GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Provide an overview of the basic physiological functions
Prerequisites
human anatomy
physics
general chemistry
Course contents summary
neuron, membrane potentials, action potentials, chemical synapses
Spinal reflexes, postural tone, vestibular system
Pyramidal - extrapyramidal system
Sympathetic - parasympathetic system, hypothalamus, thermoregulation, sleep-wakefulness cycle
Striated and smooth muscle.
Physical principles of hemodynamics
Cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac mechanics
Arterial pressure regulation
Capillary exchange
Venous and lymphatic circulation
Coronary and cerebral circulation
Respiratory mechanics
Alveolar-capillary exchange
Functions of the stomach
Functions of the small intestine, exocrine secretions of the liver and pancreas
Regulation of the volume and composition of body fluids
Renal functions
Recommended readings
berne-levy fisiologia CEA
rhoades-pflanzer fisiologia generale e umana PICCIN
