| Physiology I
(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.
Expected learning outcomes
1. Kknowledge and Understanding
To know and understand the physiological principles that govern the function of the organism's systems. To demonstrate the knowledge of cellular and organ functions and to acquire the ability to integrate the physiology from the cellular and molecular level to the organ and apparatus systems. To describe the molecular and functional aspects of each organ in humans, necessary for the homeostasis maintenance. To know the adaptations of the vital functions of the human body in response to the practices of physical activity. To evaluate the consequences of alterations at the cellular and organ level in the overall functioning of the human body.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding
To autonomously apply the knowledge of the organ and system functioning mechanisms to situations of potential functional alteration relating to the specific field to which the student will dedicate himself in the professional activity.
3. Making Judgements
To recognize the importance of a thorough knowledge of the topics covered for an adequate medical education. To identify the fundamental role of the correct theoretical knowledge of the subject in clinical practice.
4. Communication Skills
To orally present the topics in an organized and coherent way, using an adequate scientific terminology and compliant with the topic of the discussion.
5. Learning Ability
To identify the possible applications of the skills acquired in the future career and to have communication skills to convey what has been learned.
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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| Module: PHYSIOLOGY
(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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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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9
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/09
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Contact Hours
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90
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Frank Claudio
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Cellular and Muscle Physiology and of the Cardiocirculatory System.
Homeostatic mechanisms and control systems. Exchanges across the cell membrane. Active and passive membrane processes. Osmosis. Cell membrane potential and equilibrium potential. Electrical properties of the cell membrane. Propagation of the electrical signal along an excitable fiber. Voltage-dependent ion channels of Na +, K + and Ca2 +. The action potential. Refractoriness of excitable membranes. Propagation of electrical signals and action potential. Electric and chemical synapses. Excitatory and inhibitory synaptic potentials. Neurotransmitters and their receptors. Signal transduction. Intracellular signals. Synaptic integration. The neuromuscular synapse. Examples of diseases related to alterations in nervous communication. Muscle physiology. Structure of the contractile apparatus of skeletal muscle. Theory of the myofilament sliding. Cycle of cross bridges and development of force. Excitation-contraction coupling. The simple and tetanic twitch. Isometric and isotonic contraction. Voltage-length and speed-load curve. Muscle power. Energy sources of contraction. Muscular fatigue. Motor unit. Smooth muscle. Regulation and control of smooth muscle contraction. The heart muscle. Excitation-contraction coupling of the heart muscle. Mechanical and electrical activity of the heart. Phases of the cardiac cycle: pressure, volumetric and electrical aspects. The electrocardiogram. Cardiac output. Frank-Starling law. Arterial pressure, its regulation and measurement. Principles of hemodynamics. Relationship between resistance to flow, pressure, volume and viscosity of the blood. Capillaries and microcirculation. Starling's forces. The venous return. Blood circulation control. Circulation in special regions. Lymphatic circulation.
Physiology of the Nervous System.
Organization of the nervous system. Sensory receptors. Somatic sensitivities: tactile and proprioceptive sensitivity. Pain. Motor functions of the spinal cord: spinal reflexes. Control of motor function by the cerebral cortex and the brainstem. Basal nuclei and motor control. Cerebellum and motor control. Cerebral cortex and intellectual functions: language, memory and learning. Sleep-wake rhythm. Functions of the limbic and hypothalamus system. Autonomous nervous system and adrenal medullary. Modification of neuronal circuits induced by the experience. Shelter and regeneration mechanisms.
Physiology of the Respiratory System.
Organization of the respiratory system. Lung ventilation. Pulmonary circulation. Alveolar-capillary gas exchange. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood and body fluids. Ventilation and perfusion of the lungs. Breathing regulation. Acid-base physiology. Adaptations of the respiratory system to physical exercise.
(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)
• Fisiologia dell’esercizio. W. D. Mcardle, F. I. Katch, V. L. Katch, Casa Editrice Piccin
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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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Teacher
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D'Arcangelo Giovanna
(syllabus)
Cellular and Muscle Physiology and of the Cardiocirculatory System.
