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Degree course in
Livestock science and animal production technologies
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Veterinary Science

PHYSIOLOGY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS (MOD. 2)
cod. 1004390

Academic year 2011/12
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Fisiologia veterinaria (VET/02)
Field
Discipline della sanità animale
Type of training activity
Characterising
16 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
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Integrated course unit module: Physiology of Domestic Animals

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Learning objectives

Foundations of blood and general physiology in relation to homeostasis

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Cell physiology
Homeostasis. Cell structure and functions.
Transport across the plasma membrane.
Resting membrane potential and generation of action potential.

Physiology of the nervous system
Overview of the nervous system.
Structure and functions of neurons. Propagation of nerve impulses. Signal trasmission at synapses. Sensory receptors. Somatic sensory pathways. Special senses. Reflexes and reflex arcs.Brain’s control of posture and locomotion.Integrative functions of the cerebrum. Organization and functions of the autonomic nervous system. Hypothalamus and homeostasis.

The blood
Functions and properties of blood. Blood cells, plasma and serum. Plasma proteins.
Red blood cells: anatomy, physiology, life cycle.
Types of white blood cells and their functions. Hemostasis and blood clotting. Blood groups

Full programme

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Bibliography

SJAASTD, HOVE & SAND. PHYSIOLOGY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS. ED SCANDINAVIAN VETERINARY PRESS
L. SHERWOOD, H. KLANDORF, P.YANCEY "FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ANIMALI- DAI GENI AGLI ORGANISMI.ZANICHELLI

Teaching methods

oral lessons

Assessment methods and criteria

oral exam

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