
Overview
The way in which parts of the body communicate with each other is vital to keeping us healthy. But how does our internal communication work – and how do these individual components produce energy?
Key facts:
On What Drives the Body at University of Aberdeen by FutureLearn , from the University of Aberdeen, you’ll learn how the human body utilises energy pathways, and how different elements communicate effectively. You’ll find out about the biomolecules involved in communication, and the role of endocrinology and immunology.You’ll discover how the body works and regulates itself, and also improve your knowledge of disease development and prevention.
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Topics:
- How does the body produce energy?
- Why is communication important in the body?
- The key communication pathways used by the body
- Biomolecules used in communication
- How the body regulates itself
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Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
- 4 hrs/week
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- This course is aimed at anyone who is interested in how the human body regulates and communicates with itself.
- Existing knowledge of components of the body is not essential but some prior knowledge of biology might be helpful.
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