Course: Physiology

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Course title Physiology
Course code TUTTTK/TK3FY
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
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)
  • Humpolíček Petr, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Definition of the term physiology. Basic physiological principles. 2. Origin of multicellularity and individual. Physiology of reproduction. 3. Membrane principle of functional cell organization. 4. Cellular and intercellular communication. 5. Physiology of endocrine glands. 6. Immune system. 7. Nervous system. Connection of humoral, nervous and immune system. 8. Physiology of movement. 9. Physiology of blood. Physiology of the cardiovascular system. 10. Physiology of the respiratory system; Physiology of sensory organs. 11. Physiology of digestion and absorption. 12. Kidney physiology. 13. Metabolism. Thermoregulation. 14. Skin physiology. Pathophysiology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 35 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 8 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 35 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Knowledge of human anatomy.
Knowledge of human anatomy.
learning outcomes
The student understands basic physiological principles.
The student understands basic physiological principles.
The student can describe basic cellular structures and functional relationships between them.
The student can describe basic cellular structures and functional relationships between them.
The student can explain basic control and regulatory mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis.
The student can explain basic control and regulatory mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis.
Skills
The student can explain functional relationships between organ systems.
The student can explain functional relationships between organ systems.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Lecturing
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral examination
Oral examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Kittnar, Otomar. Atlas fyziologických regulací : 329 schémat. 1. vyd. Praha : Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2722-6.
  • Nečas, O. Obecná biologie pro lékařské fakulty. 2000.
  • PEATE, I. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology workbook: a study guide for nursing and healthcare students. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell, 2017. ISBN 978-1-119-13009-3.
  • ROKYTA, R. Fyziologie. 3. přepr. vyd.. Praha: Galén, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7492-238-1.
  • SILBERNAGEL, S., DESPOPOULOS, A. Atlas fyziologie člověka. Praha: Grada, 2004. ISBN 80-247-0630-X.
  • TROJAN, S. Lékařská fyziologie. Praha: Grada, 2004.


Study plans that include the course
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