Physiology I

Basic knowledge of biology

The theoretical classes are aimed for the detailed presentation of the program contents. Resorting to the use of multimedia presentations appealing to direct intervention of students with description and discussion of physiological mechanisms.

On theoretical and practical aspects of the teaching of Physiology privileges, the viewing of videos for illustration of certain program contents and practical work and their discussion.

The student must acquire knowledge of:
• Human Physiology integrated with Anatomy, Biochemistry and Biophysics.
• Normal functioning of the human body at different age stages.
• Distinction of normal abnormal function from all body systems.
• Identification of physiological processes in different human systems.
The student must acquire skills in:
• Recognition and description of the physiological processes of the various systems.
• Assessment of the normal physiological functioning of the human body at different age stages.
The student must acquire skills of:
• Retain and develop knowledge of human physiology.
• Know and describe the physiological processes of different human systems.

1 Action Potential (3 hours)

     – Biomolecules and basic biological processes

     – Homeostasis concept

     – Excitable cells properties

2 Nervous System (6 hours)

     – Neurotransmission

     – Central nervous system

     – Peripheral nervous system: sensory and motor

     – Autonomic Nervous System

3 Senses (3 hours)

4 Musculoskeletal System (3 hours)

     – Muscle cell properties

     – Muscle contraction

     – Bone physiology

5 Cardiovascular System (4 hours)

     – Cardiac muscle cell

     – ECG

     – Cardiac circulation properties

     – Arterial contraction physiology- blood pressure regulation

6 Respiratory System (3 hours)

     – Pulmonary ventilation mechanisms

     – Alveolar gas exchange

     – Blood gas transport

     – chemical reation Mechanisms

7 Blood and Immunity (3 hours)

     – Blood Cells

     – Coagulation

     – Innate and acquired immune responses

   8 Kidney (4 hours)

     – Nephron constituents

     – Filtration, absorption and secretion

     – Adjusting dihydro-electrolyte: renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

9 Endocrine System (3 hours)

     – Continuous neuroendocrine

     – Thyroid

     – Adrenal glands

10 Digestive System (4 hours)

     – Motor specializations, secretory and absorptive digestive compartments

     – Exocrine Pancreas

     – Liver

11 Endocrine Metabolism control (3 hours)

     – Endocrine Pancreas

     – Adipose tissue

     – Appetite regulation

NAO

Primary

– Silvertorhn D. Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)

– Seeley R, Stephens T, Tate P. Anatomy and physiology. 8th edition

Secondary

– Guyton H.  Textbook of medical physiology. 12th edition

– Pocock G, Richards C. Human physiology: the basis of medicine. 3th edition