OVERVIEW

The course aims to provide specific knowledge on the physiological mechanisms that are the basis of the changes affecting the elderly.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To deepen the knowledge of the physiological processes of aging, propedeutic moment to the analysis of problems related to senescence, in particular the knowledge about muscle, endocrine, and homeostasis metabolism, with particular reference to adaptive aspects in different physiological conditions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

Provide students the opportunity to develop knowledge of physiological causes and mechanisms that are the basis of senescence in the healthy individual.

TEACHING METHODS

Frontal lectures with power point presentations

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Functional modifications in musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine and nervous systems. In particular, regarding the nervous system: neuronal alterations, neurotransmitters, plasticity, memory, sleep, somatic sensitivity, cognitive function, somatic motor functions and vegetative, specific sense organs.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Biblography: Invecchiamento e longevita'. V. Marigliano. Casa scientifica editrice internazionale.
                 L'invecchiamento: biologia, fisiologia e strategie anti-aging. G.N. Bisciotti. Calzetti e Marinucci Editore.

Texts: Pdf of the lessons.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LUISA PERASSO (President)

GABRIELLA PIETRA (President)

FIAMMETTA MONACELLI

PATRIZIO ODETTI

SUSANNA PENCO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

October

Class schedule

PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral Examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The student must demonstrate that he has gained sufficient knowledge about the physiology of aging of the nervous system and of the systems.

Exam schedule