ID:
501720
Duration (hours):
16
CFU:
2
SSD:
FISIOLOGIA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (01/10/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
knowledge on hormones and on their regulation functions carried out on the various organs and systems
Course Prerequisites
The student of the Human Physiology course is required to possess the
following knowledge and skills:
- mathematics: knowledge of mathematics at secondary school level supplemented
by the skills acquired in the teaching of Medical Physics in the first year of the course
- physics: all the skills acquired in the teaching of Medical Physics in the first year of
the course with particular regard to the biophysical approach to the function of
tissues and organs.
- biology: physics skills at secondary school level supplemented by all the skills
acquired in the Biology teaching of the 1st year of the course with particular regard to
the genetic code, its transmission and mutations
- histology: all the knowledge acquired in the teaching of Histology and Embryology
in the first year of the course with particular regard to cellular functions and the
structure of tissues and organs.
- anatomy: all the knowledge acquired in the teaching of Human Anatomy in the first
year of the course with particular emphasis on the structure of organs and their
functional anatomy. Passing the Anatomy examination is a prerequisite for the
Human Physiology examination.
- biochemistry: all the skills acquired in the Biochemistry course of the first year with
particular emphasis on the metabolic pathways of energy metabolism, mitochondrial
function, the structure of proteins and their synthesis and degradation. Passing the
Biochemistry examination is a prerequisite for the Physiology examination.
following knowledge and skills:
- mathematics: knowledge of mathematics at secondary school level supplemented
by the skills acquired in the teaching of Medical Physics in the first year of the course
- physics: all the skills acquired in the teaching of Medical Physics in the first year of
the course with particular regard to the biophysical approach to the function of
tissues and organs.
- biology: physics skills at secondary school level supplemented by all the skills
acquired in the Biology teaching of the 1st year of the course with particular regard to
the genetic code, its transmission and mutations
- histology: all the knowledge acquired in the teaching of Histology and Embryology
in the first year of the course with particular regard to cellular functions and the
structure of tissues and organs.
- anatomy: all the knowledge acquired in the teaching of Human Anatomy in the first
year of the course with particular emphasis on the structure of organs and their
functional anatomy. Passing the Anatomy examination is a prerequisite for the
Human Physiology examination.
- biochemistry: all the skills acquired in the Biochemistry course of the first year with
particular emphasis on the metabolic pathways of energy metabolism, mitochondrial
function, the structure of proteins and their synthesis and degradation. Passing the
Biochemistry examination is a prerequisite for the Physiology examination.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, rehearsal and questions and answers to the class
Assessment Methods
For further information please see the Integrated Course Syllabus for “[506512] - FUNCTIONS OF THE BODY”
Texts
vander's human physiology
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 25th Edition - McGraw Hill
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 25th Edition - McGraw Hill
Contents
Hormonal Control Systems
Hormone Structures and Synthesis
Amine Hormones
Peptide and Protein Hormones
Steroid Hormones
Hormone Transport in the Blood
Hormone Metabolism and Excretion
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Hormone Receptors
Events Elicited by Hormone–Receptor Binding
Pharmacological Effects of Hormones
Inputs That Control Hormone Secretion
Control by Plasma Concentrations of Mineral Ions or Organic
Nutrients
Control by Neurons
Control by Other Hormones
Types of Endocrine Disorders
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
Hyporesponsiveness and Hyperresponsiveness
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Control Systems Involving the HypothalamuS and Pituitary Gland
Posterior Pituitary Gland Hormones
Anterior Pituitary Gland Hormones and the Hypothalamus
The Thyroid Gland
Synthesis of Thyroid Hormones
Control of Thyroid Function
Actions of Thyroid Hormones
Metabolic Actions
Permissive Actions
Growth and Development
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The Endocrine Response to Stress
Physiological Functions of Cortisol
Functions of Cortisol in Stress
Adrenal Insufficiency and Cushing’s Syndrome
Other Hormones Released During Stress
Psychological Stress and Disease
Endocrine Control of Growth
Bone Growth
Environmental Factors Influencing Growth
Hormonal Influences on Growth
Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factors
Thyroid Hormones
Insulin
Sex Hormones
Cortisol
Endocrine Control of Calcium Homeostasis
Effector Sites for Calcum Homeostasis
Bone
Kidneys
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hormonal Controls
Parathyroid Hormone
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D
Calcitonin
Metabolic Bone Diseases
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Hormone Structures and Synthesis
Amine Hormones
Peptide and Protein Hormones
Steroid Hormones
Hormone Transport in the Blood
Hormone Metabolism and Excretion
Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Hormone Receptors
Events Elicited by Hormone–Receptor Binding
Pharmacological Effects of Hormones
Inputs That Control Hormone Secretion
Control by Plasma Concentrations of Mineral Ions or Organic
Nutrients
Control by Neurons
Control by Other Hormones
Types of Endocrine Disorders
Hyposecretion
Hypersecretion
Hyporesponsiveness and Hyperresponsiveness
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Control Systems Involving the HypothalamuS and Pituitary Gland
Posterior Pituitary Gland Hormones
Anterior Pituitary Gland Hormones and the Hypothalamus
The Thyroid Gland
Synthesis of Thyroid Hormones
Control of Thyroid Function
Actions of Thyroid Hormones
Metabolic Actions
Permissive Actions
Growth and Development
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
The Endocrine Response to Stress
Physiological Functions of Cortisol
Functions of Cortisol in Stress
Adrenal Insufficiency and Cushing’s Syndrome
Other Hormones Released During Stress
Psychological Stress and Disease
Endocrine Control of Growth
Bone Growth
Environmental Factors Influencing Growth
Hormonal Influences on Growth
Growth Hormone and Insulin-Like Growth Factors
Thyroid Hormones
Insulin
Sex Hormones
Cortisol
Endocrine Control of Calcium Homeostasis
Effector Sites for Calcum Homeostasis
Bone
Kidneys
Gastrointestinal Tract
Hormonal Controls
Parathyroid Hormone
1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D
Calcitonin
Metabolic Bone Diseases
Hypercalcemia
Hypocalcemia
Course Language
English
More information
- The course offers tutoring focused on in-depth analysis and further understanding of the topics taught.
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