Course: Physiology 1

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Course title Physiology 1
Course code FZS/FYZ1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Tomašov Pavol, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Pidhorodecký Jan, MUDr.
  • Hynčicová Petra, M.Sc.
Course content
Lectures: 1) Connection of structure and function in the human organism, from atom to molecule, cell, cell organelles to organs; biological membranes, characteristics of cell membranes and mechanisms involved in the transport of substances through membranes; principles of physiological functions, basics of regulation in the organism; internal environment and homeostasis. 2) Blood; function of blood cells, types of blood cells, blood groups, blood clotting, defense functions of the organism. 3) Breathing; relationship between breathing and other vital functions, characteristics of lung capacity volumes, measurement possibilities; center respiration. 4) Circulatory system as a dynamic means of homeostasis; external manifestations of cardiac activity, cardiac revolution, work and cardiac output, electrical activity of the heart, ECG; basic issues of hemodynamics, regulation of cardiovascular activity apparatus, blood pressure, regulation of the activity of the cardiovascular apparatus, peculiarities of blood flow in the lungs and brain. 5) Digestive system; connection of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of digestive enzymes, regulatory function of digestive hormones systems; metabolism physiology, general principles of metabolism, carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, management food intake, principles of proper nutrition, role of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. 6) Excretory systems of the organism; maintenance of the constancy of the internal environment by the kidneys; functional kidney morphology, formation can; reproduction and development; reproductive physiology. 7) Humoral regulation; physiology of endocrine gland function. 8) Autonomic nervous system. 9) Motor and executive functions in the body; movement system, muscle function, biochemistry of muscle contraction. 10) Neurophysiology; general neurophysiology, functional morphology; central nervous system; highest nervous functions; integrative functions of the CNS, senses. Exercises: 1) to 10) on the topic of the lecture.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Practicum
Learning outcomes
Physiology is a functional science that examines and explains the activity of the organism. Human physiology is a science that investigates a explaining the function of the human organism. The aim of the subject is to know and understand the essence of these events - at the level of cells and at the level of organ systems.
The student gets to know the function of the human organism at the level of cells and at the level of organ systems
Prerequisites
untermined

Assessment methods and criteria
Test

Credit: - condition for passing the test, - 80% attendance at lessons. - a written test
Recommended literature
  • KITTNAR, Otmar. Přehled lékařské fyziologie. Praha, Grada Publishing, 2021. ISBN 978-80-271-1025-4.
  • KITTNAR, Otmat. Lékařská fyziologie, 2. přepracované a doplněné vydání. Praha, Grada Publishing, 2020. ISBN 9788024719634.
  • 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.
  • SILBERNAGL, S. a DESPOPOULOS, A. Atlas fyziologie člověka. Praha, Grada Publishing, 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-4271-7.


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