- Docente: Carlo Franzini
- Credits: 6
- SSD: BIO/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biotechnologies (cod. 0090)
Learning outcomes
By learning the basic principles that underlie the physiologic regulation of somatic and vegetative variables, the students will understand how physiologic regulation is integrated to maintain homeostasis.
Course contents
Neurons and electric signals
Synaptic transmission and neuronal integration
Muscle physiology
The endocrine system: regulation of growth and energy metabolism
The nervous system: the central nervous system
Anatomy of the nervous system
Integrated functions of the CNS: reflexes and control of voluntary movements
The nervous system: the sensory systems
General principles of the physiology of sensory systems
The somatosensory system
The nervous system: the autonomic nervous system
The cardiovascular system: blood flow and blood pressure
The cardiovascular system: regulation and function
The respiratory system: the mechanics of breathing
The respiratory system: gas exchange and regulation of breathing
The urinary system: kidney function
The urinary system: salt-water balance
The gastrointestinal system
Readings/Bibliography
Fisiologia Umana
W.J. Germann e C.L. Stanfield
EdiSES, 2004
Teaching methods
Lectures. In the course of the lectures, the basic principles regarding the physiology of organs and systems will be discussed taking advantage of the graphs and images published on the recommended textbook.
Assessment methods
Oral examination, which will cover the topics discussed in the lectures.
Teaching tools
Projector (overhead projector and powerpoint presentations)
Office hours
See the website of Carlo Franzini