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25241 Human Physiology
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Danish title: Human fysiologi
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Language: Danish
Credit points: 5 |
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| Type: | Ph.D.-level, Open University
Language: Danish |
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Previous course: C2541
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No credit points with: C2541
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Prerequisite: 035221 (KVL)/24001/91531
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Recommended semester: 5th semester
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Examination: Written exam Written exam (13-scale)
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Remarks: Textbook: Jørgen Warberg "Human Fysiologi - en grundbog" 4th ed. PF's Forlag 1998.
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Department: Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition
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Aim: Introduction to human physiology in order to provide insight into the interaction between biochemical processes in the organism.
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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.
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