Principles of Human Physiology

This course addresses the basic principles of human physiology as well as its regulation, at the level of the cell, organ and organism. Topics that are covered in this course include: homeostasis; (macroscopic and microscopic) morphology in relation to function of main human organs and organ systems; nervous system (brain, nerves, sensory systems); endocrine system; skin, bone and skeletal muscle physiology; cardiovascular system (heart and vessels, ECG, blood pressure, blood composition); respiratory system; regulation of the gastrointestinal system; renal system; energy metabolism. Each topic is introduced by lectures, and many topics are further explored by practicals.

• Understand basic terms and principles of human physiology

• Understand structural organisation and functioning of human organ systems, and their interaction

• Understand basic regulation of (the functioning of) organ systems

• Understand techniques to collect basic data on the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, sensory system as well as on energy metabolism

• Written test with closed questions (100%)
• Mandatory attendance (%) Obligatory presence at practicals

ZSS06100 Laboratory Safety CBI10306 Cell Biology

• Hand-outs of the lectures; a syllabus of the practicals; information on the online learning platform and several chapters from Silverthorn DU, Human Physiology: an integrated approach, Pearson.