Morphophysiology of the Respiratory and Urinary System
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Medicine |
Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Modules
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
At the end of this course unit, students should :
- Be acquainted with the general principles of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology. This course unit will stimulate students’ observation skills by acquainting them with the anatomical terminology. It will also endow them with description techniques, which will make them apply the adequate terminology;
- Be acquainted with the normal structure, both macroscopic and microscopic and the normal function of the respiratory and urinary apparatus;
- Have acquired knowledge which can be used in the different fields of morphophysiology, in other course units and in upcoming clinical activities.
Learning outcomes and competences
During the semester, students should also acquire the following competencies:
- Problem-solving skills;
- Self-learning skills;
- Critical reasoning;
- Practical ability to evaluate the function of the different systems;
- Identification of morphophysiological problems in selected clinical cases.
In order to provide students with the aforementioned skills and knowledge, this course unit will apply an integrated morphofunctional approach. Additionally, anatomists, histologists and physiologists will be part of the teaching staff.
Working method
Presencial
Program
General principles of respiratory physiology. Lung ventilation. Evaluation of Lung mechanics. Spirometry: execution and interpretation. The genesis and interpretation of lung sounds. Pulmonary auscultation. Pulmonary circulation. Gas Exchange. Blood gas transport. Regulation of respiration. Integrated physiology of the respiratory apparatus: Respiratory failure (case problems).
General principles of renal physiology. Micturition. Glomerular filtration. Evaluation of renal function. Hydroelectrolytic balance: Sodium homeostasis. Hydroelectrolytic balance: Water homeostasis. Acid-base balance. Potassium, phosphorus and calcium balance. Phosphocalcic metabolism. Integrated physiology of the urinary apparatus. Renal failure (case problems).
Developmental Biology of the Respiratory and Urinary Systems. Histology of the Respiratory System. Histology of the Urinary System.
Nose. Nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses. Larynx. Phonation. Trachea. Bronchi. Lungs. Pleura. Kidneys. Ureter. Male and female bladder and urethra. Female pelvic peritoneum. Male pelvic peritoneum.
Mandatory literature
Walter F. Boron and Emile L. ; Medical Physiology, Boulpaep Editors, 2nd Edition Update, Saunders Elsevier, 2012 (PHYSIOLOGY)
Hall J.E. ; Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13th Edition, Saunders Elsevier, 2016 (PHYSIOLOGY)
Young, B. Lowe, J.S., Stevens, A., & Heath, J.W.; Wheater's Functional Histology - A Text and Colour Atlas, 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2009 (HISTOLOGY)
Junqueira & Carneiro; Histologia Básica , 11ª edição, Guanabara Koogan, 2008 (HISTOLOGY)
Stevens and Lowe; Human Histology , 3rd Edition, Elsevier-Mosby, 2005 (HISTOLOGY)
Abraham L. Kierszenbaum anda Laura Tres; Histology and Cell Biology - An introduction to Pathology, Elsevier, 2012 (HISTOLOGY)
Sadler, T.W.; Langman's Medical Embryology , 11ª Ed, Williams and Wilkins, 2009 (HISTOLOGY)
Gilbert, S.F.; Developmental Biology, 9ª Ed, Sinauer Associates Inc., 2010 (HISTOLOGY)
Larsen, W.J.; Human Histology , 4ª Ed., Churchill & Livingston, 2008 (HISTOLOGY)
R. L. Drake, W. Vogl, A. W. M. Mitchel; GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2010 (ANATOMY)
S. Standring; GRAY’S ANATOMY , Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 40ª edição, 2008 (ANATOMY)
Teaching methods and learning activities
The teaching methodologies of this course unit will be based on theoretical classes (1h), theoretical-practical classes (17h), practical classes (34h) and tutorials (2,5h). There will be a total amount of 57 contact hours, including evaluation (2.5h).
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Exame |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Calculation formula of final grade
The final grade will be based on a practical component, which is worth 1/3 of the final grade, and a theoretical component, which is worth 2/3 of the final grade.
The assessment aims evaluation of the acquisition of knowledge and decision-making skills.
Classification improvement
Observations