Class Physiology I

Human Physiology is actually one of the most fundamental areas for biomedical and biopharmaceutical formation. It integrates a diversified knowledge, from cell biology, to chemistry, biochemistry and functional morphology, essential to understand and consolidate pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology, but also for other clinical specialities.

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Introduction Organization of the human body - fluid compartments. Homeostasis. Bioelectricity and electrophysiology Nerve. Resting and action potential. Conduction and Neurotransmission. Synaptic integration. Control of physiological functions - the neuroendocrine system: Nervous System - Central SN and Peripheral SN. Somatic SN and Autonomous SN. Sensory system and sense organs. Integration of somatosensory sensitivity. Nociception. Endocrine organization - definitions, actions and hormonal regulation. Hypothalamo-hypophysis axis as an example of neuroendocrine integration. Consciousness, emotions and behavior Integrated functions (multisystem Physiology)  Control of posture, balance and movement. Energy balance metabolism and physiology of adipose tissue Biological rhythms. Sleep-vigil cycle

this curricular unit uses various active learning strategies such as the virtual human body from Anatomage, and biological signal simulators (Physioex) among others

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