Human Physiology
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
the teaching of Human Physiology is aimed at making students understanding:
- the functions of the organs and systems of the human body
- the homeostatic control mechanisms, i.e. the ways through which organs and systems cooperate in maintaining the energy balance and the chemical-physical organization of the organism (physiology of vegetative life)
- the modalities through which the relationships between the organism and the environment take place (physiology of the life of relationship)
- the functions of the organs and systems of the human body
- the homeostatic control mechanisms, i.e. the ways through which organs and systems cooperate in maintaining the energy balance and the chemical-physical organization of the organism (physiology of vegetative life)
- the modalities through which the relationships between the organism and the environment take place (physiology of the life of relationship)
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student might:
· have acquired the elements to evaluate the main physiological parameters in humans
· demonstrate a quantitative and deterministically interconnected approach to assess biomedical variables, including confident processing and interpretation of data charts and graphs
· explain and illustrate the concepts and notions related to the following topics:
· have acquired the elements to evaluate the main physiological parameters in humans
· demonstrate a quantitative and deterministically interconnected approach to assess biomedical variables, including confident processing and interpretation of data charts and graphs
· explain and illustrate the concepts and notions related to the following topics:
Lesson period: year
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
Linea: Policlinico (A-L)
Course syllabus
Lines A-L e M-Z:
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD
- FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART AND OF THE CIRCULATORY TREE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- O2 AND CO2 TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD
- BUFFER SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLE
- ENERGETIC METABOLISM
- BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENERGETICS OF LOCOMOTION
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE NEURONS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY SYSTEMS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEMS
- HIGHER FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN
- FUNCTIONS OF THE EMATOENCEPHALIC BARRIER
- REGULATION OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE
- REGULATION OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE
- REGULATION OF THE ARTERIAL PRESSURE
- REGULATION OF THE CARDIAC OUTPUT
- REGULATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- REGULATION OF THE VOLUME AND CONCENTRATION OF THE BODY FLUID
- REGULATION OF THE ACID-BASE BALANCE
- EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: ALTITUDE AND SCUBA DIVING
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD
- FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART AND OF THE CIRCULATORY TREE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- O2 AND CO2 TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD
- BUFFER SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLE
- ENERGETIC METABOLISM
- BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENERGETICS OF LOCOMOTION
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE NEURONS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY SYSTEMS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEMS
- HIGHER FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN
- FUNCTIONS OF THE EMATOENCEPHALIC BARRIER
- REGULATION OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE
- REGULATION OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE
- REGULATION OF THE ARTERIAL PRESSURE
- REGULATION OF THE CARDIAC OUTPUT
- REGULATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- REGULATION OF THE VOLUME AND CONCENTRATION OF THE BODY FLUID
- REGULATION OF THE ACID-BASE BALANCE
- EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: ALTITUDE AND SCUBA DIVING
Prerequisites for admission
Lines A-L e M-Z:
Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry and Anatomy
Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry and Anatomy
Teaching methods
Lines A-L e M-Z:
- Lessons supported by visual and audiovisual contents
- Laboratory demonstrations
- Organ Physiology is provided as video lessons, as a rehearsing tool, at the ARIEL Repository
- Lessons supported by visual and audiovisual contents
- Laboratory demonstrations
- Organ Physiology is provided as video lessons, as a rehearsing tool, at the ARIEL Repository
Teaching Resources
Lines A-L e M-Z:
In italiano:
Fisiologia Medica, a cura di F. Conti, edi-ermes
Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità Cellulare, P. Cavallari, Piccin
Altri testi:
J.B. West, Fisiologia della Respirazione, Piccin, Padova
In Inglese:
G. Cavagna, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Springer, Heidelberg (Germany)
In italiano:
Fisiologia Medica, a cura di F. Conti, edi-ermes
Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità Cellulare, P. Cavallari, Piccin
Altri testi:
J.B. West, Fisiologia della Respirazione, Piccin, Padova
In Inglese:
G. Cavagna, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Springer, Heidelberg (Germany)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Lines A-L e M-Z:
Oral exam consisting of a few questions, aimed at determining the knowledge of Organ Physiology and of Neurophysiology/Control Systems. The candidate must demonstrate to have a precise knowledge of the main physiological parameters and of the functioning mechanisms of the organs. Confidence with quantitative aspects of the subject (graphs, equations and units) will be evaluated during the examination. The student must also be able to discuss functional relations among biological mechanisms. The test is evaluated in 30ths. There are in itinere checks; during oral exams the use of books or notes itis not allowed.
