Human Physiology II

Code:

CN22003

Acronym:

FISIOII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences

Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://moodle.up.pt/
Course/CS Responsible:	Nutrition Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CNUP	72	Plano oficial	2	-	5	56	135

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Human Physiology II is an integrating course unit, where it is sought to allow students to learn the normal functioning of the human body, as well as, the understanding of the implications of pathophysiological adaptations. Human Physiology II course unit also aims to show the relevance of the physiology concepts in nutrition sciences.

Learning outcomes and competences

Human Physiology II is an integrating course unit, where it is sought to allow students to learn the normal functioning of the human body, as well as, the understanding of the implications of pathophysiological adaptations. Human Physiology II course unit also aims to show the relevance of the physiology concepts in nutrition sciences.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Theoretical classes

Endocrine Physiology (organization of endocrine control; the hypothalamus; hypothalamic-pituitary axis; hormonal regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism; the adrenal glands; the thyroid gland).

Digestive Physiology (salivary physiology; stomatognathic system functions; gastric physiology; exocrine pancreas, gallbladder; intestinal physiology; motility).

Physiological Regulation of Energy Metabolism (hepatic physiology; endocrine pancreas; physiological regulation of food intake).

Urinary System Physiology (elements of renal function; endocrine and paracrine activity of the kidneys; glomerular filtration; tubular function).

Physiology of Reproduction, Development and Aging (physiological adaptations in pregnancy; physiological adaptations of the fetus to the extra-uterine life; physiology of growth and development; physiology of aging).



Theoretical-practical classes

Physiological regulation of thirst
Stress physiology.
Physiology of chemical senses.
Hormonal regulation of digestion.
Gastrointestinal pathophysiology.
Lipid metabolism and adipose tissue.
Pathophysiology of atherosclerosis.
Pathophysiology of diabetes.
Hydroelectrolytic balance.
Acid-base balance.
Regulation of body temperature
Presentation and discussion of topics by groups of students that aim to apply the concepts of physiology addressed in the classes to the area of Nutrition Sciences.

Mandatory literature

Berne & Levy. Physiology. 7ª Edição; Bruce M. Koeppen & Bruce A. Stanton, Mosby, 2017. ISBN: 9780323393942

Complementary Bibliography

Walter Boron; Emile Boulpaep; Medical Physiology, Elsevier, 2017. ISBN: 9781455743773

Teaching methods and learning activities

2 theoretical classes of 60 minutes per week (total: 28);
2 Theoretical-practical classes of 120 minutes per week (total: 14).

Theoretical classes present concepts of physiology and descriptive explanation of the several issues. Theoretical-practical classes are important for encouragement of the students to take part in the discussion of the concepts acquired and in problem solving, as well as, to the understanding practical examples of the integration of physiology concepts in nutrition sciences. This leads to a better assimilation of the subjects and subsequent learning.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho de campo	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	64,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho de campo	15,00
Total:	135,00

Eligibility for exams

Assiduity to practical classes according to the Academic Regulation.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment has 2 components:
(i) Theoretical-practical assessment (TP), continuous and corresponding to 25% of the final classification
(ii) Theoretical assessement (T) made trough a final exam and corresponding to 75% of the final classification. 

Students will be approved if they present a final classification equal or higher than 9.5.

Final classification will result on the application of the formula Final Classification = TP+ 0,75*T

Examinations or Special Assignments

According to the Academic Regulation.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the Academic Regulation.

Classification improvement

According to the Academic Regulation.