Physiology

A.Y. 2020/2021
5
Max ECTS
50
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/09
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
- Acquisire i fondamenti e le basi del funzionamento dei principali apparati dell'organismo umano, con particolare riguardo all'apparato locomotore.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
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

The teaching, given the current health situation, will be carried out entirely at a distance.
Course syllabus
1. neuromuscular physiology
2. muscle contraction physiology
3. central nervous system pysiology
4. peripheral nervous system physiology
5. heart activity physiology
6. arterial and venous blood pressure controls
7. respiratory and gas exchange physiology
8. Energy metabolism
9. intestinal digestion and nutrients absorption physiology
10. kidney function
11. neuroendocrine axis
12. main hormones activities
Prerequisites for admission
Human anatomy and biochemistry notions are mandatory.
Teaching methods
Teaching is performed through academic lectures based on predefined slideshows on specific topics. The teaching material is telematically transferred to students at the end of the course.
Teaching Resources
Slide sets presented during the frontal lessons will be released to all students.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment is performed with a written examination including six open questions spanning throughout all the items presented during the frontal lessons. Students will have two hours to conclude their examination. Six options of verification will be scheduled during the academic year, two every session with an interval period of at least 15 days.
The learning assessment aims to verify not only the acquisition of the specific notions but also the correct use of the specific terminology. Results will be registered and communicated to students telematically.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 50 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Thursday 12.00 am - 01.00 pm
IRCCS Istituto Auxologico, via Ariosto 9, Milan