Learning objectives
Understand the ways in which the human body obtains e
maintain the homeostasis of its internal medium at the cellular and tissue level,
transport and communication mechanisms and basal metabolism.
Understand how the various organs of the body work
human, their dynamic integration into devices and mechanisms
general functional control conditions at rest and during exercise
physical.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
General physiology
Full programme
The cell membrane.
Structure of cell membranes; membrane proteins; transport mechanisms across membranes. Electrical membrane phenomena. Electrochemical gradients; active and passive ion channels; resting membrane potential; passive electrical properties of membrane; potential for action, genesis and management; classification of nerve fibers.
Interactions between excitable tissues
Electric and chemical synapses; drive plate; central synapses; neurotransmitters; receptors.
Vegetative nervous system
Autonomic nervous system; vegetative reflexes.
Bibliography
Fondamenti anatomo fisiologici dell'attività psichica della Poletto Editore or Le neuroscienze: dalla fisiologia alla clinica della Carocci Editore, only the chapters related the general properties of the nervous system.
Teaching methods
Traditional lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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