Oral exam consisting of a few questions, aimed at determining the knowledge of Organ Physiology and of Neurophysiology/Control Systems. The candidate must demonstrate to have a precise knowledge of the main physiological parameters and of the functioning mechanisms of the organs. Confidence with quantitative aspects of the subject (graphs, equations and units) will be evaluated during the examination. The student must also be able to discuss functional relations among biological mechanisms. The test is evaluated in 30ths. There are in itinere checks; during oral exams the use of books or notes itis not allowed.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 18
Informal teaching: 32 hours
Lessons: 192 hours
Lessons: 192 hours
Linea: Policlinico (M-Z)
Course syllabus
Lines A-L e M-Z:
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD
- FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART AND OF THE CIRCULATORY TREE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- O2 AND CO2 TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD
- BUFFER SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLE
- ENERGETIC METABOLISM
- BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENERGETICS OF LOCOMOTION
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE NEURONS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY SYSTEMS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEMS
- HIGHER FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN
- FUNCTIONS OF THE EMATOENCEPHALIC BARRIER
- REGULATION OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE
- REGULATION OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE
- REGULATION OF THE ARTERIAL PRESSURE
- REGULATION OF THE CARDIAC OUTPUT
- REGULATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- REGULATION OF THE VOLUME AND CONCENTRATION OF THE BODY FLUID
- REGULATION OF THE ACID-BASE BALANCE
- EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: ALTITUDE AND SCUBA DIVING
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD
- FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART AND OF THE CIRCULATORY TREE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- O2 AND CO2 TRANSPORT IN THE BLOOD
- BUFFER SYSTEMS OF THE BODY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLE
- ENERGETIC METABOLISM
- BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENERGETICS OF LOCOMOTION
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE NEURONS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY SYSTEMS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEMS
- HIGHER FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN
- FUNCTIONS OF THE EMATOENCEPHALIC BARRIER
- REGULATION OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE
- REGULATION OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE
- REGULATION OF THE ARTERIAL PRESSURE
- REGULATION OF THE CARDIAC OUTPUT
- REGULATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- REGULATION OF THE VOLUME AND CONCENTRATION OF THE BODY FLUID
- REGULATION OF THE ACID-BASE BALANCE
- EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: ALTITUDE AND SCUBA DIVING
Prerequisites for admission
Lines A-L e M-Z:
Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry and Anatomy
Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry and Anatomy
Teaching methods
Lines A-L e M-Z:
- Lessons supported by visual and audiovisual contents
- Laboratory demonstrations
- Organ Physiology is provided as video lessons, as a rehearsing tool, at the ARIEL Repository
- Lessons supported by visual and audiovisual contents
- Laboratory demonstrations
- Organ Physiology is provided as video lessons, as a rehearsing tool, at the ARIEL Repository
Teaching Resources
Lines A-L e M-Z:
In italiano:
Fisiologia Medica, a cura di F. Conti, edi-ermes
Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità Cellulare, P. Cavallari, Piccin
Altri testi:
J.B. West, Fisiologia della Respirazione, Piccin, Padova
In Inglese:
G. Cavagna, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Springer, Heidelberg (Germany)
In italiano:
Fisiologia Medica, a cura di F. Conti, edi-ermes
Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità Cellulare, P. Cavallari, Piccin
Altri testi:
J.B. West, Fisiologia della Respirazione, Piccin, Padova
In Inglese:
G. Cavagna, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Springer, Heidelberg (Germany)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Lines A-L e M-Z:
Oral exam consisting of a few questions, aimed at determining the knowledge of Organ Physiology and of Neurophysiology/Control Systems. The candidate must demonstrate to have a precise knowledge of the main physiological parameters and of the functioning mechanisms of the organs. Confidence with quantitative aspects of the subject (graphs, equations and units) will be evaluated during the examination. The student must also be able to discuss functional relations among biological mechanisms. The test is evaluated in 30ths. There are in itinere checks; during oral exams the use of books or notes itis not allowed.
