Physiology is an important subject for dentists who need to know not only the normal functioning of the stomatognathic apparatus but also all the processes that might be affected during the administration of drugs or anesthetics. It is also the dentist's job to know the patient's health status, the more they deviate from the physiological state, the more they indicate the need for a revision of possible treatments. Therefore, the course aims to provide to the students the full knowledge of the human body physiological functions. The course will guide the students through the comprehension of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the various organs and systems' functions together with the description of the main processes integration, regulation and homeostatic control. Furthermore, it will be explained the relationship existing between the different anatomical structures and their function both in physiological and altered conditions will be provided.
Students will also have 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.