Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Recommended Prerequisites

Cellular and Molecular Biology, Histology, Biochemistry.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methodologies include:

• lectures
• laboratory classes

Evaluation:

Theoretical component (70%): 

• written exam
• lecture taught by students

Laboratory component (30%):

• written mini-test concerning the execution and interpretation of the functional tests performed
• written mini-test concerning anatomical models of the organs and systems included in the syllabus
• laboratory evaluation of histological preparations of organs and tissues included in the syllabus
• presentation of a lecture by students

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course unit, the student will be able to:

• understand and describe the anatomical, histological and functional organization of the human body, correlating the form, the histology, the function and the regulatory mechanisms of the various organs and systems (part II).
• perform and interpret simple assays with clinical application in the functional and histological evaluation of various organs and systems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1.Anatomy, histology and functions of the heart and circulatory system; exciting and conducting system; cardiac cycle and regulation; cardiovascular regulatory centre; circulation dynamics; regulation of blood flow; arterial blood pressure.

2.Anatomy, histology and functions of the respiratory tract; structure of the respiratory membrane; factors determining gas diffusion; phases of respiration; ventilation control.

3.Anatomy, histology and functions of the digestive tract and their accessory organs; digestion; nervous and hormonal control; pancreatic hormones and functional interactions with the digestive tract for regulation of glycaemia and appetite.

4.Anatomy, histology and functions of the kidneys; structure of the nephron; processes of urine formation; regulation. Regulation of the composition, concentration and volume of fluids; regulation of acid-base balance by the respiratory and renal systems.

5.Anatomy, histology and physiology of the male and female reproductive system.

Head Lecturer(s)

Catarina Alexandra dos Reis Vale Gomes

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 10.0%
Synthesis work: 10.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 10.0%
Exam: 70.0%

Bibliography

Guyton & Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 12th edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company. 2011.

Seeley, R.R.; Stephens, T.D.; Tate, P. Anatomy and Physiology. 8th edition. New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill. 2012.

Saladin, K.S. Anatomy & Physiology; The Unit of Form and Function. 3rd edition. New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill. 2004.

Junqueira, L.C.U.,  Carneiro J. Histologia Básica, 11th edition, Guanabara. 2008.