Fundamentals of Physiology II

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.

Theory (80%) practice (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

Gastrointestinal System
Nervous System and Sense Organs
Nervous Degenerative Diseases, Aging and Dementia
Physical Exercise and Temperature Regulation
Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
Function and Dysfunction of Adipose Tissue
Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Expenditure
Immune-neuroendocrine System.

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.