The curricular unit of Physiology II is in itself a strong contribution to the understanding of physiopathology, pharmacology and therapeutics. Physiology II has a close link with other disciplines of the first and second cycles of the Master’s degree in Medicine and it is an important and fundamental pillar in physicians’ training. The general aim of the teaching of physiology is to give students the opportunity to acquire training concerning the bases of functioning of the different tissues and organs and their integration into the human body, so that they know how to relate the functional aspects with the pathophysiological aspects and with the medicines and therapeutics action mechanisms.
At the end of this curricular unit, besides the acquisition of knowledge in the fundamentals of the area, students should be able to apply the acquired knowledge and to implement procedures and techniques for assessment of a particular function and interpret the results.
1. Physiology of the Urinary System. Acid-base and Water-electrolyte Balance.
2. Physiology of the Gastrointestinal System.
3. Physiology of the Nervous System.
4. Physiology of the Endocrine System.
5. Adipose Tissue Physiology. Adipocyte Dysfunction.
6. Regulation of Food Intake and Energy Expenditure.
7 Physical Exercise and Temperature Regulation.
8. Physiology of the Reproductive System. Pregnancy, Fetal and Neonatal Physiology.
9. Immune-neuroendocrine System
Theoretical classes:
The theoretical classes are intended to lead students towards the fundamental aspects of human physiology.
The aim is that students understand the functions of the different organs and systems and their integration.
Practical Classes:
The aim of practical classes is that students apply the knowledge they acquired in theoretical classes, and, in the end, they know how to carry out procedures and techniques for assessment of a particular function and interpret obtained results in the context of clinical problems or cases.
Assessment:
Exam:100%
.Human Physiology. The Basis of Medicine. Oxford Core Texts - Gillian Pocock and Christopher D. Richards
.Review of Medical Physiology - William Ganon
.Textbook of Medical Physiology - Arthur C. Guyton and John E. Hall
.Human Physiology: an integrated approach - Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
.Berne & Levy Physiology - B.M. Koeppen and B.A. Staton
.Artigos Científicos sobre alguns dos temas das aulas práticas e teóricas / Scientific articles on some of the
themes approached in practical and theoretical classes
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