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.
Study Plan
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.
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
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Professional Laboratories (3rd year)
Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Morphological and functional fundamentals of life - FISIOLOGIA UMANA (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S000039
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY
Period
1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 3, 2022 al Dec 23, 2022.
Learning objectives
The course aims at providing students with a general understanding of the events underlying the functioning of major organs and systems of the human body.
Program
Introduction to physiology: Mention on the foundation of physiology – The Levels of Organization – Homeostasis and mechanisms of control – Body Composition – Osmosis, osmotic pressure and tonicity
Cellular dynamics: Cellular membrane and cellular communication (membrane transport; ion channels; membrane potential; action potential genesis and its propagation; neural synapse and neuromuscular junction)
The nervous system: Central and peripheral nervous system – Autonomic nervous system
The Muscular System: Skeletal and smooth muscle (contractile and regulatory proteins; muscle contraction and its control) – Mechanics of body movement
Cardiovascular system: The heart and its functions (cardiac muscle; heart electrical and mechanical activity; EKG) – Static and dynamic aspects of the cardiovascular system (flux; distribution) – Lymphatic system – Differences with fetal blood circulatory system
Respiratory system: Pulmonary function and mechanics (airflow volumes and resistances) – Pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange (respiratory gas transport)
Urinary system: Renal function (nephron; core processes) – Regulation of renal function (sodium balance; acid-base regulation)
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Frontal teaching with use of slides
Learning assessment procedures
Oral examination
Evaluation criteria
Knowledge of the subject and quality of insights
Exam language
Italiano