Unit ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF THE HUMAN BODY

ANATOMY

Code	GP001717
CFU	3
Teacher	Francesca Riuzzi
Learning activities	Base
Area	Scienze biomediche
Academic discipline	BIO/16
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

3

Teacher

Francesca Riuzzi

Teachers

• Francesca Riuzzi

Hours

• 45 ore - Francesca Riuzzi

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Muscular-skeletal system. Skin. Cardiovascular system. Lymphatic system. Respiratory apparatus. Alimentary apparatus. Urinary apparatus. Reproductive system. Endocrine system. Nervous system: sensory system, motor system, Autonomic Nervous System. Cranial nerves. Eye and ear.

Reference texts

1) Anatomia dell'Uomo, AA.VV., EdiErmes (vol. unico);
2) Atlante di anatomia umana, Netter F.H., Ed. Elsevier, Quinta ediz. - "Selezione tavole per Infermieristica";
3) Anatomia Umana, Martini et al., Edises.

There are courses, materials and/or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD.

Educational objectives

At the end of the course, the student will acquire ability to: 1) describe shape and position of the human organs with appropriate terms; 2) Correlate the microscopic structurel of human organs with their function; 3)Use the knowledge of human anatomy in subsequent subjects of degree course (e.g.,Physiology and Pathology);4) Acquire a scientific and technical language useful to appropriately communicate with patients, collegues and other health care professionals.

Prerequisites

For an effective understanding of the topics of this integrated course, the basic knowledge at high school level of Physics, Chemistry and cell Biology is required. In particular, general knowledge of cell structure, organic molecules and macromolecule concepts are mandatory. Moreover, it is important that the student acquired the basic knowledge of Physics.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face theoretical lessons with the Powerpoint slides.
Use of plastic models related to the topics developed at lessons.
Practical laboratories organized in shifts of 25 students communicated at the beginning of the lessons. Their object are practical demonstration of the anatomy of the heart , lung , trachea , esophagus , stomach and kidney by dissection of pig organs.
The education material presented during the lessons (with the exclusion of illustrations protected by copyright) will be made available to the student in electronic format (pdf files).

There are courses, materials and/or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD.

Other information

Frequenza:
Compulsory.

Orario di Ricevimento:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15:00 until 17:00, after contacting by email at francesca.riuzzi@unipg.it
Sede:
Dept. Experimental Medicine
University of Perugia
Building D, 1th Floor
Piazzale Gambuli, 1
06132 Perugia-Italy

Learning verification modality

The level of learning achieved will be assessed in an examination comprising a written exam with multiple choice questions (duration about 60 minutes) designed to assess knowledge of human anatomy.

The final grade will result from the weighted average of the marks obtained in each test.

There are courses, materials and/or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD.

Extended program

The level of learning achieved will be assessed in an examination comprising a written exam with multiple choice questions (duration about 60 minutes) designed to assess knowledge of human anatomy and physiology I and oral exam consisting in an interview of about 15 minutes aiming to ascertain the knowledge level on theoretical contents as indicated on the program of histology. The oral exam will also test the student communication skills and the organization and exposure of the theoretical topics.

The final grade will result from the weighted average of the marks obtained in each test.

Canale B

CFU

3

Teacher

Francesca Riuzzi

Teachers

• Francesca Riuzzi

Hours

• 45 ore - Francesca Riuzzi

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Muscular-skeletal system. Skin. Cardiovascular system. Lymphatic system. Respiratory apparatus. Alimentary apparatus. Urinary apparatus. Reproductive system. Endocrine system. Nervous system: sensory system, motor system, Autonomic Nervous System. Cranial nerves. Eye and ear.

Reference texts

1) Anatomia dell'Uomo, AA.VV., EdiErmes (vol. unico);
2) Atlante di anatomia umana, Netter F.H., Ed. Elsevier, Quinta ediz. - "Selezione tavole per Infermieristica";
3) Anatomia Umana, Martini et al., Edises.

There are courses, materials and/or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD.

Educational objectives

At the end of the course, the student will acquire ability to: 1) describe shape and position of the human organs with appropriate terms; 2) Correlate the microscopic structurel of human organs with their function; 3)Use the knowledge of human anatomy in subsequent subjects of degree course (e.g.,Physiology and Pathology);4) Acquire a scientific and technical language useful to appropriately communicate with patients, collegues and other health care professionals.

