Course: Physiology

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Course title Physiology
Course code UZV/PAAF2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kalita Ondřej, doc. MUDr. Ph.D., MBA
  • Havelka Pavel, MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Peloušková Nina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures - Reproductive system: structure and function - male reproductive system, female reproductive system, sexual development, sexual characteristics, human development, pregnancy, fetal development, physiology of reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth, breast, mammary gland, lactation and its hormonal control, importance of breastfeeding (5 hours). - Blood circulation: small, large, and fetal circulation and its functions, structure and function of the heart, lymphatic system, spleen, blood composition, physiology of body fluids, function of blood, blood types, transfusions, function of the immune system, immune control, defense mechanisms of the body (4 hours). - Endocrine system: function of endocrine glands, hormonal regulation of the body, hormones, hypo- and hyperfunction (3 hours). - Skin system: structure of the skin and accessory skin organs, function of the skin and accessory skin organs, skin sensation, pain perception, effects of UV radiation. Thermoregulation: importance of body temperature and its regulation (2 hours). - Nervous system: central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, function of the nervous system - reflexes, stimulation, action potential, excitation, inhibition, mediators, activity of the nervous system, physiology of sleep, memory - learning, speech, thinking (4 hours). - Sensory organs: structure of the eye, ear, olfactory system, function of the eye, ear, olfactory system, receptors - function, classification, characteristics (4 hours). Seminars - Reproductive system: structure and function - male reproductive system, female reproductive system, sexual development, sexual characteristics, human development, pregnancy, fetal development, physiology of reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth, breast, mammary gland, lactation and its hormonal control, importance of breastfeeding (5 hours). - Blood circulation: small, large, and fetal circulation and its functions, structure and function of the heart, lymphatic system, spleen, blood composition, physiology of body fluids, function of blood, blood types, transfusions, function of the immune system, immune control, defense mechanisms of the body (4 hours). - Endocrine system: function of endocrine glands, hormonal regulation of the body, hormones, hypo- and hyperfunction (4 hours). - Skin system: structure of the skin and accessory skin organs, function of the skin and accessory skin organs, skin sensation, pain perception, effects of UV radiation. Thermoregulation: importance of body temperature and its regulation (2 hours). - Nervous system: central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, function of the nervous system - reflexes, stimulation, action potential, excitation, inhibition, mediators, activity of the nervous system, physiology of sleep, memory - learning, speech, thinking (5 hours). - Sensory organs: structure of the eye, ear, olfactory system, function of the eye, ear, olfactory system, receptors - function, classification, characteristics (2 hours).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Observation, Simple experiments
  • Participation in classes - 52 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 68 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
The student knows the structure and developmental diversity of the human body systems.
The student knows the structure and developmental diversity of the human body systems.
learning outcomes
Know the structure, functions, and developmental characteristics of individual systems of the human body
Know the structure, functions, and developmental characteristics of individual systems of the human body
Use Latin terminology to describe the human body
Use Latin terminology to describe the human body
Describe organ systems
Describe organ systems
understand the topography of the human body
understand the topography of the human body
Apply acquired knowledge and understanding of anatomy in specialized subjects and clinical disciplines, within the framework of interdisciplinary relationships
Apply acquired knowledge and understanding of anatomy in specialized subjects and clinical disciplines, within the framework of interdisciplinary relationships
Skills
Describe the basic mechanisms occurring in the cell
Describe the basic mechanisms occurring in the cell
Know the Czech terminology related to the description of the human body and its individual systems
Know the Czech terminology related to the description of the human body and its individual systems
Know the Latin terminology related to the description of the human body and its individual systems
Know the Latin terminology related to the description of the human body and its individual systems
Characterize the functions of individual systems of the human body
Characterize the functions of individual systems of the human body
Describe the structure of individual systems of the human body
Describe the structure of individual systems of the human body
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
Observation
Observation
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Text analysis
Text analysis
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
assessment methods
Knowledge
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Didactic test
Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • Dylevský, I. Základy funkční anatomie. Olomouc: Poznání. 2021.
  • Hansen, J. T. Netterův vybarvovací anatomický atlas. Brno: CPress. 2019.
  • Hudák, R., et al. Memorix anatomie. Praha: Triton. 2022.
  • MOUREK, J. Fyziologie. Praha: Grada, 2005.
  • Mysliveček, J. a Riljak, V. Fyziologie: repetitorium. Praha: Stanislav Juhaňák ? Triton. 2022.
  • Naňka, O., Elišková, M. Přehled anatomie. Praha: Galén. 2019.
  • Netter, F. H. Netterův anatomický atlas člověka. Brno: CPress. 2020.
  • Orel, M. Anatomie a fyziologie lidského těla: pro humanitní obory. Praha: Grada. 2019.
  • Rohen, J. W., Yokochi, C., Lütjen-Drecoll, E. Anatomie člověka: fotografický atlas. Praha: Stanislav Juhaňák ? Triton. 2022.


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