Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to describe the basic functional mechanisms of the human body in physiologic conditions and to give complete overview of the basic neurophysiological functions.
Prerequisites
Have completed preliminary exams of Human Anatomy, Physic, Chemistry
Course unit content
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
Physiology the Nervous System
Full programme
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
Skeletal muscle. Contraction. Tension/length, velocity/load relationships.
Heart: Action potentials, ECG. cardiac Mechanics. Regulation of cardiac contraction. Blood pressure. Blood. Haemostasis and coagulation.
Respiratory mechanics. Compliance. Capillary exchange.
Kidney. Filtration, reabsorption, secretion. Renal Clearance. pH control.
Physiology the Nervous System
Functional properties of nervous cells: ionic channels, resting membrane potential and action potential. Mechanisms of synaptic transmission: neurotransmitters and receptors. Neuromuscular synapse. Spinal reflex: stretch reflex and flexor reflex.
Sensory systems. Sensory transduction.. Somatic system: anatomic and functional organization. Pain. Fundamental organization of Cerebral cortex. Somatic cortices. Fundamental concepts in visual physiology. Motor systems. Cerebellum. Basal ganglia. The primary motor cortex. Cortical pathways to motor neurons.
Functional organization of the Autonomic nervous System. Sympathetic Division, Parasympathetic Division and the Enteric Division. Autonomic reflex. Functional organization of the Hypothalamus. Neuroendocrine System: Brain-pituitary-Organ Axes
Bibliography
Bibliografia consigliata:
Fisiologia Medica a cura di Fiorenzo Conti. Volume 1. Edi-Ermes editore.
Monticelli Fisiologia CEA
Teaching methods
Verbal lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test
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