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DEPT. DE FÍSICA
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Fundamentals of Physiology II
EB 2019 . 2020 - 2º 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 about nervous system electrophysiology and electroencephalography, and also on the evaluation of renal function and the measurement of hormones concentration. -Develop the ability to produce synthesis monographs and to present them (orally and written) Syllabus
THEORETICAL
Nervous Ssystem Physiology Physiology of Hearing and Balance, Smell and Taste and Vision Ageing and Dementia: Physiologic and Biochemical changes Hearing Biophysics Diagnostic Techniques in Otolaryngology Physical Exercise and Body Temperature Regulation Physiology of Endocrine System Physiology of Reproductive System Physiology of Gastrointestinal System Physiology of Adipose Tissue Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Expenditure PRACTICES Electroencephalography Skin Electrical Activity of Skin Reflex Assessment Exercise: Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems. Temperature and Metabolism Regulation Determination of Blood Glucose, Glycated Haemoglobin, Cholesterol and Triglycerides. ELISA Techniques, Western Blotting and Spectrophotometry Gastrointestinal Manometry and pH Metry Digestive System: Endoscopy and Ultrasound SEMINAR Diabetes Mellitus: Pathogenesis, Chronic Complications and Therapeutic Strategies 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
1) teacher-centered methods: expositive and demonstrative.
2) student-centered and interactive methods: computer-aided learning. 3) methods based on experience: computer simulation of experiments; execution of manoeuvres and evaluation techniques of a given human body function and interpretation of results (Biopac Student Lab). Resources used
Laboratório: Estudo da Fisiologia do Sistema Urinário e Avaliação da Função Renal. Electrofisiologia do SNC e Electroencefalografia. Determinação da Concentração de Hormonas (demonstração) e Medição da Glicemia. |
