Human Physiology

Fisiologia Humana

Curse code:9504110

Veronique Claire Marie Ferret Nunes Harrington Sena

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

The curricular unit of Human Physiology, allow to give to the students an overview of the basics concepts of physiology (body fluid compartments, excitability, intercellular communication), which will enable them to understand and study the functioning of each organ, systems and their mechanisms regulation (neural and hormonal).

After attending the course, students should be able to:

• Know and understand the terminology used; Apply basic knowledge of Physiology;
• Describe the functioning of the various organs and systems;
• Identify and define the various methods of assessment of the human body;
• Have an overview of the normal functioning of the human organism;
• Have developed reasoning ability

Syllabus:

1. CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
   Body fluid. Homeostasis.
   Cellular excitability.
   Neurotransmission.
2. NERVOUS SYSTEM
   Somatic and autonomous nervous system.
3. SENSORIAL SYSTEM
   Nociceptive system and pain.
4. MUSCULAR SYSTEM
   Characteristics of skeletal muscle, mechanisms of muscle contraction.
   Essential structures for the voluntary control of movement.
5. PHYSIOLOGY OF BONE AND CARTILAGE
   Constitution of the bone and cartilage, types of bone, formation and remodeling of bones, functions.
6. CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
   The Heart.
   Vascular system and lymphatic system.
7. RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
8. URINARY SYSTEM

Suggested Bibliography:

• Costanzo LS (2017) Physiology, 6th ed., Saunders, Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323478816
• Hall JE (2016) Guyton & Hall, Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13th ed., Saunders, Elsevier. ISBN: 978-1-4557-7005
• Peggy M (2017) Medical Neurobiology, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press. ISBN:9780190237493
• Nagpal B, Srinivasyaiah A & Nagpal A (2016) Structure of Bone, Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 9783659855245