Educational objectives: • know the basic mechanisms of the main physiological processes; • acquire the fundamental notions of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, also in relation to the structural organization of the biological systems considered; • achieve a knowledge of the physiology of the main body systems by integrating the different physiological functions with particular attention to the locomotor apparatus.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy and of the main biological processes underlying cellular metabolisms in order to understand the physiological processes
Teaching Methods
Classroom lessons
Assessment Methods
Specifically for the “Physiology”, the exam is oral on the contents of the main topics covered in the course, starting with a question on a topic chosen by the student. Exam marks 30/30.
Texts
- Principi di Fisiologia, L. Zocchi, EDISES - Fisiologia Umana, Silverthorn, Pearson
Contents
Cellular physiology Physiology of skeletal muscle and muscle contraction Interaction between excitable cells Motor control Motor functions of the spinal cord, brainstem and cortex Locomotion General functions and organization of the nervous system Somatic sensitivity Physiology of pain Notes on the physiology of sense organs Notes on the physiology of the cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Contact hours: from Monday to Friday. It is advisable to arrange the appointment by e-mail at: r.mancinelli@unich.it
