Physiology II

The teaching is based on expository classes on various topics with multimedia support, allowing a mechanistic approach of the main physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
The evaluation is carried out by written test that focuses on the program contents taught in class.

The student must acquire knowledge of:
• Physiological bases of functioning of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
• Main changes of normal cardiovascular and respiratory physiology in pathological context
The student must acquire skills of:
• Integration capacity of the respiratory and cardiovascular physiological mechanisms in normal physiology of other organs and systems, as well as in situations of disease or increased needs
The student must acquire competences of:
• Understanding of physiology and pathophysiology underlying the methodology and the results of several laboratory studies on respiratory and cardiovascular physiology.

1. Cardiovascular System:
Circulation Functions
Basic physiology of cardiac contraction
Cardiac pump regulation mechanisms
Normal and abnormal cardiac sounds
Most frequent symptoms and signs in cardiac pathology
Cardionector system
Cardiac remodeling concept
Definition and causes of arterial hypertension
2. Respiratory system:
Structure and function of the respiratory system
Respiratory Mechanics and Ventilation
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
3. Vascular function:
Structure and ultrastructure of blood vessels
Endothelium, endothelial function and neurohumoral axes
Stiffness and central hemodynamics
Venous physiology
Signs and symptoms of arterial and venous disease

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