Physiology I

Code:

M213

Acronym:

FIS1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

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 Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIM	186	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 cardiovascular, respiratory and blood systems.

Learning outcomes and competences

Knowledge:
1. Acquisition of fundamental knowledge of human physiology, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular physiology, respiratory and blood 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

In the Physiology I UC, we will address 4 programmatic groups:

 

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY:

Principles of cardiovascular physiology. Principles of Hemodynamics.

Electrical properties of the heart.

Cardiac cycle. Regulation of cardiac output.

Regulation of venous return. Regulation of arterial pressure.

Properties and regulation of arterial and venous system. Special circulations.

Coronary circulation: physiological principles applied in clinical practice.

Microcirculation and lymphatic system.

Physiology of right ventricle and pulmonary circulation.

Integrated control of the cardiovascular system.

RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY:

Mechanical properties of respiratory system.

Pulmonary Ventilation-Perfusion coupling.

Gas exchange.

Ventilation control.

Integrated control of respiratory system.

 

HEMOSTATIC PHYSIOLOGY:

Blood and its constituents. Primary hemostasis: physiology of platelets.

Secondary hemostasis: physiology of coagulation. Fibrinolysis.

 

INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY:

Fetal circulation and cardiopulmonary adaptation to extra-uterine life.

Acute and chronic adaptation to exercise.

 

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
John E. Hall; Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology. ISBN: 978-1-4557-7005-2

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

Theoretical-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 using the result of mini-exams done over the semester.

Theoretical evaluation (18 points):
Final exam (EF).
Conditions for admission to the final exam: attendance to practical classes (75% attendance), with continuous 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).

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The special evaluation, conducted outside the 1st and 2nd exam periods, consists of an exam covering the entire content of the course unit. This evaluation may be requested by student association leaders, working students, military personnel, and final-year students who have the subject pending.

Classification improvement

The grade improvement takes place exclusively during the Exame de Recurso, intended for the approval and grade improvement of students who attended the course unit during the current academic year. The exam covers the entire content of the course unit.