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