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Veterinary Physiology

Code: MV213     Acronym: FV

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Basic Sciences

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S (of 20-09-2021 to 14-01-2022) Ícone do Moodle

Active? Yes
Responsible unit: Imuno-Physiology and Pharmacology
Course/CS Responsible: Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym No. of Students Study Plan Curricular Years Credits UCN Credits ECTS Contact hours Total Time
MIMV 60 Official Study Plan 2 - 5 70 135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The curricular unit (UC) of Veterinary Physiology aims to acquire knowledge regarding the physiological mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostasis in domestic animals.

Students should develop the necessary skills to understand the phenomena that underlie the pre-clinical and clinical courses of the Integrated Master in Veterinary Medicine.

Learning outcomes and competences

Knowledge:

1. Acquisition of fundamental knowledge of veterinary physiology, particularly in the areas of neurophysiology, physiology of the endocrine system, physiology of reproduction, blood and hemostasis.


Skills:

1. Understanding of basic and advanced information in the disciplinary area of veterinary physiology;

2. Development of reasoning skills in identifying the physiological mechanisms involved in different clinical contexts.


Abilities:

1. Encourage critical thinking;

2. Promote self-learning and good use of bibliographic databases;

3. Improve the ability to work in groups;

4. Develop the ability to present information and knowledge orally and in writting;

5. Encourage responsible and ethical attitudes.

Working method

Presencial

Program

In the UC of Veterinary Physiology, four programmatic groups will be addressed:


NEUROPHYSIOLOGY:

1. Neurons and fundamentals of neurophysiology;

2. Electrochemical bases of nerve function;

3. Synaptic transmission;

4. Autonomic nervous system;

5. Somatic and visceral sensory system;

6. Sensory modalities (smell, taste, hearing, vision);

7. Physiology of muscle;

8. Motor system;

9. Vestibular system and cerebellum.


PHYSIOLOGY OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:

1. Principles of endocrinology;

2. Mechanisms of hormonal action;

3. Synthesis, secretion, transport and hormone degradation;

4. Hypothalamic-pituitary axis;

5. Functions of endocrine glands: thyroid, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas;

6. Metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.


REPRODUCTION PHYSIOLOGY:

1. Sexual development and differentiation;

2. Estrous cycle;

3. Male reproductive physiology;

4. Pregnancy and childbirth.


PHYSIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND HEMOSTASIS:

1. Blood components;

2. Primary hemostasis;

3. Secondary hemostasis;

4. Fibrinolytic system.

Mandatory literature

Bradley G. Klein; CUNNINGHAM’S TEXTBOOK OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY, Elsevier, 2020. ISBN: 978-0-323-55227-1
William O. Reece; DUKES' PHYSIOLOGY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS, Wiley‐blackwell, 2015. ISBN: 978‐0‐1185‐0139‐9/2015

Complementary Bibliography

Hall John E.; Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology. ISBN: 978-1-4557-7005-2
Victoria Aspinall; Melanie Cappello; Introduction to Animal and Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, CAB International, 2020. ISBN: 978 1 78924 115 0
Walter F. Boron; Medical physiology. ISBN: 978-1-4160-3115-4
Ruckebusch Yves; Physiology of small and large animals. ISBN: 1-55664-136-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes (28 hours; 2 lessons of 1 hour per week):

Theoretical contents are presented with support didactic material (slides, etc.), which will serve as a basis for interaction with students.


Theoretical-practical and practical classes (42 hours; 1 class of 1 hour + 1 class of 2 hours per week):

1. Practical experimental work using simulation programs suitable for the programmatic groups developed in theoretical classes;

2. Interpretation and discussion of the physiological mechanisms underlying clinical cases that illustrate the theoretical subjects taught;

3. Presentation and discussion of group work carried out by students on relevant topics in veterinary physiology.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Exame 60,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico 15,00
Trabalho laboratorial 15,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto 10,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo 30,00
Frequência das aulas 70,00
Trabalho laboratorial 15,00
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico 20,00
Total: 135,00

Eligibility for exams

Attendance to practical classes:
The student cannot “exceed the limit number of absences corresponding to 25% of the foreseen classes” (Pedagogical Regulation and Assessment of Student Achievement" of ICBAS, Art. 19, Point 2).

Obtaining attendance is valid for 2 academic years (including the year in which it was obtained).

Practical evaluation (8 points):
1. Practical laboratory assignments (PL; 3 points);
2. Discussion of the physiological bases of clinical cases (CC; 2 points);
3. Group presentation and discussion of a selected topic (TG; 3 points).

Theoretical evaluation (12 points):
Final exam (EF).
Conditions for admission to the final exam: attendance to practical classes (75% attendance), with practical assessment equal to or greater than 4.0 points.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Evaluation (0-20 points) = 0.4*Practical grade + 0.6*Final exam grade



. The practical grade is valid for 2 academic years (including the year in which it was obtained).

. The final exam is conducted in Moodle. Minimum score of 9.5 points (out of 20 points).

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

For students who attend special seasons/calls, the assessment rules defined for students enrolled for the 1st time or with frequency at the UC apply.

The final exam can be taken via Moodle or in paper format.

Observations

In case of Internet failure, the evaluations will be rescheduled depending on the availability of technical resources, rooms and personnel (computer technicians, teachers).
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