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Single cycle degree course 5 years in
Veterinary medicine
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Veterinary Science

VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY I
cod. 1001707

Academic year 2012/13
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Fisiologia veterinaria (VET/02)
Field
Discipline della struttura e funzione degli organismi animali
Type of training activity
Basic
56 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY I AND ETHOLOGY

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Learning objectives

Knowledge of the main physiological functions of domestic animals in a homeostatic perspective.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

CELL PHYSIOLOGY
Homeostasis. Cell structure and function, nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane.
Membrane transport.
Membrane potential.
Action potential.

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NEURONS AND RECEPTORS
Structure and functions of neurons. Propagation of nerve impulses. Signal trasmission at synapses. Sensory receptors and adaptation. Somatic sensations. Pain sensations. Neuromuscolar junction.

PHYSIOLOGY OF SENSES

PHYSIOLOGY OF 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

1) J.G. CUNNINGHAM "MANUALE DI FISIOLOGIA VETERINARIA" , ANTONIO DELFINO EDITORE;
2) O.V. SJAASTAD, K. HOVE, O. SAND "PHYSIOLOGY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS", SCANDINAVIAN VETERINARY PRESS;
3) GUYTON AND HALL "FISIOLOGIA MEDICA", PICCIN, PADOVA;
3) M.J. SWENSON, W.O. REECE "DUKE'S FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ANIMALI DOMAESTICI", IDELSON-GNOCCHI, NAPOLI;
4) G. AGUGGINI, V. BEGHELLI, L.F. GIULIO " FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ANIMALI DOMESTICI CON ELEMENTI DI ETOLOGIA", UTET,TORINO;
5) L. SHERWOOD, H. KLANDORF, P.YANCEY "FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ANIMALI- DAI GENI AGLI ORGANISMI.

Teaching methods

Theorectical lessons and practical training

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

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