Physiology II
(objectives)
The course aims to provide the knowledge of the fundamental physiological mechanisms of human functions. The course includes the acquisition of knowledge on the operating principles of the organs that compose the human body, and their dynamic integration into apparatus. The course will allow to acquire the ability to independently apply the knowledge of organ and system functioning mechanisms to situations of potential functional alteration. Students will also need to know the main indicators and normal parameters of human physiological functions, and the related measurement methods. These objectives will be achieved through lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, aimed at facilitating learning and improving the ability to solve simple physiological problems.
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Code
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90233 |
Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Module: PHYSIOLOGY
(objectives)
The course aims to provide the knowledge of the fundamental physiological mechanisms of human functions. The course includes the acquisition of knowledge on the operating principles of the organs that compose the human body, and their dynamic integration into apparatus. The course will allow to acquire the ability to independently apply the knowledge of organ and system functioning mechanisms to situations of potential functional alteration. Students will also need to know the main indicators and normal parameters of human physiological functions, and the related measurement methods. These objectives will be achieved through lectures, seminars and interactive teaching activities, aimed at facilitating learning and improving the ability to solve simple physiological problems.
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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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5
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/09
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Contact Hours
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50
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Personal Study Hours
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-
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Credits
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4
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/09
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Contact Hours
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40
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Personal Study Hours
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-
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Type of Activity
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Related or supplementary learning activities
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Teacher
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D'Arcangelo Giovanna
(syllabus)
Sensory Physiology Visual system: anatomy of the visual system, the eyes, the photoreceptors, the retina, the connections between the eye and the brain, the coding of visual information in the retina, the extrastriate visual cortex, the associative visual cortex. Auditory system: ear anatomy, auditory pathway, perception of sound characteristics. Vestibular system: anatomy of the vestibular apparatus, receptor cells, the vestibular pathway. Olfactory System: anatomy of the olfactory system, transduction of olfactory information, perception of odors. Taste system: the anatomy of gustatory buttons and taste cells, the perception of gustatory information, the gustatory pathway. Blood and hemostasis Features and functions of the blood. Plasma composition. Red blood cells and white blood cells. Blood group and Rhesus factor. Hemostasis. Coagulation phase and coagulation factors. Mechanisms of coagulation. Physiology of the Renal and Urinary System Elements of renal function. Glomerular filtration. Tubular transport mechanisms. Tubular functions. Integrated renal functions. Kidney, the path of blood through the kidney; the nephron, filtration, the factors that determine it and the methods with which it is measured; secretion and reabsorption. Urinary tract. Ureter, bladder and urethra. Urination. Physiology of the Digestive System Digestive system. Secretory function of digestive system. Motility. and salivary glands. Role of the autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal hormones. Nutrient digestion and absorption. Hepatobiliary function. Endocrine system Hormones: mechanism of action. Pituitary hormones and hypothalamic control. The Thyroid gland. The adrenal gland. Endocrin regulation of growth. Control of Calcium and phosphate metabolism. The endocrine pancreas and glucose metabolism. The female reproductive system: ovaric cycle and menstrual cycle. Control of temperature and Energy metabolism.
(reference books)
• Human Physiology. Sherwood. Editore: Brooks/Cole • Medical Physiology. Guyton and Hall. Editore: Saunders • Neuroscience. Purves. Editore: OUP USA (to be integrated for the Nervous System)
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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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Teacher
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Pellicciari Maria Concetta
(syllabus)
Sensory Physiology Visual system: anatomy of the visual system, the eyes, the photoreceptors, the retina, the connections between the eye and the brain, the coding of visual information in the retina, the extrastriate visual cortex, the associative visual cortex. Auditory system: ear anatomy, auditory pathway, perception of sound characteristics. Vestibular system: anatomy of the vestibular apparatus, receptor cells, the vestibular pathway. Olfactory System: anatomy of the olfactory system, transduction of olfactory information, perception of odors. Taste system: the anatomy of gustatory buttons and taste cells, the perception of gustatory information, the gustatory pathway. Blood and hemostasis Features and functions of the blood. Plasma composition. Red blood cells and white blood cells. Blood group and Rhesus factor. Hemostasis. Coagulation phase and coagulation factors. Mechanisms of coagulation. Physiology of the Renal and Urinary System Elements of renal function. Glomerular filtration. Tubular transport mechanisms. Tubular functions. Integrated renal functions. Kidney, the path of blood through the kidney; the nephron, filtration, the factors that determine it and the methods with which it is measured; secretion and reabsorption. Urinary tract. Ureter, bladder and urethra. Urination. Physiology of the Digestive System Digestive system. Secretory function of digestive system. Motility. and salivary glands. Role of the autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal hormones. Nutrient digestion and absorption. Hepatobiliary function. Endocrine system Hormones: mechanism of action. Pituitary hormones and hypothalamic control. The Thyroid gland. The adrenal gland. Endocrin regulation of growth. Control of Calcium and phosphate metabolism. The endocrine pancreas and glucose metabolism. The female reproductive system: ovaric cycle and menstrual cycle. Control of temperature and Energy metabolism.
(reference books)
• Human Physiology. Sherwood. Editore: Brooks/Cole • Medical Physiology. Guyton and Hall. Editore: Saunders • Neuroscience. Purves. Editore: OUP USA (to be integrated for the Nervous System)
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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: METHODS AND DIDACTIC APPROACHES OF SPORTS ACTIVITIES
(objectives)
The course includes the acquisition by the student of knowledge of the operating principles of the organs that compose the human body, their dynamic integration into apparatus and the understanding of the general mechanisms of homeostatic function control and their variations following physical activity. The course also includes the ability to independently apply the knowledge of organ and system functioning mechanisms to potential functional alteration situations.
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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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M-EDF/02
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Contact Hours
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10
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Annino Giuseppe
(syllabus)
Physiology, planning and organization of motor activities. Capacity, skills and motor coordination. Learning processes of motor activities in different situations, conditions and age groups. Physical activity and maintenance of well-being.
(reference books)
Essentials of esercise physiology, ed Wolters Kluver Health Inc, USA
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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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