AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide the fundamental knowledge on the functions performed by the main systems of the human body and on the underlying physiological mechanisms in order to offer a physiological reference framework with which to compare the adaptations that occur during physical exercise.

Regarding the parameters of:

To Know:

At the end of the course, the student will know:

- the principles of cellular physiology;

- the principles of the cardiovascular system;

- the principles of the respiratory system;

- the principles of the renal system;

- the appropriate physiological terminology and the essential parameters for evaluating the main systems present in the program.

To Know-how:

At the end of the course the student will know how:

- to integrate the knowledge of Physics, Biochemistry and Human Anatomy in a more general framework on the function of excitable cells and of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems;

The student at the end of the course will have acquired the tools to be able to evaluate the adaptations that are made during physical exercise.

PREREQUISITES

Knowledge of the basic principles of physics, chemistry and biochemistry.

Knowledge of human anatomy.

Passing the exams of: Anatomy and Histology.

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures.

In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, please contact both the Department contact person, Prof. Nicola Girtler, and the lecturer at the beginning of the lectures to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance of the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory/dispensatory tools recognized by the University SLD Student Service.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Properties of excitable membranes. The resting potential. The action potential. Synaptic transmission. Muscle contraction, with particular reference to skeletal muscle. Muscle mechanics. Blood. The cardiovascular system: the heart as a pump; the electrical activity of the heart; the mechanics of the circulation, determining factors and blood flow distribution; determinants of blood pressure; control of the cardiovascular system; the microcirculation. Breathing: lung mechanics; respiratory volumes and capacities; gas exchange and transport; chemical regulation of breath; nervous breath control. The kidney and body fluids: the glomerular filtration process; tubular transport mechanisms; regulatory functions of the kidney; physiology of body fluids. The autonomic nervous system.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Fisiologia, Stanfield, EdiSES Università

Fisiologia Umana, Silverthon, Pearson

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MARCO BOVE (President)

MAURO COSTAGLI (President)

EMANUELA LUISA FAELLI (President)

PIERO RUGGERI (President)

LAURA AVANZINO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

II semester, October

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written + oral exam. The written test for admission to the oral exam consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Duration: 20 minutes. The test must be conducted without the use of own notes or books or multimedia supports, in the presence of teachers. Correct answers: +1; Wrong answer: -0.25; no answer: 0. The student must score at least 7.5 points. The writing constitutes a pre-selection for the oral exam and is not mediated with it.

The oral exam, lasting about thirty minutes, involves two questions asked by two teachers of the commission.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral exam aims to verify the basic knowledge of the main physiological mechanisms of the body. Language properties, clarity of presentation, consequentiality of reasoning and analytical capacity are also evaluated.

The grade of Physiology I will be mediated with the grades of Physics, weighted by the CFU of each course in the integrated Physology I and Physics.