Course: Physiology

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Course title Physiology
Course code KFE/FZZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Švíglerová Jitka, Doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Grundmanová Martina, MUDr.
Course content
Lectures 1. Cell physiology. Getting energy. Cell membrane polarization. Ion channels and their functions. Resting a action potential. 2. Physiology of muscle tissue. 3. Physiology of blood. Function of hemoglobin and its metabolism. Energy balance of erythrocytes. Sedimentation. Hematocrit. Leukocyte - division, function, phagocytosis. Differential blood count. Thrombocyte - Function. Hemostasis. Mechanism of hemocoagulation. Fibrinolysis. 4. Physiology of the immune system. Specific and nonspecific immunity. 5. Physiology of cardiovascular system. Electric cardiomyocyte activity, resting and action potential. ECG. Cardiac cycle. Starling's Law. External manifestations of cardiac activity. Hemodynamics of blood circulation. Flow and pressure in arteries. Microcirculation. Blood flow and pressure in the veins. Blood circulation management. Lymphatic system. 6. Physiology of respiratory system. 7. Physiology of excretion - kidney activity. Control of kidney function. 8. Physiology of GIT - mechanical function, regulation mechanisms, formation of juices and enzymes and tissue hormones, resorption of nutrients and minerals, basal metabolism, energy equivalent. Transformation of substances and energies. 9. Physiology of the endocrine system. 10. Physiology of sexual systems. Menstrual cycle. 11. Mechanism of nervous control - hierarchy of CNS effects on peripheral organs. 12. Learning, memory, sleep. 13. Physiology of senses - vision, hearing. 14. Physiology of senses - sense of smell, taste, tactile sensation, pain. 15. Physiology of the skin. Receptors

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to describe the anatomy of internal organs
Skills
are not required
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explains the function and describes the principle of its control in all organ systems
defines the concept of specific and non-specific immunity
describes the CNS integration function
explains hemodynamics of blood circulation
defines lung volumes and capacities
Skills
in follow-up preclinical and clinical subjects derives from knowledge of physiological functions
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
Competences
Lecture
Multimedia supported teaching
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Skills
Oral exam
Competences
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Rokyta, Richard. Fyziologie. 2016. ISBN 978-80-7492-238-1.
  • Silbernagl, Stefan; Despopoulos, Agamemnon. Atlas fyziologie člověka : překlad 8. německého vydání. 4. české vydání. 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-4271-7.


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