Human Physiology and Basic Anatomy

The general objective of this course is to provide the basic principles of tissue and system organization and to describe the molecular and cellular processes governing organ and system functioning, with emphasis to the human being. In particular, the course will analyze the main molecular mechanisms of cell physiology, the salient features of organ and system functioning, the main control systems and their reciprocal interaction. The acquired information will establish the basis for understanding the physiological adaptation process taking place due to a continuously changing environment.
This knowledge is essential for understanding the subsequent courses in biological and medical area and its application is the basis of pharmaceutical biotechnology.

By the end of the course students will be able to: a) describe the organization of tissues and organs; b) understand the basic and advanced physiological processes, and analyze their biological meaning, regulation and integration; c) formulate and discuss the physiological adaptation processes taking place due to a continuously changing environment
The course is also expected to develop disciplinary and methodological skills which will allow the students to understand the biological aspects of the subsequent professionalizing courses.