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25241 Human Physiology
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Danish title: Human fysiologi
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| Type: L, Å, Language: D |
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Credit points:
5 point |
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| | | Previous course: C2541 |
| Offered by:
Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition
(BE) |
| No credit points with: C2541 |
| Prerequisite: 035221 (KVL)/24001/91531 |
| Desirable: 25111 |
| Recommended semester:
5th semester |
| Examination:
Written exam
(13 point scale
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Remarks: Textbook: Jørgen Warberg "Human Fysiologi - en grundbog" 3rd ed. PF's Forlag 1995.
New 4th cd. is expected by September 1998. |
| Contact person: |
Jørgen Warberg, BE, Building 224, Tel. +45 4525 2731 |
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| 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. 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. |
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