Physiology

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course gives the student a clear insight into the structure and function of the most important organs and organ systems composing the human organism.

Purpose and aim of the course is to introduce students to physiological functions and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body against systems, the general rules governing the multifaceted and complex functional interdependence, their normal operating parameters and possible physiological deviations in cell level, tissue, organ and operating system.

After the successful completion of the course the student will be in the position to: 

• Recognize and describe the physiological functions and the fundamental mechanisms underlying normal function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of the human body.
• Understand the principles of the systems of the human body that coordinate all physiological functions and explain the basic mechanisms of homeostasis.
• Analyze the physiological function of a tissue or organ and the individual biological systems in relation to the support of the whole organization to be able to perceive the deviation from normal and semiotics-symptoms arising due to this disorder.
• Apply knowledge of functional mechanisms and their regulation to explain the pathophysiology underlying common diseases.
• Be familiar with scientific terminology-nomenclature of the science of human physiology, so to understand and use it accurately and scientifically to exercise his profession.
• Identify and utilize appropriate reference resources to clarify and expand knowledge of Physiology.

 

GENERAL SKILLS

• Self-reliant project
• Assignment in multidisciplinary environment
• Production of new research ideas
• Promotion of free, creative, and inductive thinking

 

CORSE CONTENT

• Basic Knowledge about cell, cell division, basic tissues and the human body. Homeostasis- Homeostatic mechanism
• Cellular physiology. Membrane transport. Intercellular communication. Apoptosis.
• Water, Electrolytes, Acid-base balance
• Hematopoietic – Lymphatic system. The Blood: blood components, hemostasis and coagulation. Defense mechanisms of the body – the Immune system.
• Heart and Circulation
• Respiratory system. Sleep
• Urinary system
• Nervous system. The Sensory systems
• Muscle system–Muscle tissue. Muscle contraction
• Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology
• Digestive (Gastrointestinal) system
• Thermoregulation

 

STUDENT EVALUATION

• Writing Final Examination (100%) which includes:
• Multiple Choice Test Questions
• Quick Reply Test Questions
• Full Reply Test Questions

 

RECOMENTED BIBLIOGRAFY

• Χανιώτης Φ., Χανιώτης Δ. Φυσιολογία, Ιατρικές Εκδόσεις Λίτσας, Αθήνα 2009
• Mulroney S. Myers A. Netter’s βασικές αρχές φυσιολογίας του ανθρώπου, Broken Hill Publ. 2010
• Vander A., Sherman J., Luciano D. Φυσιολογία του ανθρώπου. Broken Hill Publ. 2011
• Πλέσσας Σ. Φυσιολογία του ανθρώπου, Εκδόσεις Ε. Πλέσσα, Αθήνα 2010
• Schmidt Robert F. Συνοπτική φυσιολογία του ανθρώπου, Broken Hill Publ. 2010
• Costanzo L. S. Φυσιολογία, Εκδόσεις Λαγός, Αθήνα 2012.
• Blaustein M., Kao J., Matteson D. Κυτταρική Φυσιολογία, Επιστημονικές Εκδόσεις Παρισιάνου, Αθήνα 2011.
• Boron W, Boulpeap E. Ιατρική Φυσιολογία, Ιατρικές Εκδόσεις Π.Χ. Πασχαλίδης, Αθήνα.
• Guyton A. Φυσιολογία του ανθρώπου, Ιατρικές Εκδόσεις Λίτσας, Αθήνα.

 

 

EUDOXUS

• Φυσιολογία, Χανιώτης Φραγκίσκος, Χανιώτης Δημήτριος Λεπτομέρειες
•  Φυσιολογία του Ανθρώπου, Silverthorn Dee Unglaub Λεπτομέρειες
• Φυσιολογία, Linda S. Costanzo Λεπτομέρειες