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Veterinary Physiology
| Code: | MV213 | Acronym: | FV |
| Keywords | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Keyword |
| OFICIAL | Basic Sciences |
Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S (of 16-09-2024 to 10-01-2025) 
| 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 | 76 | Official Study Plan | 2 | - | 5 | 70 | 135 |
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
| Teacher | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Margarida Duarte Cerqueira Martins de Araújo | |
| Ana Patricia Nunes Fontes de Sousa |
Teaching - Hours
| Theoretical classes: | 2,00 |
| Laboratory Practice: | 3,00 |
| Type | Teacher | Classes | Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical classes | Totals | 1 | 2,00 |
| Margarida Duarte Cerqueira Martins de Araújo | 0,643 | ||
| Ana Patricia Nunes Fontes de Sousa | 0,714 | ||
| Ana Rita Jordão Bentes Cabrita | 0,286 | ||
| Maria da Graça Cunha Antunes Lopes | 0,357 | ||
| Laboratory Practice | Totals | 4 | 12,00 |
| Ana Rita Jordão Bentes Cabrita | 0,571 | ||
| Ana Patricia Nunes Fontes de Sousa | 5,429 | ||
| Margarida Duarte Cerqueira Martins de Araújo | 5,429 | ||
| Maria da Graça Cunha Antunes Lopes | 0,571 |
Teaching language
PortugueseObjectives
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, in particular in the areas of cardiovascular physiology, blood and hemostasis, neurophysiology, physiology of the digestive system and physiology of reproduction.
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
PresencialProgram
In the UC of Veterinary Physiology, five programmatic groups will be addressed:
PHYSIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND HEMOSTASIS (Part 2)
1. Primary hemostasis;
2. Secondary hemostasis;
3. Terciary hemostasis.
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
1. General principles of cardiovascular function. Heart and vasculature;
2. Cardiac electrophysiology and electrocardiogram;
3. Mechanical activity of the heart. cardiac cycle. Regulation of cardiac output;
4. Regulation of cardiac activity (intrinsic and extrinsic factors);
5. Circulatory system control mechanisms;
6. Integrated cardiovascular responses.
2. Cardiac electrophysiology and electrocardiogram;
3. Mechanical activity of the heart. cardiac cycle. Regulation of cardiac output;
4. Regulation of cardiac activity (intrinsic and extrinsic factors);
5. Circulatory system control mechanisms;
6. Integrated cardiovascular responses.
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (Part 2)
1. Somatic and visceral sensory system;
2. Sensory modalities (smell, taste, hearing, vision);
3. Motor system;
4. Vestibular system and cerebellum.
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
1. Regulation of gastrointestinal function;
2. Motility patterns of the gastrointestinal tract;
3. Secretory activities of the gastrointestinal tract;
4. Digestion and absorption of nutrients;
5.Digestive physiology of ruminants.
2. Motility patterns of the gastrointestinal tract;
3. Secretory activities of the gastrointestinal tract;
4. Digestion and absorption of nutrients;
5.Digestive physiology of ruminants.
REPRODUCTION PHYSIOLOGY
1. Sexual development and differentiation;
2. Estrous cycle;
3. Male reproductive physiology;
4. Pregnancy and childbirth.
Mandatory literature
Bradley G. Klein; CUNNINGHAM’S TEXTBOOK OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY, Elsevier, 2020. ISBN: 978-0-323-55227-1William 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: 978-1-4557-7005-2Victoria 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):
The theoretical content presented will be evidence-based and will be accompanied by supporting educational materials (diagrams, animations, etc.) that will serve as a foundation for interaction with students, aiming for active learning.
Theoretical-practical and practical classes (42 hours; 1 class of 1 hour + 1 class of 2 hours per week):
1. Training in blood collection (and other procedures) in various species/locations using veterinary simulation models;
2. Conducting laboratory work using simulation programs/practical work suitable for the programmatic groups developed in theoretical classes;
3. Discussion of veterinary physiology concepts based on the execution and interpretation of clinical exams and the discussion of clinical case studies;
4. Presentation and discussion of group projects conducted by students on relevant topics in veterinary physiology.
2. Conducting laboratory work using simulation programs/practical work suitable for the programmatic groups developed in theoretical classes;
3. Discussion of veterinary physiology concepts based on the execution and interpretation of clinical exams and the discussion of clinical case studies;
4. Presentation and discussion of group projects conducted by students on relevant topics in veterinary physiology.
keywords
Health sciences > Medical sciences > Veterinary medicine > Animal healthEvaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final examAssessment Components
| Designation | Weight (%) |
|---|---|
| Exame | 60,00 |
| Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico | 15,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 25,00 |
| Total: | 100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
| Designation | Time (hours) |
|---|---|
| Estudo autónomo | 20,00 |
| Frequência das aulas | 70,00 |
| Trabalho laboratorial | 25,00 |
| 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; 5 points);
2. 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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