Anatomy and physiology
(objectives)
Aim of the teaching is: to describe the macroscopic organization of the human body using the appropriate terminology appropriately. Describe the main cavities of the body, describe the individual organs of the various apparatuses and systems from the macroscopic, microscopic and topographic point of view, to provide students with knowledge on 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. The student will need to be able to acquire correct terminology and develop those skills of interpretation and application that, the graduate in Midwifery, will then have to use in the planning and management of work activities.
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90349 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Module: Physiology
(objectives)
The aim of the teaching is 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 apparatuses and systems for maintaining body homeostasis in the context of changes in the environment. 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. At this regard, the 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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ITA |
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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Pellicciari Maria Concetta
(syllabus)
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY AND HOMEOSTASIS: Description of physiological mechanism. Structure-Function relationships of the body. Levels of organization in the body. Concept of Homeostasis. Homeostatic Control Systems. CELL PHYSIOLOGY AND PLASMA MEMBRANE: Membrane transport of ions and molecules. Membrane potential and action potentials. Synapses and neuronal integration. Intercellular communication and signal transduction. Neurotransmitters. MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY: Motor unit, neuromuscular junctions. Excitation and contraction of skeletal muscle tissue. Skeletal muscle contraction and mechanics. Physiology of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle. PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Functional organization of central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system: afferent and efferent divisions. Role of glia cells. Autonomic nervous system. Integrative functions of nervous system. CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGY: Anatomy and electrical activity of the heart. Mechanical events of the cardiac cycle. Cardiac output and its control. General principles of hemodynamics. Blood vessels and blood pressure. Blood and hemostasis. PHYSIOLOGY OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: General principles of endocrinology. Principles of general functioning of hormones. Central and peripheral endocrine glands and their hormones. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis. Control of calcium and phosphate metabolism. Physiology of male and female reproductive system. PHYSIOLOGY OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Respiratory anatomy and mechanic. Gas exchange and transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Control of respiration. PHYSIOLOGY OF URINARY SYSTEM: Elements of renal function: kidney and nephron. Glomerular filtration. Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion. Urinary tract. Ureter, bladder and urethra. Urine excretion and plasma clearance. PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Digestive tract and accessory digestive organs. General aspects of digestion. Secretory function of digestive system. Motility of digestive tract. Nutrient digestion and absorption
(reference books)
Sherwood “Human Physiology”. Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc. Koeppen and Stanton “Berne & Levy Physiology”. Publisher: Elsevier. Guyton and Hall “Textbook of Medical Physiology”. Publisher: Saunders.
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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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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Module: Human anatomy
(objectives)
At the end of the course the student must be able to: Describe the macroscopic organization of the human body using the appropriate terminology appropriately. Describe the main cavities of the body, describe the individual organs of the various apparatuses and systems from the macroscopic, microscopic and topographic point of view.
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Language
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ITA |
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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Nucera Antonia
(syllabus)
NEUROANATOMY (14hs) 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)
Martini Nath: Fondamenti di Anatomia & Fisiologia (EdiSeS) Gerard J. Tortora Bryan Derrickson: Principi di Anatomia e Fisiologia (Ambrosiana)
Students are encouraged to use an Human Anatomy Atlas
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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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Barchi Marco
(syllabus)
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM (11hs) Skeleton: skull, vertebralcolumn and main bones of the trunk, superior limb, inferiorlimb, pectoral and girdle and pelvis. Joints structure and classification, movements. Joints: Temporo-mandibular joint, shoulder joint, intervertebral joints, sterno-clavicular joint, elbow joint, radioulnar joints, wrist and hand joints. Hip joint, joint of the knee, ankle. Muscolar system. Axial musculature: main muscles of the head and neck, tongue, muscle of the pharynx of vertebral column, diaphragm, muscles of the perineum and pelvic diaphragm. Appendicular musculature: muscle of the pectoral girdle and upper limb, muscles that move the harms, muscles that move the elbow, pronators and supinators. Muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limbs: muscles that move the thigh and leg. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (6hs). 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. Portal circulation. Foetal circulation. Generalities on the lymphatic system. SPLANCHNOLOGY (11hs) Systemic and microscopy anatomy of digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive and endocrine Systems.
(reference books)
Martini Nath: Fondamenti di Anatomia & Fisiologia (EdiSeS) Gerard J. Tortora Bryan Derrickson: Principi di Anatomia e Fisiologia (Ambrosiana)
Students are encouraged to use an Human Anatomy Atlas
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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
(objectives)
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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ITA |
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)
• William Bloom, Don W. Fawcett, “Elementi di istologia”, II edizione a cura di V. Cimini, CIC Edizioni Internazionali • Adamo, Bernardini, Filippini, “Elementi di istologia e cenni di embriologia“, Edizione 2019, Editore Piccin
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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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