General Human Physiology

Recommended Prerequisites

Before beginning the study of this curricular unit’s subject, students should have knowledge of Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biology. Students should also have basic knowledge of English in order to access the recommended bibliography.

Teaching Methods

Theoretical and Theoretical-practical classes: These classes are intended to lead students towards the fundamental aspects of human physiology. The aim is that students understand the functions of the different organs and systems and their integration.

Practical Classes:The aim of practical classes is that students apply the knowledge they acquired in theoretical and theoretical-practical classes, and, in the end, they know how to carry out procedures and techniques for assessment of a particular function and interpret  obtained results in the context of clinical problems or cases. 

Learning Outcomes

The general aim of the teaching of physiology is to give students the opportunity to acquire training concerning the bases of functioning of the different tissues and organs and their integration into the human body, so that they know how to relate the functional aspects with the pathophysiological aspects and with the medicines and therapeutics action mechanisms.

At the end of this curricular unit, besides the acquisition of knowledge in the fundamentals of the area, students should be able to apply the acquired knowledge and to implement procedures and techniques for assessment of a particular function and interpret the results.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Physiology of  Skeletal and Smooth Muscle

2. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System. Electrocardiography

3. Coagulation and Fibrinolysis

4. Physiology of the Respiratory System. Lung Function Tests and Ventilatory Abnormalities

5. Physiology of the Urinary System. Acid-base and Water-electrolyte Balance

6. Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System

7. Physiology of the Nervous System and The Special Senses 

8. Physiology of the Endocrine System

9. Endocrine Regulation of  Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

10. Physiology of the Reproductive System.

Head Lecturer(s)

Raquel Maria Fino Seiça

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

- Human Physiology. The Basis of Medicine. Oxford Core Texts - Gillian Pocock and Christopher D. Richards

- Review of Medical Physiology - William Ganon

- Textbook of Medical Physiology - Arthur C. Guyton and John E. Hall.

- Human Physiology: an integrated approach - Dee Unglaub Silverthorn.

- Berne & Levy Physiology - B.M. Koeppen and B.A. Staton.

- Fisiologia Básica- Rui Curi e Joaquim Procopio.