Anatomophysiology - MEB

T - Theoretical; TP - Theory and practice; PL - Laboratory; S - Seminar; OT - Tutorial.

• Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

  Upon completion of this course unit, the student will be able to:

  1-understand and describe the anatomical and functional organization of the human body, correlating the form, the function and the regulatory mechanisms of the various organs and systems;

  2-perform and interpret simple assays with clinical application in the functional evaluation of various organs and systems;

  3-apply the knowledge acquired to new situations, being able to interpret, analyze and intervene in anatomical and physiological processes of human behavior and namely predict drug effects in various organs and systems, based on information concerning their mechanism of action.

• Syllabus:

  Body posture and movement. Skin. Skeleton organization. The great joints: anatomy and movement. The muscular tissue. Actions. Structural and functional organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Autonomic nervous system and visceral innervation. Sense organs. Endocrine system: internal secretion glands, hormones, receptors and regulation. Relationship between the endocrine, nervous and immune systems. Blood and Immune system. Blood vessels and blood pressure control. Relationship between the lymphatic and venous systems. Heart: electrical regulation, blood supply, relationship between the heart and the circulation. Respiratory system: airways, function tests, blood oxygenation.  Gastrointestinal tract. Enzymatic alterations of the bolus, intestinal absorption and elimination of food. Urinary and Reproductive systems. Morphofunctional concept of nephron and regulation of electrolyte and acid base equilibrium. Hormonal control of reproduction.

• Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's objectives

  The content of this curricular unit will enables a vast and profound knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Students will be able to easily assess and interpret the normal human function and anatomy and at the same time develop their own critical analisis and detect common problems; moreover they will acquire skills in this medical discipline preparing them to be a part of a multidisciplinary research team either in academia or in the corporate world.

• Teaching methodologies (including evaluation):

  Theorectical lessons and individual/group exercices.

  Students will have access to recomended bibliography and power point presentations.

  Final exam: multiple choice

• Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes

  The evaluation method proposed allows and accurate appraisement of students’ knowledge and competences. They will be evaluated on the basis of their knowledge, generic skills, critical analysis and group work. 

   

  Final grade=final exam (70%) and practical exercices (30%).

• Main Bibliography

  1-Hall JE, Guyton A. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. Saunders Elsevier. 12^th edition. 2011

   

  2-Rohen JW, Yokovh C, Lutjen-Drecoll E. Color Atlas
of Anatomy A Photographic Study of the Human Body. Wolters Kluwer/ Lippincott Williams – Wilkins. 7^th edition. 2011

   

  3- Vanputte CL, Tate P, Stephensn TD, Seeley RR. Seeley'S Anatomy & Physiology. McGraw-Hill. 10^th edition. 2013