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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.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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TERP 3A1S | Oct 1, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 |
TERP 2A1S | Oct 7, 2019 | Dec 6, 2019 |
TERP 1A1S | Oct 9, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 |
TERP 1A2S - 1 periodo | Feb 3, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
TERP 3A2S - 1 periodo | Feb 3, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 |
TERP 2A2S | Mar 9, 2020 | May 15, 2020 |
TERP 1A2S - 2 periodo | Apr 8, 2020 | May 24, 2020 |
TERP 3A2S - 2 periodo | May 4, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
Session | From | To |
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TERP ROV SESSIONE INVERNALE 2 ANNO | Dec 16, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 |
TERP ROV SESSIONE INVERNALE (1 e 3 ANNO) | Jan 7, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
TERP ROV SESSIONE ESTIVA 2 ANNO | May 25, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 |
TERP ROV SESSIONE ESTIVA 3 ANNO | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
TERP ROV SESSIONE ESTIVA 1 ANNO | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
TERP ROV SESSIONE AUTUNNALE | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
Session | From | To |
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TERP SESSIONE AUTUNNALE | Nov 1, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
TERP SESSIONE PRIMAVERILE | Mar 1, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
Period | From | To |
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FESTIVITA' OGNISSANTI | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
FESTIVITA' IMMACOLATA CONCEZIONE | Dec 8, 2019 | Dec 8, 2019 |
VACANZE DI NATALE | Dec 24, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
VACANZE DI PASQUA | Apr 10, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE | Apr 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 |
Festa del Lavoro | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA | Jun 2, 2020 | Jun 2, 2020 |
FESTA S. PATRONO | Aug 5, 2020 | Aug 5, 2020 |
Description | Period | From | To |
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TERP 3^ anno - 1^semestre | TERP 3^ anno - 1^semestre | Nov 11, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 |
TERP 2^ anno - 1^semestre | TERP 2^ anno - 1^semestre | Jan 27, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
TERP 1^ anno - 2^semestre (1 periodo) | TERP 1^ anno - 2^semestre (1 periodo) | Mar 9, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
TERP 3^ anno - 2^semestre (1 periodo) | TERP 3^ anno - 2^semestre (1 periodo) | Mar 16, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
TERP 3^ anno - 2^semestre (2 periodo) | TERP 3^ anno - 2^semestre (2 periodo) | May 11, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 |
TERP 1^ anno - 2^semestre (2 periodo) | TERP 1^ anno - 2^semestre (2 periodo) | May 25, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 |
TERP 2^ anno - 2^semestre (1 periodo) | TERP 2^ anno - 2^semestre (1 periodo) | Jun 29, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 |
TERP 2^ anno - 2^semestre (2 periodo) | TERP 2^ anno - 2^semestre (2 periodo) | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
Exam calendar
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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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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.
Foundations of anatomy, physiology and pathology of living organisms - FISIOLOGIA UMANA (2019/2020)
Teaching code
4S000211
Teacher
Credits
2
Also offered in courses:
- Morphological and functional fundamentals of life - FISIOLOGIA UMANA of the course Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY
Period
TERP 1A1S dal Oct 9, 2019 al Dec 13, 2019.
Location
ROVERETO
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
Provide fundamental knowledge about:
1) Functions of organs of the human body on the basis of the physiology of the cells
2) Integration and regulation of the functions of the organs in the apparatus,
3) The relationship between the laws of chemistry and physics and physiology of cells, organs and apparatuses
4) Main physiological parameters of the healthy human.
Program
1 Cellular Physiology – Biophysics
Levels of organization of living things. Concept of the middle and internal homeostasis. Membrane structure. Movement of molecules across cell membranes. Physiological and molecular mechanisms of cell excitability: membrane potential at rest; graded potential and action potential.
2 Skeletal Muscle
Structural and molecular basis of skeletal muscle contraction. The neuromuscular synapse. Coupling between excitation and contraction. Levels of neuromuscular blockade. Mechanics and bioenergetics of muscle contraction. Typing of striated muscle fibers. Motor units. Recruitment and graduation of the force contraction.
3 Nervous System
Neuron functional anatomy. Synapse’s structure. Excitatory and inhibitory synapses. Spatial and temporal summation. Modulation of synaptic activity. Facilitation and presynaptic inhibition. General principles of nervous tissue: aggregates and neuronal circuits, receptors and effectors. Functions of sense. The receptor and the transduction process. The potential generator. Units of meaning. Receptive field. Classification of afferent fibers. Encoding of sense information. Somatic sens. Sensitivity 'to pain. Sensitivity 'taste. Smell. Functions of motion. Local control of the movement. Reflections by stretching. Stretch reflex. Coactivation alpha gamma. Recurrent inhibition. Inverse stretch reflex. Flexor reflex. Supraspinal modulation of reflex. Postural tone. Static postural reflexes. Control of postural tone. Voluntary control of movement: descending pathways and cortical areas.
4 Cardiovascular system
The blood as liquid assets and tissue. Cardiac function: ionic bases dell'autoritmicità. Coupling between excitation and contraction. Electrocardiogram. Cardiac cycle. Regulation of cardiac output: frequency and stroke volume. Elements of hemodynamics: pressure, flow and resistance. Blood pressure measurement. General information on smooth muscle. Arterioles: local factors and extrinsic factors of flow control. Blood system: diffusion processes and massive flow. Venous circulation. Regulation of blood pressure.
5 Respiratory system
Functional anatomy of the respiratory system. Respiratory mechanics. Respiratory volumes. Gas properties. Composition of alveolar air. Respiratory quotient. Exchanges and alveolar tissue of respiratory gases. Ventilation / perfusion ratio. Transport in the blood oxygen and carbon dioxide. Central generation of breath. Control of ventilation by oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions. Hypoxia.
6 Renal system
Nephron’s functions: glomerular filtration. Clearance. Renal plasma flow. Tubular reabsorption. Tubular secretion. Adjusting the balance of the hydro saline. Antidiuretic hormone. Concentration and countercurrent multiplication. Regulation of potassium. Renal and extrarenal regulation of serum calcium. Renal regulation of acid-base.
7 Nutrition, metabolism, endocrinology
Functional anatomy of the alimentary canal. Secretory and motor phenomena. Salivation. Digestion and absorption. Bioenergetics: basal metabolism and activity. Elements of physiology of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, endocrine pancreas and the gonads.
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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STUART IRA FOX | FISIOLOGIA UMANA | PICCIN | 2019 | 978-88-299-3040-1 | |
Silverthorn | Fisiologia umana. Un approccio integrato | Pearson | 2020 | 8891902179 | |
Zocchi L. | Principi di Fisiologia | EdiSES | 2017 | ||
Widmaier E.P., Raff H., Strang K.T. | Vander Fisiologia (Edizione 2) | Ambrosiana | 2018 | 9788808280022 |
Examination Methods
Written exam, 20 Multiple choice (only one correct answer over the five possible alternatives). Threshold 12/20.
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Orario 3° anno 2° semestre a.a. 23-24 agg. 05/03 | pdf, it, 32 KB, 05/03/24 |
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AVVISO IMPORTANTE
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Guida per esami scritti verbalizzanti | pdf, it, 313 KB, 02/10/23 |
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Tirocinio professionalizzante
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Guida triennale all'attività di tirocinio_'23-'24_TERP | pdf, it, 146 KB, 15/02/24 |