- Docente: Elena Fabbri
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/09
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Elena Fabbri (Modulo 1) Paola Valbonesi (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Environmental Sciences (cod. 8011)
Learning outcomes
A the end of the programme, the student will have knowledge on general principles of animal functioning and the integration of the different functions through the endocrine and nervous modulation. The student will also know the principle of environmental sensing and the molecular mechanisms of environmental adaptation.
Course contents
Principles of homeostasis. The cell membrane: structure and function. Membrane diffusion and transports. Chemical communication: receptors and ligands. Endocrine control of animal functions: endocrine glands, hormones and target cells. Signal transduction of lypophilic and hydrophilic hormones. Main hormones and effects. Neural control of organism functions: the neuron, membrane resting potential, action potential. Neural transmission, electric and chemical signaling. Release and uptake of neurotransmitters.
Readings/Bibliography
Fisiologia degli animali. A. Poli, E. Fabbri etc. Edises, Napoli. 2014
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, practical activities in equipped laboratories.
Assessment methods
The final exam aims to evaluate teach goals have been reached. The students should know: the principles of homeostasis; strategie of animal adaptation to the environment; role of cell membrane in animal physiology; endocrine and nervous regulations.
The final mark will be the average of marks reported in three specific open questions to which the students will be invited to answer synthetically and in a focused manner, using drawings to help the discussion.
The final mark of the 12 CFU course will be integrated in the following manner:
Biochemistry 6 CFU = 50%
Physiology 6 CFU = 50%
Teaching tools
Power point slides, animations.
Office hours
See the website of Elena Fabbri
See the website of Paola Valbonesi