Human Physiopathology

Year
2

Academic year
2017-2018

Code
02020515

Subject Area
Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
3.5

Type
Compulsory

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Histology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Biochemistry.

Teaching Methods

Magistral lectures with pratical cases presentation with research information.

Learning Outcomes

Study of the biological and physical manifestations of disease as they correlate with the underlying abnormalities and physiological disturbances on all systems.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Normal function and pathological function. Concept of Physiology and Pathophysiology. Homeostasis concept.
Causes cell changes. Changes in cellular physiology. Pathophysiology of inflammation. Acute and chronic inflammation
Body temperature control. Fever. Pyrogens. Hypothermia: manifestations and pathophysiology.
Pathophysiology of cardiovascular system
Pathophysiology of the respiratory system
Pathophysiology of the digestive system and annexes organs
Endocrine pathophysiology

Pathophysiology of the renal system
Pathophysiology musculoskeletal system
Muscular pathophysiology. Myopathies and neuromyopathies. Myasthenia gravis,
Bone pathophysiology. Osteoporosis, osteomalacia and rickets
Pathophysiology of joints. Arthrosis and arthritis.
Nervous system pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of the autonomic nervous system.
Pain pathophysiology. Types of pain.
Neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer's Disease, Huntington's and Parkinson's disease. Multiple sclerosis.

Head Lecturer(s)

Cláudia Margarida Gonçalves Cavadas

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

McPhee, S.J. e Ganong, W.F. Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine. 5th Edition. MacGraw-Hill, 2006.

•McPhee, S.J. e Ganong, W.F. Fisiopatologia da doença – Uma introdução à Medicina Clínica. 5th Edition. MacGraw-Hill, 2007- tradução “brasileira”.

•Nowak, T.J. e Handford, A.G. Pathophysiology: Concepts and Applications for Health Care Professionals. 3rd Edition. McGraw-Hill, 2004.

•Nowak, T.J. e Handford, A.G. Essentials of Pathophysiology. Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1994.

•Guyton, A.C. Fisiologia y Fisiopatología. 5ª ed. McGraw-Hill, 1994.

•Robbins S.L. e Cotran R.S. Patologia – Bases patológicas das doenças. 2005. Elsevier Editora Lda.

Mota Pinto A. Fisiopatologia-fundamentos e Aplicações. 2007. Lidel- edições Técnicas Ldª.