PHYSIOLOGY (B)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
see main form of the course
Course contents summary
Metabolism: direct and indirect methods of calorimetry. Chemistry and functions of nutrients. Neural and hormonal control mechanisms of GI functions. Motility of GI: chewing, swallowing, gastric and intestinal motility, defecation. Secretions of GI: saliva, gastric secretion, intestinal secretion, pancreatic secretion and biliary secretion. Digestion, absorption and transport of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and vitamins.
Course contents
Metabolism: direct and indirect methods of calorimetry. Chemistry and functions of nutrients. Neural and hormonal control mechanisms of GI functions. Motility of GI: chewing, swallowing, gastric and intestinal motility, defecation. Secretions of GI: saliva, gastric secretion, intestinal secretion, pancreatic secretion and biliary secretion. Digestion, absorption and transport of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and vitamins.
Recommended readings
FISIOLOGIA MEDICA a cura di Fiorenzo Conti, Ed. Edi-Ermes
Teaching methods
frontal lessons with Powerpoint presentations
Assessment methods and criteria
see main form of the course
