Principles of Physiology
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The course intends to provide the student with an integrated (organ, cellular and molecular) view of the general physiological principles. The content of the course as well as the quantitative identification of the physiological functions investigated will enable the student to gain a solid understanding of how to apply biology to biomedical research.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Course syllabus
GOALS
The course intends to provide the student with an integrated (molecular, cellular, organs, and systems) view of the general physiological principles. The content of the course as well and the quantitative analysis of the physiological functions will enable the student to gain a solid basis to critically approach various aspects of the biomedical research.
PROGRAM
Nervous system: Components of the nervous system. Motoneurons and spinal reflexes. Peripheral nervous system. Special sensory systems: vision, hearing, chemical senses.
Cardiovascular system: Mechanical properties of the cardiovascular system. The cardiac pump and cardiac electrical activity. Functional consequence of cardiac innervation. Hemodynamics and control of the arterial blood pressure.
Working cardiomyocytes and conductive tissue: cellular and molecular aspects. Cardiac channelopathies.
Respiration: Mechanics of respiration. Regulation of breathing and respiratory centers. Breathing reflexes. Chemoreceptors. Respiratory gas transport.
The kidney: Functions of the kidney. The nephron. Mechanisms of absorption and secretion. Compliance. Renin-Angiotensin system.
General aspects of metabolism and energetics of proteins, lipids, and sugars.
Regulation of arterial pH
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Textbook "Fisiologia: molecole cellule e sistemi", Edi Ermes. implemented by articles and reviews.
Teaching material will be made available online (Ariel website) and, distributed in the class as necessary
PREREQUISITES AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
To have successfully completed the following courses: "Principles of Physiology" and "Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy". The final exam will consist of written test normally including both a set of multiple-choice and essay questions. The oral examination will take place when the written test is not recognized as sufficient to determine the level of knowledge reached by the student. Students that attend the course will have the opportunity to take a dedicated multiple-choice test s in the middle and at the end of the course.
TEACHING METHODS
Traditional lectures supported by interactive material (powerpoint presentations).
Attendance is required.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Italian
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Additional information is available upon request.
The course intends to provide the student with an integrated (molecular, cellular, organs, and systems) view of the general physiological principles. The content of the course as well and the quantitative analysis of the physiological functions will enable the student to gain a solid basis to critically approach various aspects of the biomedical research.
PROGRAM
Nervous system: Components of the nervous system. Motoneurons and spinal reflexes. Peripheral nervous system. Special sensory systems: vision, hearing, chemical senses.
Cardiovascular system: Mechanical properties of the cardiovascular system. The cardiac pump and cardiac electrical activity. Functional consequence of cardiac innervation. Hemodynamics and control of the arterial blood pressure.
Working cardiomyocytes and conductive tissue: cellular and molecular aspects. Cardiac channelopathies.
Respiration: Mechanics of respiration. Regulation of breathing and respiratory centers. Breathing reflexes. Chemoreceptors. Respiratory gas transport.
The kidney: Functions of the kidney. The nephron. Mechanisms of absorption and secretion. Compliance. Renin-Angiotensin system.
General aspects of metabolism and energetics of proteins, lipids, and sugars.
Regulation of arterial pH
REFERENCE MATERIAL
Textbook "Fisiologia: molecole cellule e sistemi", Edi Ermes. implemented by articles and reviews.
Teaching material will be made available online (Ariel website) and, distributed in the class as necessary
PREREQUISITES AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
To have successfully completed the following courses: "Principles of Physiology" and "Human Anatomy and Neuroanatomy". The final exam will consist of written test normally including both a set of multiple-choice and essay questions. The oral examination will take place when the written test is not recognized as sufficient to determine the level of knowledge reached by the student. Students that attend the course will have the opportunity to take a dedicated multiple-choice test s in the middle and at the end of the course.
TEACHING METHODS
Traditional lectures supported by interactive material (powerpoint presentations).
Attendance is required.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Italian
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Additional information is available upon request.
Professor(s)
Reception:
Wednesday from 11:00AM to 12:00AM by appointment
Via Celoria 26 - VI° Piano Torre A Edifici Biologici