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Teaching code

4S00120

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

Period

2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 10, 2022 al Sep 30, 2022.

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Learning outcomes

This course will allow students to achieve the basic knowledge of neurophysiology, focusing in particular on sensory systems.

Program

The first part of the course will consider the anatomy of the nervous system, the properties of neural cells and the mechanisms underlying neural signaling. The second part will take into consideration the different sensory systems underlying perception.
- Membrane potential and neural signaling
- Neutotransmitters and neuromodulators
- Organization of the nervous system
- Visual system
- Auditory system
- Somatosensory system
- Perception of thermal stimulation and pain
- Vestibular system
- Chemical systems: taste and olfaction

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

There will be an oral examination to assess the proficiency acquired with respect to the topics in the course programme. The evaluation will take into consideration the skill in expressing the knowledge acquired with properties of language, as well as the logical ability and critical reasoning applied to the described physiological phenomena.
The partial vote relative to this module will be communicated in form of an evaluation according to the following classification: Poor, Sufficient, Fair, Good, Very good, Optimum, Excellent.

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