Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | PHYSIOLOGY | ||||||
Course Unit Code | PHA205 | ||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6 | ||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||
Course Contents | · Organisation, structure, functions of mammalian cells. · Function of cell structure and organelles in various tissues. · Autonomic Nervous System. · Cardiovascular system, Physiology of myocardium, cardiac rhythm. · Blood and lymph. · Kidney and body fluids. Formation of urine, diuresis, acid-base control. · Respiration, exchange of gases. Lung ventilation. Respiratory control. · Gastrointestinal system. Control of gastrointestinal mobility and secretions. Digestion. · Metabolism and temperature control. · Endocrine and Reproduction systems. Introduction to Endocrinology. Hormonal effects on human reproduction. · Homeostasis, homeostatic responses, Biologic stress. · Coordination of the body functions. · Physiology of the central nervous system. Function of neurons, the supportive role of neuroglia and astrocytes, synapses, neurotransmitter vesicles, transduction of sensory stimuli and senses. Function of the different brain areas and inner connections. The higher functions of brain, cortex-hippocampus-medulla. · Movement and muscular tone. · Interaction of nervous, immune and endocrine systems, their collaboration in homeostasis. · Elements of the pathophysiology of some common and/or important neurodegenerative diseases and biologic stress. · Labaratory work: Sedation - excitation of the central nervous system; Neuromuscular junction; Intestinal motility; Insulin and diabetes mellitus; Blood and blood cells; Biologic stress, structural, functional, biochemical alterations. | ||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer-based presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are made available for students to use in combination with the recommended textbooks. | ||||||
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Language of instruction | Greek | ||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |