Applied Physiology
Fisiologia Aplicada
Curse code:9554216
Véronique Claire Marie Ferret Nunes Harrington Sena
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
The curricular unit of Applied Physiology has as main objective the study of function of the organs and systems and their regulatory mechanisms (neural and hormonal) to provide student an overview of the body function. At the end of the semester, this knowledge will be integrated with the mechanisms involved in the regulation of feeding behavior, that are of extreme importance for the nutritionist.
In the lectures-practices, are presented various methods that are used to evaluate the human body and students will be encouraged to apply the basic knowledge acquired and developing their skills to solve problems.
After the Curricular Unit, students should be able to:
- Know and understand the terminology used.
- Describe the functioning of the various organs and systems and interactions between them.
- Synthesize information rather than simply memorize facts.
- Have an overview of the normal functioning of the human body.
- Develop critical-thinking skills.
Syllabus:
Lectures:
- CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
Heart: Cardiac cycle, Regulation mechanisms of cardiac output.
Vascular system: Characteristics of the vessels, venous return, mechanism of regulation of arterial pressure.
Production of lymph and functions of the lymphatic system. - RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
Pulmonary ventilation, exchange of O2 and CO2, transport of O2 and CO2 in blood, regulation of respiration.
Others functions of respiratory system. - URINARY SYSTEM
Mechanism of regulation of glomerular filtration rate; tubular reabsorption and secretion; formation of dilute or concentrated urine.
Clearance.
Micturition reflex.
Others functions and regulation of acid-base balance. - DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Organization, functions and mechanisms of regulation of the digestive tube.
Functions and mechanisms of regulation of gastrointestinal secretion.
Defecation reflex. - SENSORY SYSTEMS
Overview of this system.
Chemical senses: Olfaction and taste. - FEEDING BEHAVIOUR
Mechanisms of regulation of appetite, satiation and satiety.
Function of hypothalamus.
Function of the reward system and microbiota.
Theoretical / practical classes:
Cardiovascular system.
Electrocardiogram.
Echocardiogram.
Heart sounds.
Blood pressure measurement.
Respiratory system.
Auscultation.
Spirometry (volumes and pulmonary capacities).
Renal Physiology.
Methods of renal evaluation.
Alteration of acid-base balance and consequences.
Digestive physiology.
Methods of evaluation of the function of gastrointestinal system.
Organization and functions of the enteric system.
Sensory systems.
Visual system.
Auditory system.
Vestibular system.
Suggested Bibliography:
- Costanzo LS (2017) Physiology, 5th ed., Saunders, Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323478816
- Hall JE (2016) Guyton & Hall, Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13 ed., Saunders, Elsevier. ISBN: 978-1-4557-7005
- Peggy M (2017) Medical Neurobiology, 2nd ed., Oxford University Press. ISBN:9780190237493
- Sena A (2016) Cérebro, Saúde e Sociedade, Lidel- Edições Técnicas Lda. ISBN: 978-972-757-818-4
- Barrett KE, Barman SM, Boitano S & Brooks HL (2012) Gannong's. Review of Medical Physiology, 24th ed., Mc-Graw Hill Companies. ISBN: 978-1-259-00962-4