Learning objectives
Basic knowledge of the physiological functions pertaining to the profession.
Course unit content
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Properties and functions of cell membranes<br />
Excitation, Conduction and Trasmission of the Nerve impulse<br />
Muscle Excitation and Contraction.<br />
Dynamics of the Peripheral Circulation.<br />
Electrical Impulse Formation and Conduction of the Heart<br />
The Cardiac Pump<br />
Cardiovascular Control<br />
Uptake and Delivery of the Respiratory Gases<br />
Pulmonary Gas exchange<br />
Mechanisms of Breathing<br />
Control of Ventilation<br />
Physiology of the Body Fluids<br />
Renal Functions<br />
Glomerular Filtration<br />
Tubular functions<br />
Regulation of the Osmolarity <br />
Acid-base balance<br />
Control of the gastrointestinal system<br />
Movement and muscular activity in the gastro-intestinal system.<br />
Secretions, digestion and absorbtion in the gastro-intestinal system.<br />
Metabolism and energy balance<br />
Principle of action and endocrine control of the thyroid, adrenal gland, pancreatic and pituitary hormones.<br />
Regulation of mineral metabolism.
Bibliography
Testo consigliato: W.J. Germann, C.L.Stanfield, FISIOLOGIA UMANA, Ed. EdiSES