Physiology II

Basic knowledge about the functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems

Teaching is based on expository theoretical classes on the various topics, with multimedia support, allowing a

mechanistic approach to the main physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of the respiratory and

cardiovascular.

The student must acquire knowledge of

• Physiological bases of the functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular system

• Main alterations of normal respiratory and cardiovascular physiology in a pathological context

The student must acquire skills in:

 • Ability to integrate respiratory and cardiovascular physiological mechanisms into the normal physiology of

other organs and systems, as well as in situations of illness or increased needs

The student must acquire skills in:

• Understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology underlying the methodology and results of the various studies

laboratory in respiratory and cardiovascular physiology

Respiratory system

Structure and function of the respiratory system

respiratory mechanics

Ventilation

perfusion

Diffusion

Ventilation/Perfusion Ratio

Transport of gases in the blood

ventilation control

acid-base balance

Respiratory physiology of exercise, altitude and diving

respiratory failure

Pathophysiology of obstructive and restrictive diseases

Cardiovascular System

Anatomy and Functions of Circulation

Basic physiology of cardiac contraction

Pressure curves of the heart and vessels

Preload and afterload concept

Cardiac output and shock

Heart pump regulation mechanisms

Normal and abnormal heart sounds

Cardionector system

Concept of Depolarization and Repolarization

Action potential of cardiac cells

Concept of Relative and Absolute Refractory Period

Concept of extrasystole, tachycardia and bradycardia

Cardiac remodeling concept

Determinants of blood pressure and definition of arterial hypertension

 Pathophysiology of the most frequent symptoms and signs in cardiac pathology

Continuous assessment of the curricular unit requires the realization of 2 (two) assessment moments in the form of an individual written test, one focusing on the programmatic content of cardiac physiology and the other on the content of respiratory physiology.

The weighting of both tests is 50% and the minimum mark required for both tests is 7.5 val. The student will be admitted to the curricular unit if he/she achieves an arithmetic average of 9.5 or more values.

In case of failure or non-appearance on the dates of continuous assessment or regular season exam, students have the opportunity to apply for admission to the appeal season and finally to the special season (if eligible) within the deadlines of the applicable academic calendar and as recommended in the applicable academic regulations.

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