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Sciences of the movement - mod. PHYSIOLOGY OF SYSTEMS OF MOTION
MARA FABRI

Seat Medicina e Chirurgia
A.A. 2013-2014
Credits 3
Hours 30
Period 2^ semestre
Language ENG
U-gov code MT01-11-11 MT074

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of Anatomy and Biochemistry

Development of the course

The student is required to gain a thorough knowledge of the functions of human cells and organs in physiological conditions as well as of the role of the different components of body systems. In addition, knowledge about functional organization of motor systems and control of voluntary movement will be provided.



Learning outcomes

At the end of the Course the student should be aware of the basic mechanisms underpinning the functioning of body systems and apparatuses and of how they are dynamically integrated in physiological conditions. The student should also be thoroughly familiar with the general mechanisms responsible for the functional control of motor systems and of control of voluntary movement.



Program

General principles of Physiology. Concept of homeostasis. Fluid compartments. Cell membrane. Transport mechanisms across membranes.
Cell physiology. Resting membrane potential. Action potential: origin and conduction. Synaptic transmission. Central nervous system neurotransmitters.
Functional organization of the vertebrate nervous system. The autonomic nervous system.
Muscle physiology. Morphological and functional characteristics of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. Muscle contraction. Mechanical and biochemical aspects. Energy sources for muscle contraction. Motor unit.
Cardiovascular physiology. Electrical activity of the heart. The heart as a pump. General hemodynamic principles. Laminar and turbulent flow. Measurement of arterial blood pressure.
Capillary exchanges. Blood flow from the major veins to the heart. The regulation of cardiac output and of peripheral circulation.
Respiratory physiology. Respiratory mechanics. Lung volumes. Alveolar ventilation. Alveolar gas exchanges. Blood transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Nervous and chemical regulation of respiration.
Renal physiology. Kidney functional anatomy. Glomerular filtration and renal blood flow. Absorptive and secretory functions of renal tubules. Homeostatic mechanisms maintaining osmolality and normal volume and ionic composition of extracellular fluids. Micturition.

Gastrointestinal physiology. Motility and secretions. Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Nervous and hormonal control of gastrointestinal functions.

Physiology of movement. Definition of reflex. Spinal reflexes: stretch and withdrawal reflexes. Neural substrate for reflex responses. Control of posture and voluntary motor activity. Role of cortical motor areas. Corticospinal and corticobulbar tracts. Role of cerebellum and basal ganglia.



 

Development of the examination
Oral

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