ID:
501770
Duration (hours):
16
CFU:
2
SSD:
FISIOLOGIA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 05/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
Consolidate the knowledge on hormones and on their functions carried out on the various organs and systems. Increase the understanding of homeostatic regulation
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
The exam consists of a written test and an oral test. Written Test. It is divided into two consecutive phases: Phase 1: Multiple choice test, composed of 60 questions, each with only one correct answer. 1 point will be awarded for each correct answer. 0 points for each unanswered question. -0.25 points for each incorrect answer The minimum score required to proceed to the second part of the written test is 36 points (60% of the maximum score), which represents the minimum level of basic knowledge required to continue. Duration: 45 minutes . Phase 2: For students who reach the eligibility threshold in the test, the IT system will automatically and without interruption allow access to the second phase of the written test, consisting of two open-ended questions. Each question has a time limit of 15 minutes for the response. Answers will be evaluated with a qualitative judgment: insufficient, sufficient, good, and excellent. To pass this phase, students must achieve at least a sufficient in both questions. Oral Test Only students who pass the written test can take the oral test. Exam Schedule The schedule is determined based on the order of registration. The exam as a whole is aimed at assessing the level of knowledge acquired, the overall mastery of the subject, the ability to analyze and synthesize, as well as the command of medical-scientific language.
Texts
One of the following books
Vander's Human Physiology, 14th Edition - McGraw Hill
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 25th Edition - McGraw Hill
Berne & Levy Physiology, 6th Edition - Elsevier
Vander's Human Physiology, 14th Edition - McGraw Hill
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 25th Edition - McGraw Hill
Berne & Levy Physiology, 6th Edition - Elsevier
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
Italian
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