Human Physiology and Anatomy

Code:

EBE0050

Acronym:

AFHU

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Basic Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIB	36	Syllabus	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course unit aims to provide students with knowledge about fundamental concepts of the structure (Anatomy) and function (Physiology) of the various components of the human body, in order to acquaint future engineers with the language and fundamental medical concepts related to the human body.

Program

1. Human body posture and movement
Human skeleton organization, formation and renewal of the osseous and joint tissue; Joint structure and its relationship with body movement; the great joints of the human body; the muscular tissue and human locomotion; the great muscular groups of the human body and lesions; cutaneuous and mucous lining of the human body.

2. The circulatory system
The heart, the electrical regulation of the heart, the heart as a suction/pressure pump, valve and heart’s blood supply, relationship between the heart and the systemic and pulmonary circulation. Arterial and venous blood vessels and blood and venous pressure control. Relationship between the lymphatic system and the venous system. Blood: cellular, liquid and electrolytic composition; blood cells renewal; Immune system: cells, molecules and actions

3. The human gastrointestinal tract
The alimentary canal and its glands: structure and general functions of the organs of the human gastrointestinal tract. Enzymatic alterations of the bolus, intestinal absorption and elimination of food

4. Urinary and reproductive system
The kidney and urinary tracts: structure and general functions. The morphofunctional concept of nephron and regulation of electrolyte and acid base equilibrium. Differences and similarities between the organization and functions of the female and male reproductive systems. Hormonal control of reproduction.

5. Respiratory system
Upper and lower airways and blood haematosis. Lung function tests and role of the lungs, muscles and pleural cavity in the level of blood oxygenation. Respiratory alterations due to the environment.

6. Endocrine system
Distribution of the internal secretion glands and cells in the human body. Hormones, receptors and specific regulation of the organs and cells by the endocrine system. Functional hierarchy of glands in the endocrine system and regulatory consequences. Relationship between the endocrine system, the nervous system and immune system.
7. Nervous system
Structural and functional organization of the central and peripheral nervous system. Integration of nervous system functions. Autonomic nervous system and its relationship with visceral innervation. Sense organs: structure and function of sight, hearing, smell and taste.

Mandatory literature

Seeley, Stephens e Tate; Anatomia & Fisiologia, 6ª edição, Lusociência

Teaching methods and learning activities

This course unit will be based on theoretical-practical classes. Practical classes will take place at ICBAS (Instituto Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students have to attend a minimum number of classes (according to the General Evaluation Rules of the University).

Calculation formula of final grade

It will take place two theoretical tests, which will comprise multiple choice questions. They will take place during and after a class break.
Students will be graded based on the average grade of those two tests.
To complete this course unit, students have to reach a minimum grade of 9.5. If not, they have to attend an extra exam, which will comprise multiple choice questions.