Basic information
- Field of study
- University-wide Courses in English
- Speciality
- -
- Organizational unit
- Zajęcia ogólnouczelniane
- Study level
- dowolny poziom
- Study form
- full-time degree programme
- Education profile
- General academic
- Mandatory
- elective
- Education cycle
- 2025/26
- Realization year
- Subject code
- ZOOENS.D100000.14661.25
- Lecture languages
- english
- Disciplines
- Medical Sciences
- ISCED classification
- 0917 Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy
- USOS code
- ZO-114-P
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Period
Winter semester
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Examination
exam
Activities and hours
E-learning (lecture):
30, including:
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Number of ECTS points
2.0
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Goals
| C1 | The major goal of the Physiology course is to provide the clear and up-to-date knowledge on the functions and regulations of the human body for students. |
Subject's learning outcomes
| Code | Outcomes in terms of | Effects | Examination methods |
| Knowledge – Student knows and understands: | |||
| W1 | clinical application of genetics; | written exam | |
| W2 | human vital signs; | written exam | |
| W3 | CNS basic functions. | written exam | |
| Skills – Student can: | |||
| U1 | analyze full blood count results; | written exam | |
| U2 | understand the role of hormones; | written exam | |
| U3 | analyze principles of GI tract. | written exam | |
| Social competences – Student is ready for: | |||
| K1 | use biological and ecological concepts in the context of human - living environment. | written exam | |
Calculation of ECTS points
| Activity form | Activity hours* | |
| E-learning (lecture) | 30 | |
| analysis of literature given by the teacher | 15 | |
| preparation for the exam | 15 | |
| Student workload |
Hours
60
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ECTS
2.0
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* hour means 45 minutes
Study content
| No. | Course content | Subject's learning outcomes |
| 1. |
Physiology of skeletal and smooth muscle and the functions of circulating blood. |
W1, W2, K1 |
| 2. |
Background necessary to understand the impulse conduction and stimulation in peripheral and central nervous system, higher functions and basic functions of centers in the brain and other centers of central nervous system in order to understand the homeostatic control of body organs and brain special senses. |
W2, W3, K1 |
| 3. |
Relevant physical laws explaining the blood flow and gaseous molecules flow along with factors affecting endothelial resistance in circulatory blood vessels and the term of air resistance in airways of respiratory tract. |
W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, U3, K1 |
| 4. |
Functions and regulatory mechanisms of all organs and systems of human body including muscular system, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine and urinary systems, skin surface system physiology, their interactions and dependence. |
W2, W3, U1, U2, U3, K1 |
| 5. |
Metabolic profile of major organs and systems. |
U1, K1 |
| 6. |
Acid-base balance, the mechanism of buffer functions and their significance for the future medical practice. |
U1, K1 |
| 7. |
Digestive tract enzymes, the mechanism of gastric acid formation and secretion, pancreatic functions, bile synthesis, release and circulation, the course and mechanism of digestion and absorption process of food products and gastrointestinal disorders. |
U1, K1 |
| 8. |
The process of food intake and the consequences of bad nutrition leading to nutritional disorders such as cachexia, obesity and unbalanced diet. |
U3, K1 |
| 9. |
Hormones and their regulation, release and mechanism of action and hormonal disturbances and disorders. |
U2, K1 |
Course advanced
Teaching methods :
e-learning methods
| Activities | Examination methods | Credit conditions |
|---|---|---|
| E-learning (lecture) | written exam | The online exam consists of 30 single-choice questions. |
Entry requirements
None
Literature
Obligatory- Brak / None
- Brak / None