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25241 Human Physiology Danish title: Human fysiologi Type: L, Å, Language: DDD Credit points: 5 point Previous course: C2541 Offered by: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition (B&E) No credit points with: C2541 Prerequisite: C3201/D6832/035221 (KVL) Desirable: 25111/C2511 Recommended semester: 5th semester Examination: Written exam (13 point scale ) Remarks: Textbook: Jørgen Warberg "Human Fysiologi - en grundbog" 3rd ed. PF's Forlag 1995. Contact person: Jørgen Warberg, B&E, Building 224 Tlf 35 32 75 21 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: metabolic rate, metabolism of foreign chemicals (ethanol), temperature regulation. Cardiovascular system: blood, heart, circulation, regulation of blood pressure. Elementary immunology. 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. 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.