Learning objectives
The course is aimed to give students basic understanding of physiological mechanisms involved in muscle, endocrine, blood and reproductive functions with particular emphasis on homeostatic balance. Specific examples will be proposed to highlight the pivotal role of the hypothalamus in integrative processes.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Blood
Composition and properties of blood
Plasma and blood cells
Hemostasis and coagulation
Physiology of skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle:electrical mechanisms
Molecular mechanims of contraction
Biochemistry of contraction
Smooth muscle
Principles of endocrinology
Major aspects of hormones
The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus
Basic information on the main hormones and their effects
Reproductive endocrinology
Hormonal regulation of male reproduction
Hormonal regulation of female reproduction
Endocrinology of puberty
Follicle development and mechanisms of selection
Endocrinology of pregnancy, parturition and lactation
Integrated responses
Regulation of stress response
Thermoregulation
Regulation of eating and drinking
Full programme
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Bibliography
Guyton, Hall - Fisiologia Medica - Elsevier
Sherwood, klandorf, Yancey - Fisiologia degli animali – dai geni agli organismi - Zanichelli
Teaching methods
Oral lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam
Other information
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