Physiology II 3

Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: NUNZIO VICARIO

Expected Learning Outcomes

The lectures of this course aims at providing the knowledge of the functions of organs and systems of the human body and at analyzing the general principles underlying their physiological functions, control and integration.

Course Structure

Frontal lectures. If the course will be delivered via distance learning or mixed, the appropriate changes with respect to what was stated may be introduced in order to deliver the entire program reported in the syllabus.

Required Prerequisites

Basic elements of chemistry, physics, biology and human anatomy.

Attendance of Lessons

Mandatory, according to the regulations of the Degree Course.

Detailed Course Content

Cardiovascular function and physiology: Pressure - Volume - Blood Flow - Resistance
The heart and mechanical cycle - electrical phenomena - circulation
Blood Vessels and Cardiovascular Control - the blood
Respiration and gas exchange - the alveolus
Mechanics of breathing
Transport and diffusion of gases
Control of ventilation and alveolar blood flow
Kidneys and electrolyte control - pH control
The nephron structure and functions Hydro-electrolytic homeostasis
Control of osmolarity and volume
Excretion and clearance - Urination
Functioning of intra- and extra-cellular pH control mechanisms
Digestion - metabolism - thermoregulation
Functioning and phases of digestion
Energy balance and homeostatic control of insulin-glucagon metabolism
Human nutrition
Energy requirement and balance
The constituents of living matter
Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals
Thermogenesis - body temperature and metabolic adaptations
Thermoregulation - body temperature and metabolic adaptations
Responses to heat and responses to cold.

Textbook Information

- Human physiology: an integrated approach. 8 ed. Author: Silverthorn - Ed. Pearson

Course Planning

	Subjects	Text References
1	Cardiovascular function and physiology	Recommended textbooks
2	Respiration and gas exchange	Recommended textbooks
3	Kidneys and electrolyte control	Recommended textbooks
4	pH control - HomeostasisControl of osmolarity and volume	Recommended textbooks
5	Digestion - metabolism - thermoregulation	Recommended textbooks
6	Energy balance and homeostatic control of insulin-glucagon metabolism	Recommended textbooks
7	The constituents of living matter	Recommended textbooks

Learning Assessment

Learning Assessment Procedures

The final test consists of an oral test that the student can take in one of the sessions on the calendar. In itinere tests are foreseen in order to detect the effectiveness of the learning and teaching processes. The final assessment and learning checks can also be carried out using distance learning platforms, should the conditions require it.

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Characteristics and mechanism of contraction of smooth muscle, striated muscle and heart muscle.
Describe the mechanisms to exchange respiratory gases.
Calcium homeostasis.
Language and acquisition of the principles of the discipline will be taken into account.

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