ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(objectives)
To know the anatomical terms for the microscopic and macroscopic recognition of the human body and to explain the physiological phenomena of the various organs of the human body, their dynamic integration in the apparatuses, the mechanisms of control of their functions and the necessary nutritional contribution in normal conditions.
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Code
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90123 |
Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Module: physiology
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The aim of the teaching is, starting from the knowledge of the basic concepts and the normal quantitative parameters of the bodily functions and their variations in the different conditions of dynamic engagement, to develop in the student the ability to understand the principles of the functioning of the human body. The cellular mechanisms and the integrated functions of the main organs and apparatuses aimed at the maintenance of body homeostasis will also be analyzed in the context of environmental modifications.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/09
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Contact Hours
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28
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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D'Arcangelo Giovanna
(syllabus)
Physiology of the cell membrane
- Membrane transport of ions and molecules - Membrane potential and Action Potential
Muscle Physiology
-Excitation and contraction of skeletal muscle tissue. - Neuromuscular transmission and excitation-contraction coupling. - Motor unit
Physiology of the Nervous System
-The Afferent Division: decoding and processing of sensory information. -The Efferent Division: general characteristics of the motor system: involuntary, voluntary and automatic movements; spinal reflexes; the brain-encephalic control of the movement: posture and balance. Cortical control of voluntary movements. The cerebellum: general features, functions of the cerebellum. The basal ganglia: functional role. -The Autonomic Nervous System. - Supplementary functions of the nervous system.
Cardiovascular physiology
- Myocardial physiology: functional myocardial anatomy, myocardial action potentials, contraction of the heart muscle. - Cardiac cycle - Nervous control of cardiac activity. - General principles of hemodynamics. -Adjustment of circulation, blood pressure and blood flow. - Cardiac output: principles of regulation of cardiac output. - Cardiac tones.
The Respiratory System
- Pulmonary ventilation: respiratory mechanics, volumes and lung capacity. Respiratory tract - Gaseous exchanges: diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the respiratory membrane. -Transportation of oxygen and carbon dioxide in blood and body fluids. -Regulation of breathing: general principles. -Regulation of acid-base balance: general principles.
Body fluids and renal function
- Functional anatomy of the kidney, function of the nephron. Glomerular filtration: general principles. - Elaboration of glomerular filtrate: resorption and tubular secretion, -Control of osmolarity and sodium concentration of extracellular fluid: general principles. -Renal regulation of blood volume: general principles
The endocrine system
- General principles of endocrinology: nature of a hormone; general picture of the endocrine glands and their hormones. Principles of general functioning of hormones.
(reference books)
Reference Books: -“Sherwood” ninth edition -“Guyton-Hall"
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Module: human anatomy
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The aim of the course of human anatomy is to guide the students into the study of the human body with special attention to the morpho-functional correlations. These are necessary pre-requisites for the understanding of physiology and patho-physiology in humans, necessary knowledge equipment for professionals in the field of human health.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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3
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/16
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Contact Hours
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42
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Barchi Marco
(syllabus)
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM. Skeleton: generalities regarding the bones of the skull (neuro-cranium and splancno-cranium). Bones of the vertebral column, trunk, superior limb, inferior limb, pectoral and girdle and pelvis. Joints structure, classification and movements. Joints: intervertebral joints sternum-clavicular joint and shoulder joint. Muscolar system. Generalities on muscle organization; muscles of the head and neck, generalities on muscles of the spine, muscles of the abdomen, respiratory muscles and pelvic muscles. Muscles of the pectoral girdle and arm. Flexors and extensor muscles of the elbow, pronator and supinator muscles. Main muscles that move the thigh and leg.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM. Heart, thoracic aorta, aortic arch, abdominal aorta. The Willi’s polygon. Coronary circulation. Main arteries of superior and inferior limbs. Venous system. Superior vena cava, inferior vena cava and their main branches in the thorax and abdomen. Main veins of the superior and inferior limbs. Generalities on the lymphatic system.
SPLANCHNOLOGY. Systemic and microscopy anatomy of digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems.
(reference books)
1) Martini Nath: Anatomy & Physiology, or 2) Martini, Timmons, Tallitsch: Human Anatomy, or 3) Tortora: Human Anatomy, or 4) Gray's Basic Anatomy
Students are strongly encouraged to make use of an atlas of human anatomy of their choice
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Teacher
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Sciamanna Giuseppe
(syllabus)
Spinal cord: segmental and internal organization: gray matter, ascending and discending tracts. Spinals nerves, plexuses and reflex arcs. Brainstem (Medulla oblungata, Pons, Mesencephalon): internal and external structure. Cranial nerves: nuclei and innervation. Diencephalon (Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Epithalamus): internal and external structure. Thalamic nuclei. Telencephanlon: internal and external structure. Anatomical and functional organization of cerebral cortex. Allocortex. Basal Ganglia. Cerebellum: internal and external structure. Ventricular system. Meninges. Brain blood vessels and dural sinuses. Sensory system: spinothalamic, tacts, fasciculus gracilis and fasciculus cuneatus tracts, spinocerebellar tracts. Pain conduction. Visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactor and limbic system. Motor system: pyramidal and extrapyramidal tracts. Motor nuclei. Autonomic nervous system: sympathetic and parasympathetic system. Enteric nervous system
(reference books)
1) Martini, Timmons, Tallitsch: Human Anatomy or 2) Tortora: Human Anatomy or 3) Gray's Basic Anatomy 3) Martini Nath: Anatomy & Physiology 4) Andrew Biel, The Guide to the body
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Module: histology
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The course aims to provide student with the skills necessary for the full understanding of the most important tissues of the human organism. The student must be able to acquire a correct terminology and develop skills of interpretation and application that, the graduate in midwifery, will have to use in the planning and management of work activities.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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1
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/17
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Contact Hours
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14
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Massimiani Micol
(syllabus)
Preparation of tissues for histological analysis Microscopy, preservation of biological structures, stainings.
Epithelial tissues Classification of epithelia, polarity of epithelial cells, junctions, absorbent epithelia, glandular epithelia.
Connective tissues Connective tissue proper: extracellular matrix and connective cells. The different types of connective tissue proper. Adipose tissue. Blood and hematopoietic tissues. Supportive connective: cartilage and bone.
Muscle tissue Skeletal muscle: structure of muscle fibers, contraction mechanism, diversity of muscle fibers. Cardiac muscle: structure of cardiomyocytes and myocardial conduction mechanism. The smooth muscle.
Nervous tissue The neuron. Glial cells. Myelinated and unmyelinated nerve fibers. General structure of the nerves.
(reference books)
“Bloom and Fawcett's Concise Histology”, Don W. Fawcett, Ronald P. Jensh, William Bloom – 2nd Edition - Hodder Arnold “Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology”, Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew - 11st Edition - Pearson
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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