The course aims to provide specific knowledge on the physiological mechanisms that are the basis of the changes affecting the elderly.
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.
Provide students the opportunity to develop knowledge of physiological causes and mechanisms that are the basis of senescence in the healthy individual.
Frontal lectures with power point presentations.
In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, please contact both the Mecial School contact person 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.
Texts: Pdf of the lessons and sceintific publications suggested bu the lecturer
Ricevimento: By appointment by e-mail: anna.fassio@unige.it
AMBRA BISIO (President)
FIAMMETTA MONACELLI (President)
SUSANNA PENCO (President)
GABRIELLA PIETRA (President)
PIERO RUGGERI (President)
ANNA FASSIO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
1st semester
multiple choice test
The student must demonstrate that he has gained sufficient knowledge about the physiology of aging and the markers employed to monitor aging and sudy impact of physical exercize on healthy aging..
