FISIOLOGIA E ANATOMIA

Learning Objectives

• FISIOLOGIA

  The course aims to provide the student with the knowledge of the functioning of organs and systems of the human body and to analyze the homeostatic control mechanisms.

• ANATOMIA UMANA

  The course of Human Anatomy is addressed to the study of the different systems with particular reference to the human nervous and peripheral system studies. As a premise, it will be necessary to acquire knowledge of general embryology and histology.

Course Structure

• FISIOLOGIA

  Frontal Lessons. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

• ANATOMIA UMANA

  lectures with compulsory attendance

Detailed Course Content

• FISIOLOGIA

  Introduction to physiology
  Homeostasis - Molecular interactions - Cells and Tissues
  Metabolism and communication: Membrane and cellular communication - Transport and Energy
  Cellular and molecular physiology of the nervous system
  Nervous system cells: Nerve cells - Glial cells - Action potential
  Ionic channels: Systematics - Structure and functioning - Types of channels - Selectivity and modulation
  Receptors and signal transduction: Principles of communication - Neurotransmitters - Receptors and signal transduction
  Central nervous system
  Neuronal network - Brain - Spinal cord - Brain functions
  Sensory Physiology: receptors, somatic and visceral sensitivity - Hearing - Balance - Vision - Taste and smell
  Autonomic nervous system and somatic motor system
  Central nervous functions and neurovegetative functions
  Muscle and motor control
  Striated muscle and smooth muscle
  Voluntary movement
  Reflexes and integrated movement control
  Cardiovascular
  Cardiovascular function and physiology: Pressure - Volume - Flow - Resistance
  The heart and mechanical cycle - electrical phenomena - circle
  Blood vessels and cardiovascular control - The blood
  Respiratory and gas exchange
  Airways and alveoli - mechanics of breathing
  Transport and diffusion of gases - Control of ventilation and alveolar blood flow
  Kidneys and electrolytic control - pH control
  The nephron structure and functions
  Hydro-electrolytic homeostasis - Control of osmolarity and volume
  Excretion and clearance - Urination
  Functioning of the intra- and extra-cellular pH control mechanisms
  Digestive system - metabolism - thermoregulation
  Operation and stages of digestion
  Energy balance and homeostatic control of insulin-glucagon metabolism
  Thermogenesis - body temperature and metabolic adaptations
  Endocrine and reproduction
  Principles and functions of adrenal glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones, growth hormone
  Calcium homeostasis
  Male and female reproductive system and hormonal control

• ANATOMIA UMANA

  Respiratory system: Upper and lower airways. Lungs. gas exchange

  Digestive system: general information on the alimentary canal. Liver structure. Pancreas structure

  Urinary system: Structure of the kidney

  Endocrine system: Thyroid, adrenal gland, pituitary gland

  Central nervous system: Organogenesis. Topography of the brain and spinal cord. Brain. Diencephalus. Brain trunk. Spinal cord. Autonomous nervous system: general principles. Peripheral nervous system: general outline

Textbook Information

• FISIOLOGIA

  - Human Physiology. Silverthorn - Ed. Pearson

• ANATOMIA UMANA

  Anatomia dell'Uomo - P. Castano - R. F. Donato - II Edizione - Edi Ermes