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DEPT. DE FÍSICA
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Fundamentals of Physiology I
EB 2017 . 2018 - 1º semestre
Specification sheet Specific details
Learning goals
-Acquire knowledge on the operating basis of various organs and tissues and their integration into a whole, the human organism.
-Acquire knowledge on the assessment of several functions including muscle, respiratory and cardiocirculatory. Syllabus
THEORETICAL CLASSES
General Physiology. Physiology of Membranes, Nerve and Muscle Biophysical Features of Circulation and Respiration Physiology of Cardiovascular System Physiology of Arterial Smooth Muscle. Endothelial dysfunction Physiology of the Urinary System. Acid-Base and Hydro-Electrolytic Equilibrium Physiology of the Respiratory System Blood cells, Clotting and Immunity PRACTICAL CLASSES Electromiography Muscle Physiology: simulation of experiments and review of theoretical and practical concepts Fundamentals of Electrocardiography; ECG implementation and interpretation Measurement of blood pressure and heart sounds; relationship with the ECG Methods of evaluation of the endothelial function Physiology of the urinary system and renal function assessment. Dialysis Evaluation of respiratory function Pulmonary functional tests-implementation and interpretation Prerequisites
Anatomy and Histology; Molecular Cell Biology; Biochemistry
Generic skills to reach
. Competence to solve problems;. Competence in working in interdisciplinary teams; . Competence in autonomous learning; . Competence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice; . Self-criticism and self-evaluation; . Competence in analysis and synthesis; . Competence in oral and written communication; . Ethical commitment; . Quality concerns; . Research skills; (by decreasing order of importance) Teaching hours per semester
Assessment
Bibliography of reference
Human Physiology. The Basis of Medicine. Oxford Core Texts - G. Pocock and C.D. Richards
Berne and Levy Physiology - B.M. Koeppen and B.A. Stanton Human Physiology: an integrated approach - Dee Unglaub Silverthorn Fisiologia Básica - Rui Curi e Joaquim Procopio Artigos Científicos sobre alguns dos temas ministrados: são disponibilizados os artigos mais recentes e relevantes sobre os temas em causa./Scientific papers: are provided the latest and most relevant papers on the addressed topics. Teaching method
Theoretical classes:
Lectures. The lectures serve to direct the student to the fundamental aspects of human physiology. It is intended that the student understands the functions of different organs and systems and integrate those functions. Practical classes: With the practical classes, the student should apply the knowledge acquired in the theoretical lectures. Laboratory classes are conducted in a laboratory equipped with data acquisition and processing systems for physiological signals Resources used
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