Human Physiology
Fisiologia Humana
Curse code:9494124
Veronique Claire Marie Ferret Nunes Harrington Sena
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
The objective of the curricular unit is to present the basic concepts of physiology, study the functions, regulation mechanisms and interactions of the body's systems.
In theoretical and practical part, students will be encouraged to apply the acquired knowledge, develop skills to solve problems. The various methods used to assess the human body will also be presented and discussed.
Students should be able to:
- Know and understand the nomenclature used.
- Describe the functioning of the various organs and systems.
- Describe the mechanisms involved to maintain homeostasis.
- Understand the interactions between the various systems.
- Have critical thinking and reasoning ability that allows you to access more complex literature.
Syllabus:
- BASIC PHYSIOLOGY
Body fluid compartments.
Excitability.
Neurotransmission. - SYSTEMS
Nervous system.
Sensory systems.
Muscular system.
Cardiovascular system.
Respiratory system.
Urinary system.
Gastrointestinal 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.
- Bear MF, Connors BW, Paradiso MA (2016) Neuroscience: Exploring the brain. 4th ed., Wolters Kluwers. ISBN 978-0-7817-7817-6.
- Masson P (2017) Medical Neurobiology. 2nd ed., Oxford University Press. ISBN: 978-019-023-749-3.
- Sena A (2016) Cérebro, Saúde e Sociedade. Lidel-Edições técnicas Lda. ISBN:978-972-757-818-4.