Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
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activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
Final exam
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000039

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

Period

INF VR 1° ANNO 1° SEM dal Oct 5, 2020 al Dec 18, 2020.

Location

VERONA

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

Students will acquire the fundamental notions about the life functions of healthy human beings, in order to understand the working of their organs and systems, of their regulation mechanisms and the main processes of integration and homeostatic control.

Program

BASIC PHYSIOLOGY
Principles of cell functions. Homeostasis of body fluids. Signal transduction - membrane receptors, second messengers and regulation of gene expression.

INTERCELLULAR COMMUNICATION
Membrane potential. Graduate potentials. Action potential.
Classification of neural fibers.
Electrical and chemical synapses. Neurotransmitters and hormones.

NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Sensory systems - Receptors and signal transduction. Receptors and afferent fibers for the processing of visual, auditory, tactile, proprioceptive, thermal and noxious stimuli. Central processing of sensory inputs. Pain.
Motor systems - Neuromuscular junction. Spinal reflexes.
Autonomous nervous system - Functional organization.

MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY
Skeletal muscle- Functional organization. Structural and functional bases of muscle contraction. Classification of muscle fibers. Motor units.
Smooth muscle and cardiac muscle.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Circulation. Elements of cardiac function. Regulation of heart and vasculature. Integrated control of the cardiovascular system.

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Structure and function of the respiratory system. Static and dynamic mechanical properties of the lung and chest wall.
Ventilation, perfusion and their relationships. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. Control of respiration. Non-respiratory functions of the lung.

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY
The gastrointestinal tract. Integrated responses to a meal: Cephalic, oral, esophageal, gastric and small intestinal and colonic phases. Transport and metabolic functions of the liver.

RENAL SYSTEM
Solute and water transport along the nephron: tubular function. Control of body fluid osmolality and volume. Potassium, calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Role of the kidneys in the regulation of acid-base balance.

ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
Hormonal regulation of energy metabolism. Hormonal regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism. Hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Thyroid glands. Adrenal glands. Male and female reproductive systems.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Stanfield CL Fisiologia (Edizione 5) EdiSES 2017 9788879599726

Examination Methods

The final exam will be in oral form, and it will be carried out jointly with the other modules within this Course.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE