UOGD017 Physiology

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
MUDr. Ivana Volfová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Ján Jakuš, DrSc.
Institute of Paramedical Health Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course constitutes part of the core subjects. It draws on knowledge in macroscopic and microscopic structure of the human body as presented in anatomy. The course explains the function of particular organs and organ systems. Knowledge of physiology is further supplemented by pathology and pathologic physiology courses.
Syllabus
  • 1. Human ontogenesis and its stages Functions of the cell. Humours - body fluids. Homeostasis.
    2. Integrative function of the CNS, senses.
    3. Movement and movement control.
    4. Function of endocrine glands, basic effects of hormones.
    5. Blood, lymph. Cardiovascular functions, blood capillaries, functions and control.
    6. Ventilation and respiratory functions.
    7. Function of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
    8. Substance metabolism and energy metabolism. Balanced diet.
    9. Excretory functions of the human body. Acid-base balance. Mechanisms of thermoregulation.
    10. Reproductive function in humans.
    11. The role of ventilation in acid-base balance, evaluation of respiratory functions (spirometry, FEV).
    12. Biologically significant reflexes in the GIT (swallowing, defecation), gastric barrier.
    13. Characteristics of physiological functions in children. Changes of physiological functions in adolescence.
    14. Stressors, stages of stress, eustress, risks of stress. Subjective factors of discomfort (acute and chronic pain, itching, nausea etc.)
    15. Specifics of physiological functions in adult males and females. Energetic balance in the organism - assessing food intake control. The role of the liver in metabolism.
    16. Specific changes of physiological functions in ageing and old age.
    17. External signs of cardiac activity, changes in blood pressure under physiologic conditions.
Literature
    required literature
  • MICHALSKÝ, R. Fyziologie. Distanční studijní opora. 1. vyd. [online]. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • MOUREK, J. Fyziologie. Učebnice pro studenty zdravotnických oborů. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3918-2. info
  • TROJAN, S. a kol. Lékařská fyziologie. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2004. ISBN 80-247-0512-5. info
  • ROKYTA, R. a kol. Fyziologie pro bakalářská studia v medicíně, přírodovědných a tělovýchovných oborech. Praha: ISV, 2000. ISBN 80-8586-645-5. info
    recommended literature
  • ČÍŽKOVÁ, Š. Somatologie - Distanční studijní opora a e-learningový kurz. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • TROJAN, S. a kol. Kontrolní otázky z fyziologie. Praha: Triton, 2005. ISBN 80-7254-555-8. info
  • SILBERNAGL, S., DESPOPOULOS, A. Atlas fyziologie člověka. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2004. ISBN 80-247-0630-X. info
  • JAKUŠ, J. Neurónové mechanizmy dýchania a respiračných reflexov. Bratislava: Univerzita Komenského, 1996. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Přednáška 5 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
Contact hours are based on consultation of selected topics. Non-contact hours are realized via an e-learning environment available at http://elearning.fvp.slu.cz/. At the website, students can use learning materials with on-line assignments. Credits are granted upon successful completion based on a written or oral assessment where the student demonstrates knowledge of compulsory and recommended literature and discusses their on-line assignments. The student can consult the mentor concerning independently studied topics, be it in person, in group sessions or via e-mail.
Requirements for credit: 80 % active participation in practicals (students who could not meet attendance criteria due to serious obstacles will be given extra assignments by the tutor).
Requirements for examination: written test with a minimum of 80 % correct answers.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025.
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