Human Anatomophysiology II

Recommended Prerequisites

Cellular and Molecular Biology, Histology, Biochemistry.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methodologies in this curricular unit include:
- lectures
- laboratory classes based on the observation and execution of simple analytical methods for functional evaluation of organs and systems and their physiologic interpretation
- presentation and discussion of themes related to the syllabus content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course unit, the student will be able to:
- understand and describe the anatomical and functional organization of the human body and correlate the form, function and regulatory mechanisms of the various organs and systems.
- relate the knowledge acquired with that acquired in the preceding curricular unit (Human Anatomophysiology I) to achieve an integrated view of how the organism functions in homeostasis.
- perform and interpret simple assays with clinical application in the functional evaluation of various organs and systems.
- apply the knowledge acquired to new situations, namely to predict drug effects in various organs and systems, based on information concerning their mechanism of action

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Anatomy and functions of the heart and circulatory system; exciting and conducting system of the heart; cardiac cycle; intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of the heart; circulation dynamics; nervous and local regulation of blood flow; arterial blood pressure.
2. Anatomy and functions of the respiratory tract; phases of respiration and ventilation control by the respiratory centre.
3. Anatomy and functions of the digestive tract and accessory glands; processes and phases of digestion; nervous and hormonal control; hormones of digestive organs and regulation of glycemia, appetite and renal function.
4. Anatomy and functions of the kidneys; structure of the nephron and processes of urine formation; intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of the kidneys and of the concentration and volume of body fluids; regulation of acid-base balance by the respiratory and renal systems.
5. Sex hormones and their functions; menstrual cycle; hormonal control of spermatogenesis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Alexandrina Maria Ferreira Santos Pinto Mendes

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Mini Tests: 7.5%
Synthesis work: 10.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 12.5%
Exam: 70.0%

Bibliography

• Guyton & Hall. Textbook of Medical Physiology. 11th edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company. 2005. •Seeley, R.R.; Stephens, T.D.; Tate, P. Anatomy and Physiology. 7th edition. New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill. 2006 •Seeley, R.R.; Stephens, T.D.; Tate, P. Anatomia e Fisiologia. 8ª edição. Tradução de Leal M. T., Durão M. C., Braga Abecassis M. L. New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill. 2011 •Saladin, K.S. Anatomy & Physiology; The Unit of Form and Function. 3rd edition. New York [etc.]: McGraw-Hill. 2004
•Artigos científicos (a indicar anualmente)/Scientific articles (to be indicated annually).