Fundamentals of Physiology I

Recommended Prerequisites

Anatomy and Histology; Molecular Cell Biology; Biochemistry.

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 of human body including muscle, blood cells and clotting and the respiratory, urinary and cardiovascular systems.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

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
Blood Cells, Clotting and Immunity
Physiology of the Urinary System. Acid-Base and Hydro-Electrolytic Equilibrium
Physiology of the Respiratory System

PRACTICAL CLASSES
Electromiography
Electrocardiograme- implementation and interpretation
Measurement of Blood Pressure and Heart Sounds
Echocardiography
Methods of Evaluation of the Endothelial Function
Blood Cells and Clotting- laboratory evaluation
Physiology of the urinary system and renal function assessment. Dialysis
Pulmonary functional tests-implementation and interpretation.

Head Lecturer(s)

Raquel Maria Fino Seiça

Assessment Methods

Assessment
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
.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.