Learning objectives
Aimed to provide description and general mechanisms underlying eukaryotic cell functions, particularly for what concerns membrane excitability and those integration processes which allow different cell types to synergistically perform specific functions.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in: cell biology, biochemistry, antomy, mathematics,and physics
Course unit content
Membrane transports. Diffusion laws. Membrane potentials and electrical signals. Inter-cellular communication. Neurons and synapses. Sensory systems. Muscles and Glands.
Full programme
1. Membrane transports.
2. Diffusion laws. 3. Membrane potentials and electrical signals.
4. Inter-cellular communication.
5. Neurons and synapses.
6. Sensory systems.
7. Muscles and Glands.
Bibliography
Vander's Human Physiology, 12th edition. E.P. Widmaier, H. Raff, K.T. Strang.
McGraw-Hill Companies
Teaching methods
Oral lessons with slides projection.
Assessment methods and criteria
Finale Oral Examination
Other information
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