Physiology I 3

To gain a clear understanding of the cellular mechanisms and networks that enable the human body to function. Knowing the integrated functioning of the different organs, apparatus and control systems through which the living organism obtains and maintains homeostasis. Clear understanding of the mechanisms that, when abnormal, turn into pathological dysfunctions. Having participated to Physiology classes, students will achieve knowledge on the mechanismsgoverning the functioning of the various apparatuses of the body, also acquiring notions of anatomical organization and physiopathology.

Lectures. Attendance is strongly recommended

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General part
Compartmentalization: cells, tissues and organs
Homeostasis, adaptation and responsiveness.
Intercellular Communication and modulation of signal transduction.
Control systems: Feedback Loops.
The Nervous System
Functional Classification: central and peripheral nervous system
Cells of the Nervous System.
Neurons: excitable cells.
Resting potential and action potential.
Chemical and electrical synapses
Post-synaptic responses.
The central nervous system
Afferent Pathways
Efferent Pathways: autonomic nervous system and the somatic motor system.
The control of body movement: integrated functions of the spinal cord, cerebellum and basal
ganglia.
The Endocrine System
Hormones, chemical characteristics, synthesis and secretion, transport in blood, mode of
action.
Functions of the main endocrine glands: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas.
Regulation of calcium metabolism.
The Hypothalamus: its fundamental role in the Regulatory Systems of the homeostasis.
Muscle
Muscular system: functions and mechanism of skeletal, smooth muscle and heart.
Neuromuscular Junction.

 Fisiologia umana - Un approccio integrato VII edizione. Autore: Silverthorn - Ed. Pearson

- Fisiologia umana – Elementi. Autore: Bossi, Cesca, Curia, Gerbella, Lapi, Mapelli, Sancini, Toniolo, Valente, Veronesi - Ed. edi-ermes