Παρουσίαση/Προβολή

(MEDICEN123) -  Clio Mavragani, Theodoros Vassilakopoulos, Konstantinos Palikaras, Athanasios Armakolas

Περιγραφή Μαθήματος

Physiology 4^th semester

Aim

At the end of this course, which is delivered by both lectures and practicals, students will be able to describe mechanisms governing physiological responses and adaptations of the human body.

Course objectives & contents

• Research methodology in biomedicine, introduction to systems biology and its role in precision medicine
• “OMICs” technologies and their use in precision medicine
• Introduction to microscopy and its applications in biomedical research and precision medicine.
• Introduction to genetic engineering and gene therapy using modern gene targeting and repair methods
• Introduction to the cardiovascular system. Structure and function
• Origin of the heart rhythm and electrical activity
• The heart as a pump
• Characteristics of blood and lymphatic flow
• Cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms
• Special circulatory systems
• Introduction to the gastrointestinal system. Physiology and anatomy of the gastrointestinal system.
• Digestion, absorption and nutritional principles
• Gastrointestinal motility
• Physiology and anatomy of the liver, gall bladder and pancreas
• GI applied physiology – pathophysiology – syndromes resulting from GI dysfunction – Student questions
• Introduction to lung structure and function
• Gas exchange in the lung and transport to tissues
• Regulation of respiration

• Renal function
• Physiology of urination
• Extracellular matrix regulation, fluid and volume
• Acid-base balance

Attendance

This course is comprised by both lectures and lab practicals. Regarding lectures, the attendance is mandatory for 80% of the teaching hours (only 10 teaching hours can be missed). The attendance in lab practicals is 100% mandatory.

Examinations

This course is examined through written multiple choice question (MCQ) exams on material taught during lectures and lab practicals. The right to a written examination is granted only if all the lab practicals have been attended. In the case that the exam is not passed, the candidate can resit the examination during the resit examination period.

Ημερομηνία δημιουργίας

Δευτέρα 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2023