Homeostatic mechanisms and control systems. Exchanges across the cell membrane. Active and passive membrane processes. Osmosis. Cell membrane potential and equilibrium potential. Electrical properties of the cell membrane. Propagation of the electrical signal along an excitable fiber. Voltage-dependent ion channels of Na +, K + and Ca2 +. The action potential. Refractoriness of excitable membranes. Propagation of electrical signals and action potential. Electric and chemical synapses. Excitatory and inhibitory synaptic potentials. Neurotransmitters and their receptors. Signal transduction. Intracellular signals. Synaptic integration. The neuromuscular synapse. Examples of diseases related to alterations in nervous communication. Muscle physiology. Structure of the contractile apparatus of skeletal muscle. Theory of the myofilament sliding. Cycle of cross bridges and development of force. Excitation-contraction coupling. The simple and tetanic twitch. Isometric and isotonic contraction. Voltage-length and speed-load curve. Muscle power. Energy sources of contraction. Muscular fatigue. Motor unit. Smooth muscle. Regulation and control of smooth muscle contraction. The heart muscle. Excitation-contraction coupling of the heart muscle. Mechanical and electrical activity of the heart. Phases of the cardiac cycle: pressure, volumetric and electrical aspects. The electrocardiogram. Cardiac output. Frank-Starling law. Arterial pressure, its regulation and measurement. Principles of hemodynamics. Relationship between resistance to flow, pressure, volume and viscosity of the blood. Capillaries and microcirculation. Starling's forces. The venous return. Blood circulation control. Circulation in special regions. Lymphatic circulation.
Physiology of the Nervous System.
Organization of the nervous system. Sensory receptors. Somatic sensitivities: tactile and proprioceptive sensitivity. Pain. Motor functions of the spinal cord: spinal reflexes. Control of motor function by the cerebral cortex and the brainstem. Basal nuclei and motor control. Cerebellum and motor control. Cerebral cortex and intellectual functions: language, memory and learning. Sleep-wake rhythm. Functions of the limbic and hypothalamus system. Autonomous nervous system and adrenal medullary. Modification of neuronal circuits induced by the experience. Shelter and regeneration mechanisms.
Physiology of the Respiratory System.
Organization of the respiratory system. Lung ventilation. Pulmonary circulation. Alveolar-capillary gas exchange. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood and body fluids. Ventilation and perfusion of the lungs. Breathing regulation. Acid-base physiology. Adaptations of the respiratory system to physical exercise.
(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)
• Fisiologia dell’esercizio. W. D. Mcardle, F. I. Katch, V. L. Katch, Casa Editrice Piccin
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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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Teacher
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Zona Cristina
(syllabus)
Cellular and Muscle Physiology and of the Cardiocirculatory System.
Homeostatic mechanisms and control systems. Exchanges across the cell membrane. Active and passive membrane processes. Osmosis. Cell membrane potential and equilibrium potential. Electrical properties of the cell membrane. Propagation of the electrical signal along an excitable fiber. Voltage-dependent ion channels of Na +, K + and Ca2 +. The action potential. Refractoriness of excitable membranes. Propagation of electrical signals and action potential. Electric and chemical synapses. Excitatory and inhibitory synaptic potentials. Neurotransmitters and their receptors. Signal transduction. Intracellular signals. Synaptic integration. The neuromuscular synapse. Examples of diseases related to alterations in nervous communication. Muscle physiology. Structure of the contractile apparatus of skeletal muscle. Theory of the myofilament sliding. Cycle of cross bridges and development of force. Excitation-contraction coupling. The simple and tetanic twitch. Isometric and isotonic contraction. Voltage-length and speed-load curve. Muscle power. Energy sources of contraction. Muscular fatigue. Motor unit. Smooth muscle. Regulation and control of smooth muscle contraction. The heart muscle. Excitation-contraction coupling of the heart muscle. Mechanical and electrical activity of the heart. Phases of the cardiac cycle: pressure, volumetric and electrical aspects. The electrocardiogram. Cardiac output. Frank-Starling law. Arterial pressure, its regulation and measurement. Principles of hemodynamics. Relationship between resistance to flow, pressure, volume and viscosity of the blood. Capillaries and microcirculation. Starling's forces. The venous return. Blood circulation control. Circulation in special regions. Lymphatic circulation.
(reference books)
• Human Physiology. Sherwood. Editore: Brooks/Cole
• Medical Physiology. Guyton and Hall. Editore: Saunders
• Neuroscience. Purves. Editore: OUP USA (da integrare per il Sistema Nervoso)
• Fisiologia dell’esercizio. W. D. Mcardle, F. I. Katch, V. L. Katch, Casa Editrice Piccin
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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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: METHODS AND DIDACTIC APPROACHES OF PHYSICAL 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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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/01
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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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Palmieri Mattia
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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)
• 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)
• Fisiologia dell’esercizio. W. D. Mcardle, F. I. Katch, V. L. Katch, Casa Editrice Piccin
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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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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