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MBI-3016 Human physiology - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for medisinsk biologi
Type of course
The course is an elective course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine, but is also open for single course students who meet the admission requirements.
Course contents
The physiological regulation of body organ systems to maintain body homeostasis in health and disease. i.e., the nervous system, muscles, the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the digestive system, excretory organs, the endocrine system and the reproductive system.
Admission requirements
The course is an elective course for students accepted to the Master´s program in Biomedicine.
The course can be taken as a singular course by students with a Bachelor´s degree in Biomedicine or similar (180 ECTS).
Recommended prerequisites: Basic knowledge at University Bachelor level in physiology, biochemistry and cell biology.
Application deadline for nordic applicants is 1st of December. Applicationcode: 9371
Admission requirements: see the admission requirements for the Master program in biomedicine
Objective of the course
After the course, the students should be able to:
Knowledge
- outline the short- and long-term regulation of blood pressure and discuss the pathophysiology of circulatory shock and essential hypertension
- summarise the regulation of cardiac output by alteration of cardiac inotropy and venous return
- discuss factors affecting pulmonary ventilation, circulation, and pulmonary gas-exchange, and describe the control of breathing
- compare physiological responses to acid/base disturbances and describe examples of metabolic and respiratory disorders
- discuss endocrine and neuroendocrine maintenance of metabolic homeostasis, growth and reproductive function, and describe the pathophysiology of common endocrine disorders
- explain the regulation of gastrointestinal motility, secretion and absorption of nutrients during different physiological settings, and discuss mechanisms that regulate dietary balance and energy expenditure
- explain the development of hypertrophy, atrophy and sarcopenia in skeletal muscles and discuss the muscular adaptations to acute and long-term changes in physical activity
- explain integration of sensory input in the central nervous system, the interplay between different areas of the brain and spinal cord, and the induction of simple and complex motor responses
Skills
- critically discuss and assess current (potentially conflicting) hypotheses and ideas within human physiology
General proficiency
- communicate orally and in writing, relevant issues within human physiology
- apply knowledge within physiology in new areas in order to implement advanced work tasks and project
Language of instruction
English
Teaching methods
Seminars where the students and/or teacher present selected topic, which is followed by a discussion and elaboration of physiological issues.