- Docente: Enzo Spisni
- Credits: 9
- SSD: BIO/09
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Enzo Spisni (Modulo 1) Maria Chiara Valerii (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biological Sciences (cod. 8012)
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from Feb 28, 2024 to May 31, 2024
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to illustrate the molecular e cellular basis, as well as the main homeostatic control and integration mechanisms, of selected functions of humans and animals.
Course contents
Contents
-Introduction to Physiology
-The cell: structure, functions and cellular metabolism
-Membrane transport and chemical messengers
-The endocrine system: endocrine glands and hormonal actions
-Nerve cells, electrical signals, synaptic transmission and neuronal integration
-The central nervous system and sensory systems
-The autonomic and somatic motor system
-Muscle physiology
-The cardiovascular system
-The respiratory system
-Renal function and fluid and electrolyte balance
-The reproductive system
-The immune system
-Focus on diabetes mellitus
Readings/Bibliography
Stanfield. Principles of Human Physiology, Pearson Education.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons with video presentations.
Assessment methods
Written exam at the end of the lessons or oral exams on a monthly basis with presentation of a thesis on an in-depth focus (10 slides).
Teaching tools
Working groups with preparation of mini-thesis on in-depth physiopathological subjects.
Office hours
See the website of Enzo Spisni
See the website of Maria Chiara Valerii
SDGs
![Good health and well-being](https://www.unibo.it/++resource++unibo.didattica/sdg/en/03.jpg?v=2)
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.