Physiology 2
Objectives
The main purpose of the CUs of Physiology 1 and Physiology 2 is the study of normal
function of tissues and organs in the human body. One aims at the essential
functional aspects of tissues and organs in order to understand underlying
mechanisms in pathology, mechanisms of action of drugs and therapeutics. The
course establishes a relationship between the concepts and respective application
and promotes the use of reasoning to explain mechanisms and functional
integration.
General characterization
Code
107007
Credits
7
Responsible teacher
Carlos Manuel Nunes Filipe,SUSANA ISABEL MATEUS SANTOS,SOFIA LAURA PEREIRA RIBEIRO RAMOS
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 196
Teaching language
PT
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Available soon
Teaching method
The CU of Physiology aims to teach the main functioning mechanisms of the
different organs and systems of the healthy individual. This constitutes an essential
starting point for the knowledge of the mechanisms underlying disease, as well as
for the understanding of the adaptive adjustments of the organism to aggressive
environments or pathogenic agents. Taking these in consideration, both theoretical
information is provided and critical thinking and deductive skills are trained. These
knowledge and skills are fundamental for the understanding of pathophysiology.
The presentation of the physiology of the organs and systems is made in sequence,
starting always by the general regulatory principles and mechanisms that control
their functions.
Evaluation method
Throughout the semester the student can accumulate a maximum of 30% of the
final score. For that, during the semester three tests are carried out focusing on the
contents of the practical classes (scoring 10% each). The final exam (multiple choice
test) is scored for 70%. The final result (sum of final exam score with the practical
test scores) is converted to scale 0-20. To be approved the student has to add, in the
set of practices and final examination ratings, a minimum equivalent to 9.5 on the
scale of 0-20. Regardless of the final classification, to be approved in the Curricular
Unit of Physiology, students must have passed the final exam. The procedures for
reviewing the quizzes will be in accordance with the current pedagogic regulation.
Subject matter
- Respiratory physiology
- Blood transport of gases
- Pysiology of exercice
- Renal physiology
- Water and acid-base balance
- Endocrine Physiology