Course: Physiology

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Course title Physiology
Course code FZS/FYZO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
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)
  • Roubíček Tomáš, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures: 1) Linking structure and function in the human body, from atom through molecule, cell, cell organelles to organs; biological membranes, characterization of cell membranes and mechanisms involved in the transport of substances across membranes; principles of physiological functions, fundamentals of regulation in organism; internal environment and homeostasis 2) Blood; blood cell functions, blood cell types, blood groups, blood clotting, defensive functions of the organism 3) Breathing; relationship of respiration and other vital functions, characteristics of lung capacity volumes, measurement possibilities; breathing center 4) 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 5) 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 6) Excretory systems of organism; maintaining the stability of the internal environment by the kidneys; functional renal morphology, urine production; reproduction and development; physiology of reproduction. 7) Humoral regulation; physiology of endocrine glands; autonomous nervous system 8) Motor and executive functions in organism; musculoskeletal system, muscle function, muscle contraction biochemistry 9) Neurophysiology; general neurophysiology, functional morphology; the central nervous system; highest nerve function; integration functions of the CNS, senses Exercises: 1) Principles of physiological functions, blood, breathing 2) Circulatory system, digestive system 3) Excretory system, reproduction and development 4) Humoral regulation, endocrine glands, autonomic nervous system 5) Musculoskeletal system, neurophysiology

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming)
  • Class attendance - 64 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is conceived as a theoretical-practical unit. It builds on the knowledge gained in anatomy. It introduces physiological functions and processes that take place at the level of cells, organs and individual organ systems and organism as a whole. It provides students with a comprehensive picture of the activities of a healthy human organism.
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.
  • MOUREK, Jindřich. Fyziologie: učebnice pro studenty zdravotnických oborů. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3918-2.
  • ROKYTA, R. Fyziologie a patologická fyziologie: pro klinickou praxi. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-4867-2.
  • ROKYTA, Richard. Fyziologie. Praha: Galén, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7492-238-1.
  • WARD, Jeremy P. T. a R. W. A. LINDEN. Základy fyziologie. Praha: Galén, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7262-667-0.


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): General Nurse (14) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): General Nurse (14) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter