Physiology II

Code:

M223

Acronym:

FIS2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S (of 21-02-2022 to 17-06-2022)

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIM	193	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The curricular unit (UC) of Physiology I aims to acquire knowledge regarding the physiological mechanisms responsible for maintaining homeostasis of gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

Knowledge:
1. Acquisition of fundamental knowledge of human physiology, particularly in the areas of gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine systems.

Skills:
1. Understanding of basic and advanced information in the disciplinary area of human physiology;
2. Knowledge integration and development of critical thinking skills in identifying the physiological mechanisms involved in different contexts, namely, clinical.

Abilities:
1. Encourage critical thinking;
2. Promote self-learning and the good use of bibliographic resources.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Introduction to the course of Phsyiology II. Introduction to Gastrointestinal physiology.
Integrated respose to a meal: cephalic phase.
Integrated respose to a meal: gastric phase.
Integrated respose to a meal: small intestinal phase. Exocrine pancreas.
Integrated respose to a meal: colonic phase.
Liver and biliary system physiology.
Absortion and digestion.
SEMINARY: Functional assessment of digestive system in clinical practice.

Introduction to renal physiology. Glomerular Filtration.
Sodium homeostasis.
Water homeostasis.
Potassium, phosphorus and calcium homeostasis.
Acid-base balance.
SEMINARY: Kidney diseases: a physiological perspective.

Introduction to endocrine physiology. Hypotalamus and pituitary gland.
Thyroid gland.
Adrenal gland.
Phosphorus and calcium metabolism. Parathyroid glands.
Endocrine pancreas.
SEMINARY: Obesity: deregulation of apetite and caloric balance.

Male reproductive system.
Female reproductive system.
Fertilization, pregnacy and lactation.
SEMINARY: Andrology: from physiology to treatment.

Integrative physiology: skin ohysiology and body temperature homeostasis.
Integrative physiology: aging physiology.

Mandatory literature

Bruce A. Stanton e Bruce M. Koeppen.; Berne And Levy Physiology – 7th Edition. ISBN: 9780323393942
Boron Walter. ; Medical Physiology – 3rd edition. ISBN: 978-0-8089-2449-4

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, syllabus), which will serve as a basis for interaction with students.

Practical classes (28 hours; 1 class of 2 hours per week):
1. Discussion of human physiology concepts involved in the execution and interpretation of clinical procedures or exams, as well as in the discussion of clinical-based problems.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Teste	90,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	90,00
Trabalho escrito	10,00
Total:	100,00

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 (2 points):
Evaluation performed by the assistent professor of the practical classes based on the attendance, punctuality, interest and participation demonstrated during the classes.

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 1 point.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Evaluation (0-20 points) = 0.1*Practical grade + 0.9*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).