Autonomic Nervous System

About this Course

Course Description

PHY903: Autonomic Nervous System course is designed to promote online learning in physiology. Physiology is one of the core basic medical science subjects for medical, dental, nursing, sport science and health science undergraduate students. Autonomic Nervous System is a control system in our body. It means that by going through our course; you get to know your body. Whether you are enrolled in a program designed to learn physiology or not, it is interesting to explore what is the autonomic nervous system. This course will be presented innovatively in the form of short teaching videography, images, interactive videos and collaborative online learning tools with fun activities. We aim to make you feel good and fun in understanding the autonomic nervous system. Remember, physiology is easy if you understand the concept. So have fun by getting to know your body!

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) To understand the divisions of autonomic nervous system
2 ) To relate the real life scenarios to autonomic nervous system
3 ) To understand the functions of autonomic nervous system

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hrs/week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1. Central nervous system
2. Peripheral nervous system
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Somatic nervous system.



Preganglionic
Autonomic ganglia
Postganglionic

1. Sympathetic pathway
2. Chemical transmission in sympathetic nervous system
3. Function of sympathetic nervous system

1. Parasympathetic pathway
2. Chemical transmission in parasympathetic nervous system
3. Function of parasympathetic nervous system

Anatomical differences
Functional differences

No details provided

Our Instructor

PROFESOR MADYA DR NURALIZA BINTI ABDUL SATAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

DR. NASIBAH BINTI AZME

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Hospital Sg. Buloh

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : No. This course will explain to you the anatomy and basic concept about autonomic nervous system.

A2 : You can reach us at [email protected]