Integrated course: anatomy, physiology and Biochemistry

Module physiology

The course of Physiology aims to provide students with the information on the functioning of the human nervous systems. It will provide the foundation for understanding the functioning of living beings focusing on the structure-function relationships, their dynamic integration and the general mechanisms of functional control in normal conditions.

Frontal lessons. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

To access the course, it is necessary to have a basic knowledge of anatomy, physics, inorganic-organic chemistry and biology.

Sensory Coding 
The Somatosensory System: Receptors and Central Pathways 
Touch

Pain

The Constructive Nature of Visual Processing

Low-Level Visual Processing: The Retina 

The Inner Ear 

The Auditory Central Nervous System 

The Organization and Planning of Movement 

Striated muscle
The Motor Unit and Muscle Action 
Spinal Reflexes 

The Control of Gaze 

The Vestibular System 
Posture 
The Cerebellum 
The Basal Ganglia 

1) Silverthorn. Fisiologia. Un approccio integrato. Pearson.

2) Purves-Augustine-Fitzpatrick-Hall-LaMantia-McNamara-White: Neuroscienze. Zanichelli.