| Recommended semester: 4th -7th semester (civil), 5th semester (diplom) |
| Scope and form: Lectures and demonstrations. |
Evaluation: Written exam
No aids allowed. Calculators will be handed out at the exam. |
| Examination: 13-scale |
| Previous course: 25241 |
| Prerequisites: 035221 (KVL) / 24001 / 91531,,27001,27000,27731">27731,27731">27731,30000 or other courses at the same level |
| Preferred prerequisites: 27021 |
| No credit points with: 25241 |
| Aim: Introduction to human physiology in order to provide insight into the interaction between biochemical processes in the organism. |
| Contents: Medical terminology and elementary anatomy. Fundamental cell physiology: structure and function of the cell; intercellular communication; transport across cell membranes; membrane potential. The nervous system: formation and propagation of nerve impulses; action potential and neurotransmission; sensory receptors. The muscular system: mechanism of contraction; energy production in muscle cells; neuro-muscular transmission. Metabolism: anabolic and catabolic processes; metabolic rate; metabolism of foreign chemicals (ethanol); temperature regulation; fever. Cardiovascular system: blood; heart; circulation; regulation of blood pressure. Respiration: the lungs; pulmonary ventilation; transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood; buffers in the blood; regulation of respiration. Endocrinology: hormone systems; chemistry; synthesis; metabolism; mechanism of action; endocrine glands; physiology of reproduction; hormonal control of calcium metabolism. Blood sugar regulation. Gastrointestinal system: structure; digestive secretion from salivary glands; stomach; intestines; pancreas; digestion and absorption of carbohydrates; lipids and proteines; nervous and hormonal regulation; motility; hepatic function (secretion of bile).The kidneys and body fluids: composition and regulation of body fluids; formation of urine; concentration mechanism; pH-regulation. |
| Remarks: Textbook: Jørgen Warberg "Human Fysiologi - en grundbog" 4th ed. 2nd impression. Polyteknisk Forlag 2001. |
| Contact: Jørgen Warberg, tlf. (+45) 3532 7521, warberg@mfi.ku.dk |
| Department: 027 BioCentrum-DTU |
| Keywords: Physiology, Medicine, Biomedicine |
| Updated: 27-04-2001 |
