HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
cod. 22062

Academic year 2009/10
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field
Scienze biologiche e psicologiche
Type of training activity
Basic
12 hours
of face-to-face activities
1.5 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: COMMUNICATION SCIENCES

Learning objectives

Fundamental knowledge of physiology, useful in the profession.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

1. The anatomical and functional organisation of the nervous system. <br />
2. The neuron. Membrane potential. Action potential. <br />
3. Synapses. Electrical and chemical synapses. Synaptic transmission. The neuromuscular synapse. <br />
4. Reflexes. The voluntary control of movement. <br />
5. Receptors. The eye and vision. The ear and hearing. The vestibular system. <br />
6. The neural foundations of language. Phonation. <br />
 

Full programme

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Bibliography

The following textbook is recommended: <br />
Germann-Stanfield <br />
Fisiologia Umana <br />
Edises <br />

Teaching methods

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Assessment methods and criteria

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