Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Recommended Prerequisites

This unit requires previous knowledge of molecular and cellular biology and histology.

Teaching Methods

There are theoretical teaching classes and laboratory/practical classes for anatomical models manipulation and
iv vitro organ experimentation. It will be used multimedia devices and schemes "framework". Worksheets will
be distributed in laboratory classes for resolution under consultation.
Continuous evaluation through midterm tests to evaluate the laboratorial component. It represents 30% of final evaluation. It is required a minimum of 3 out of 6 points to obtain approval to the component.
Final examination to evaluate the theoretical component. It represents 70% of final evaluation.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit aims to enable students to acquire a better control of the interpretative concepts of structures and functioning of the several biological systems of the human body, particularly of the integumentary system, skeletal system, joints, muscular system, nervous system and endocrine system. We intend that students acquire an integrated knowledge of the anatomy, histology and physiology of the several biological systems to better understand their individual functioning as well as their role in organization of the human body and homeostasis.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Lectures
Functions and structures of integumentary (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue and accessory organs), skeletal, joint (synovial, fibrous and cartilaginous joints; diarthroses, amphiarthroses and synarthroses) muscle (skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle), central and peripheral nervous systems (neurons, glia, brain, spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerves) and endocrine system. The electrophysiology of nerve and muscle cells. Neurotransmission.
Laboratorial classes
Study of bones and joints of the axial and appendicular skeleton and muscles using anatomical models. Organ isolation and mounting in organ baths for the study of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle contraction. Performing a concentration-response curve to acetylcholine and calculation of EC50.

Head Lecturer(s)

Sónia Alexandra Pinto Ribeiro Silva Santos

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 30.0%
Exam: 70.0%

Bibliography

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Marieb and Hoehn. Anatomia e Fisiologia, 2009, Ed. Artmed
Guyton & Hall. Tratado de Fisiologia Médica, 1997, Ed. Guanabara Koogan.
Tresguerres. Fisiologia Humana, 1992 Ed. Interamericana Mc Graw-Hill. Junqueira & Carneiro. Basic histology – Text and Atlas, 2003 Ed. Mc Graw Hill.
Patricia E. Molina. Fisiologia endócrina, Lange Série Fisiologia, 2ª edição, 2007 Ed. McGraw Hill interamericana
Calbreath. Clinical chemistry – a fundamental textbook, 1992 Ed. W. B. Saunders Company.
Nestler, Hyman, Malenka. Molecular Neuropharmacology, 2001, Ed. MacGraw Hill
Siegel, G. J. Basic Neurochemistry, 2006, Ed. Elsevier.
Purves, D. [et al.]. Neuroscience, 2004, Ed. Sinauer Associates Inc.