Oral exam consisting of a few questions, aimed at determining the knowledge of Organ Physiology and of Neurophysiology/Control Systems. The candidate must demonstrate to have a precise knowledge of the main physiological parameters and of the functioning mechanisms of the organs. Confidence with quantitative aspects of the subject (graphs, equations and units) will be evaluated during the examination. The student must also be able to discuss functional relations among biological mechanisms. The test is evaluated in 30ths. There are in itinere checks; during oral exams the use of books or notes itis not allowed.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 18
Informal teaching: 32 hours
Lessons: 192 hours
Lessons: 192 hours
Professors:
Bodega Francescaromana, Esposti Roberto Paolo, Mazzocchi Alessandra, Zocchi Luciano Aldo Maria
Shifts:
Gruppo 2
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 3
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 4
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 5
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 6
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 7
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 8
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaGruppo 9
Professor:
Bodega FrancescaromanaLinea: San Donato
Responsible
Course syllabus
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD
- FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART AND OF THE CIRCULATORY TREE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- PHYSIOLOGY OF NUTRITION
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF LACTATION
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLE
- ENERGETIC METABOLISM
- BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENERGETICS OF LOCOMOTION
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE NEURONS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY SYSTEMS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEMS
- HIGHER FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER AND OF THE BLOOD-CSF BARRIER
- REGULATION OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE
- REGULATION OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE
- REGULATION OF THE ARTERIAL PRESSURE
- REGULATION OF THE CARDIAC OUTPUT
- REGULATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- REGULATION OF THE VOLUME AND CONCENTRATION OF THE BODY FLUID
- REGULATION OF THE ACID-BASE BALANCE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART AND OF THE CIRCULATORY TREE
- FUNCTIONS OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- FUNCTIONS OF THE KIDNEY
- FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT
- PHYSIOLOGY OF NUTRITION
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE GLANDS
- PHYSIOLOGY OF LACTATION
- PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLE
- ENERGETIC METABOLISM
- BIOMECHANICS AND BIOENERGETICS OF LOCOMOTION
- PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE NEURONS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY SYSTEMS
- ORGANIZATION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEMS
- HIGHER FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN
- FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER AND OF THE BLOOD-CSF BARRIER
- REGULATION OF THE SLEEP-WAKE CYCLE
- REGULATION OF THE BODY TEMPERATURE
- REGULATION OF THE ARTERIAL PRESSURE
- REGULATION OF THE CARDIAC OUTPUT
- REGULATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
- REGULATION OF THE VOLUME AND CONCENTRATION OF THE BODY FLUID
- REGULATION OF THE ACID-BASE BALANCE
Prerequisites for admission
Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry and Anatomy
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, supported by visual and audiovisual contents
Laboratory and classroom demonstrations
Didactic material (powerpoint, pdf e video lessons) from ARIEL Repository
Laboratory and classroom demonstrations
Didactic material (powerpoint, pdf e video lessons) from ARIEL Repository
Teaching Resources
In Italian:
Fisiologia Medica; a cura di F Conti; Edi-Ermes editore
Fisiologia Medica; Guyton e Hall; Edra editore
Other books:
Fisiologia Endocrina e riproduttiva; B White, J Harrison and L Mehlmann; Piccin editore
Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità Cellulare; P Cavallari; Piccin editore
Fisiologia della Respirazione; JB West; Piccin, editore
In English:
Fundamentals of Human Physiology; G Cavagna; Springer, Heidelberg (Germany)
Fisiologia Medica; a cura di F Conti; Edi-Ermes editore
Fisiologia Medica; Guyton e Hall; Edra editore
Other books:
Fisiologia Endocrina e riproduttiva; B White, J Harrison and L Mehlmann; Piccin editore
Neurofisiologia - Eccitabilità Cellulare; P Cavallari; Piccin editore
Fisiologia della Respirazione; JB West; Piccin, editore
In English:
Fundamentals of Human Physiology; G Cavagna; Springer, Heidelberg (Germany)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam consisting of at least two questions, aimed at determining the knowledge of Organ Physiology and of Neurophysiology/Control Systems.
The candidate must demonstrate to have a precise knowledge of the main physiological parameters and of the functioning mechanisms of the organs. During the examination, confidence with quantitative aspects of the subject (graphs, equations and units) will be also evaluated. The student must be able to discuss the functional relations among biological mechanisms.
The test is evaluated in 30ths.
There are no in itinere checks; books or notes are not allowed.
The candidate must demonstrate to have a precise knowledge of the main physiological parameters and of the functioning mechanisms of the organs. During the examination, confidence with quantitative aspects of the subject (graphs, equations and units) will be also evaluated. The student must be able to discuss the functional relations among biological mechanisms.
The test is evaluated in 30ths.
There are no in itinere checks; books or notes are not allowed.
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 18
Informal teaching: 32 hours
Lessons: 192 hours
Lessons: 192 hours
Professors:
Bodega Francescaromana, Brambilla Dario, Dalla Volta Riccardo, Mando' Chiara, Pavei Gaspare, Zocchi Luciano Aldo Maria
Shifts:
Turno
Professors:
Bodega Francescaromana, Brambilla Dario, Dalla Volta Riccardo, Mando' Chiara, Pavei Gaspare, Zocchi Luciano Aldo MariaEducational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
on fridays, from 15.00 to 18.00, by appointment (mail or phone)
Via Mangiagalli 32, second floor
Reception:
By appointment via e-mail, usually on Mondays 10.30am-1.30pm / 2.30pm-5.30pm
By videocall in Microsoft Teams or in presence at the Section Physiology, Dept. Pathophysiology and Transplantation, via L. Mangiagalli 32, Milano - 2nd floor, room n. 10.
Reception:
Friday 11:00-12:30
my office, 1st floor, Via Mangiagalli 32