Neuromuscular Physiology and Endocrinology

The course provides a broad overview of cell physiology, with particular attention to: excitable membranes, neuromuscular membranes, motor control, the endocrine system and relative organs, hormonal secretion, common congenital and acquired endocrine-metabolic diseases. The course gives an introduction to the use and interpretation of noninvasive methods for studying metabolism.

Students will acquire general knowledge of cell physiology, neuromuscular physiology, motor control, and the endocrine system, knowledge in identifying the anatomy and function of endocrine organs and their activity in health and illness; the role that individual organs and tissues play in nutrient metabolism in normal conditions, during fasting, prolonged fasting, postprandial period, during acute exercise, and after training.