Course: Physiology

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Course title Physiology
Course code FZS/FYTT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Pidhorodecký Jan, MUDr.
  • Tomašov Pavol, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Kroupa Lukáš, MUDr.
Course content
Lectures: 1) Linking structure and function in the human body, from atom through molecule, cell, cell organelles to organs; biological membranes, characteristics of cell membranes and mechanisms involved in the transport of substances across membranes 2) Principles of physiological functions, fundamentals of regulation in organism; internal environment and homeostasis; importance of internal environment for the course of physiological processes in the body 3) Blood; blood cell functions, blood cell types, blood groups, blood clotting, defensive functions of the organism; fundamentals of immunology, specific and non-specific immunity 4) Breathing; relationship of respiration and other vital functions, characteristics of lung capacity volumes, measurement possibilities; respiratory center as an example of a simple neural network 5) The circulatory system as a dynamic means of homeostasis; external manifestations of heart activity, heart revolution, work and cardiac output, cardiac electrical activity, ECG; basic questions of hemodynamics, regulation of cardiovascular activity, blood pressure, regulation of cardiovascular activity, peculiarities of blood flow in lungs and brain 6) Digestive system; interconnection of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of digestive enzymes, regulatory function of hormones of the digestive system; physiology of metabolism, general principles of metabolism, metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, food intake management, principles of proper nutrition, the role of vitamins, minerals and trace elements 7) Excretory systems of organism; maintaining the stability of the internal environment by the kidneys; functional renal morphology, urine production 8) Reproduction and development; physiology of reproduction, pregnancy; physiology of aging 9) Humoral regulation; physiology of endocrine glands, general mechanism of hormone action; principles of hormone metabolism regulation; feedback 10) Autonomic nervous system; hypothalamus as an important integration center of neuro-humoral regulations 11) Motor and executive functions in organism; musculoskeletal system, muscle function, muscle contraction biochemistry 12) Neurophysiology; general neurophysiology, functional morphology 13) Central nervous system; highest nerve function; integration function of CNS, behavior physiology, memory 14) Senses; conversion of stimulus modality to excitement modality

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Demonstration
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course builds on the knowledge gained in anatomy. It acquaints with the physiology of individual organ systems in the field of human physiology, gives an overview of physiological functions at the cellular and organ systems. The knowledge of physiology is followed by pathology and pathological physiology.
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
Prerequisites
Preconditions are frased in the annotation of the course and in the curriculum of the studying programme.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam

Credit: - condition for passing the test, - 80% attendance at lessons. Exam: - oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • KITTNAR, Otomar. Lékařská fyziologie. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3068-4.
  • LANGMEIER, Miloš. Základy lékařské fyziologie. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2526-0.
  • MOUREK, Jindřich. Fyziologie: učebnice pro studenty zdravotnických oborů. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3918-2.
  • MYSLIVEČEK, Jaromír. Základy neurověd. Paha: Triton, 2009. ISBN 978-80-738-7088-1.
  • ROKYTA, Richard. Fyziologie a patologická fyziologie: pro klinickou praxi. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-4867-2.
  • WARD, Jeremy P. T. a R. W. A. LINDEN. Základy fyziologie. Praha: Galén, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7262-667.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Health Rescuer (15) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Biomedical Technology (12) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter