Fundamentals of Physiology I
2
2018-2019
01003639
Biomedical Sciences
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
N.A.
Teaching Methods
Theoretical classes:
Lectures. The lectures serve to direct the student to the fundamental aspects of human physiology. It is intended that the student understands the functions of different organs and systems and integrate those functions.
Practical classes:
With the practical classes, the student should apply the knowledge acquired in the theoretical lectures.
Laboratory classes are conducted in a laboratory equipped with data acquisition and processing systems for physiological signals.
Learning Outcomes
Acquire knowledge on the operating basis of various organs and tissues and their integration into a whole, the human organism.
- Acquire knowledge on the assessment of several functions including muscle, respiratory and cardiocirculatory.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
THEORETICAL CLASSES
General Physiology. Physiology of Membranes, Nerve and Muscle
Biophysical Features of Circulation and Respiration
Physiology of Cardiovascular System
Physiology of Arterial Smooth Muscle. Endothelial dysfunction
Physiology of the Urinary System. Acid-Base and Hydro-Electrolytic Equilibrium
Physiology of the Respiratory System
Blood cells, Clotting and Immunity.
PRACTICAL CLASSES
Electromiography
Muscle Physiology: simulation of experiments and review of theoretical and practical concepts
Fundamentals of Electrocardiography; ECG implementation and interpretation
Measurement of blood pressure and heart sounds; relationship with the ECG
Methods of evaluation of the endothelial function
Physiology of the urinary system and renal function assessment. Dialysis
Evaluation of respiratory function
Pulmonary functional tests-implementation and interpretation.
Head Lecturer(s)
Raquel Maria Fino Seiça
Assessment Methods
Evaluation
Exam: 100.0%
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
- Fisiologia Básica - Rui Curi e Joaquim Procopio
Artigos Científicos sobre alguns dos temas ministrados: são disponibilizados os artigos mais recentes e relevantes sobre os temas em causa. / Scientific papers: are provided the latest and most relevant papers on the addressed topics.