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

A.A. 2025/2026 A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/13
10
B
MED/25 ,MED/48
5
A/B
BIO/16 ,MED/26 ,M-PSI/02
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/04
5
A/B
M-DEA/01 ,M-PSI/05 ,M-PSI/08
8
A/B/C
MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,M-PED/03
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/48
11
B
MED/48

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
3
B
M-PED/03 ,M-PSI/08
9
A/B
BIO/14 ,L-ART/05 ,MED/25 ,MED/48
6
B
MED/25 ,M-PSI/03
5
B
MED/48
4
B
MED/09 ,MED/48
8
A/B
INF/01 ,MED/01 ,MED/25 ,SECS-S/02
1
F
MED/48
22
B
MED/48

3° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/25
8
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,SPS/07 ,SPS/09
6
B
MED/25 ,MED/39 ,MED/48
4
B
MED/43 ,MED/48
1
F
MED/48
6
D
-
5
F
-
27
B
MED/48
Prova finale
7
E
-

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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Foundations of anatomy, physiology and pathology of living organisms - Human Physiology  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S000211

Teacher

Enrico Tam

Credits

2

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

BIO/09 - PHYSIOLOGY

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 1, 2024 al Dec 20, 2024.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

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

Program

1 Cellular physiology - Biophysics Concept of internal medium and homeostasis. Membrane structure. Movement of molecules across cell membranes. Physiological and molecular mechanisms of cellular excitability: membrane potential at rest; graduated potentials and action potential.
2 Skeletal muscle Structural and molecular basis of skeletal muscle contraction. The neurouscular synapse. Coupling between excitation and contraction. Mechanics and bioenergetics of muscle contraction. Typing of striated muscle fibers. Motor units. Recruitment and graduation of contractile strength.
3 Nervous system Functional anatomy of the neuron. Structure of the synapse. Excitatory and inhibitory synapses. Spatial and temporal summation. Modulation of synaptic activity. General principles of the organization of the nervous tissue. The reflections. Sympathetic and parasymaptic autonomic nervous system, neurotransmitters.
4 Cardio-circulatory system Blood as tissue and circulating fluid. Cardiac function: ionic basis of autorhythmicity. Coupling between excitation and contraction. Electrocardiogram. Cardiac cycle. Regulation of cardiac output: frequency and systolic output. Hints of hemodynamics: pressure, flow and resistance. Blood pressure measurement. Generalities on smooth muscle. Arterioles: local factors and extrinsic flow control factors. Capillary circle: diffusion processes and massive flow. Venous circle. Blood pressure regulation.
5 Respiratory system Functional anatomy of the respiratory system. Respiratory mechanics. Respiratory volumes. Properties of gases. Composition of the alveolar air. Respiratory quotient. Alveolar and tissue exchanges of respiratory gases. Ventilation / perfusion ratio. Transport in the blood of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Central breath generation. Control of ventilation by oxygen, carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions. Hypoxia.
6 Renal system Functions of the nephron: glomerular filtration. Clearance. Renal plasma flow. Tubular reabsorption. Tubular secretion. Adjustment of the hydro saline balance. Antidiuretic hormone. Concentration and countercurrent multiplication. Potassium regulation. Renal and extrarenal regulation of calcium. Renal regulation of acid-base balance.

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Didactic methods

Frontal lessons.
Didactic materials (pdf slides, in-depth materials) will be made available to the student.
In compliance with the University teaching regulations and the evolution of the pandemic situation, short contents (presentations and videos, or any recorded lessons) may be made available.

Learning assessment procedures

The Physiology exam module consists of a written exam, 20 multiple choice questions (one correct answer out of five possible alternatives).
The exam takes place in integrated mode together with the courses of Anatomy and Histology.

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

Evaluation criteria

The student must achieve the minimum score of 12/20 for passing the Physiology module only.

Exam language

italiano