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.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.