Fundamentals of Physiology I

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

1. Teacher centeres methods: lecturing and demonstrations.
2. Methods based on on exprience: computer simulation of the experiments, practice of protocols and techniques
of a given function and evalutaion of results

Exam: Theory ( 80%)practical ( 20%)

Learning Outcomes

The students are expected to : (i) acquire knowledge on the function of the various organs and tissues, and of their integration as a whole, (ii) apply the knowledge acquired.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

General Physiology. Membrane Physiology, Nerve and Muscle
Cell signaling
Cardiovascular System. Electrocardiography
Blood cells and Coagulation.
Arterial Smooth Muscle Physiology. Endothelial Dysfunction
Respiratory System. Lung Function Tests and Ventilatory Abnormalities
Urinary System. Acid-base and Hydro-electrolytic Balance
Extracellular Matrix, Cell Adhesion Proteins, Growth Factors and Angiogenesis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Raquel Maria Fino Seiça

Assessment Methods

Evaluation
Laboratory work or Field work: 20.0%
Exam: 80.0%

Bibliography

. Human Physiology. The Basis of Medicine. Oxford Core Texts. G. Pocock and C.D. Richards
. Berne and Levy Physiology. B.M. Koeppen and B.A. Stanton
. Human Physiology: an integrated approach. Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
. Artigos Científicos sobre alguns dos temas das aulas práticas e teóricas / Scientific articles on some of the themes
approached in practical and theoretical classes.