Prerequisites

For an effective understanding of the topics of this integrated course, the basic knowledge at high school level of Physics, Chemistry and cell Biology is required. In particular, general knowledge of cell structure, organic molecules and macromolecule concepts are mandatory. Moreover, it is important that the student acquired the basic knowledge of Physics.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face theoretical lessons with the Powerpoint slides.
Use of plastic models related to the topics developed at lessons.
Practical laboratories organized in shifts of 25 students communicated at the beginning of the lessons. Their object are practical demonstration of the anatomy of the heart , lung , trachea , esophagus , stomach and kidney by dissection of pig organs.
The education material presented during the lessons (with the exclusion of illustrations protected by copyright) will be made available to the student in electronic format (pdf files).

There are courses, materials and/or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD.

Other information

Frequenza:
Compulsory.

Orario di Ricevimento:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 15:00 until 17:00, after contacting by email at francesca.riuzzi@unipg.it
Sede:
Dept. Experimental Medicine
University of Perugia
Building D, 1th Floor
Piazzale Gambuli, 1
06132 Perugia-Italy

Learning verification modality

The level of learning achieved will be assessed in an examination comprising a written exam with multiple choice questions (duration about 60 minutes) designed to assess knowledge of human anatomy.

The final grade will result from the weighted average of the marks obtained in each test.

There are courses, materials and/or assessment methods consistent with the needs of students with disabilities and / or SLD.

Extended program

The level of learning achieved will be assessed in an examination comprising a written exam with multiple choice questions (duration about 60 minutes) designed to assess knowledge of human anatomy and physiology I and oral exam consisting in an interview of about 15 minutes aiming to ascertain the knowledge level on theoretical contents as indicated on the program of histology. The oral exam will also test the student communication skills and the organization and exposure of the theoretical topics.

The final grade will result from the weighted average of the marks obtained in each test.

PHYSIOLOGY I

Code	GP001718
CFU	1
Teacher	Francesca Riuzzi
Learning activities	Base
Area	Scienze biomediche
Academic discipline	BIO/09
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

1

Teacher

Alessandro Tozzi

Teachers

• Alessandro Tozzi

Hours

• 15 ore - Alessandro Tozzi

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Knowledge of the principles of human neurophysiology. From homeostatic mechanisms to the functional organization of the nervous system and the skeletal and smooth muscle system.

Reference texts

Possible text books:

Elementi di Fisiologia
Roberto Poltronieri
EdiSES

Principi di Fisiologia
Luciano Zocchi
EdiSES

Fondamenti di Fisiologia
Vanni Taglietti
EdiSES

Fisiologia
Cindy L. Stanfield
EdiSES

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the principles of human neurophysiology. From homeostatic mechanisms to the functional organization of the nervous system and the skeletal and smooth muscle system. The student will be able to have an overview of the characteristics of the flow of sensory and motor information through the analysis of specific examples.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of chemistry and cell biology

Teaching methods

Lectures, slide show and discussion of lecture material in the classroom. Availability to receive students for further study and clarification.

Learning verification modality

Written test with closed questions and multiple answers. Same test for combined teaching modules.

Extended program

- Concept of internal environment and homeostasis. Homeostatic mechanisms (negative and positive feedback, feed-forward controls).
- General organization of the nervous system.
- Cells of the nervous system: elements of cytology and morphology related to specific functions of neurons and glial cells. Cell communication.
- Diffusion of molecules across a cell membrane: Fick's law; Osmosis.
- Mechanisms of cellular transport.
- Membrane properties of excitable cells. Ion channels and resting membrane potential.
- Graded potentials, action potentials and their propagation.
- Synaptic transmission: electrical and chemical synapses; the neuromuscular junction.
- Ionotropic and metabotropic receptors and signal transduction mechanisms.
- Postsynaptic potentials. Synaptic integration: spatial and temporal summation of graded potentials.
- The somato-sensory system. Properties of sensory receptors.
- Nociception, pain modulation and hyperalgesia.
- Skeletal muscle; Electromechanical coupling; mechanism of contraction; Simple contraction and summation phenomena; muscle tetanus.
- Motor units; muscle strength and regulatory mechanisms.
- Motor systems: general organization; reflex, rhythmic and voluntary movements.
- Examples of spinal reflexes: phasic and tonic myotatic reflex; reverse myotatic reflex; flexor reflex.

Canale B

CFU

1

Teacher

Alessandro Tozzi

Teachers

• Alessandro Tozzi

Hours

• 15 ore - Alessandro Tozzi

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Knowledge of the principles of human neurophysiology. From homeostatic mechanisms to the functional organization of the nervous system and the skeletal and smooth muscle system.

Reference texts

Possible text books:

Elementi di Fisiologia
Roberto Poltronieri
EdiSES

Principi di Fisiologia
Luciano Zocchi
EdiSES

Fondamenti di Fisiologia
Vanni Taglietti
EdiSES

Fisiologia
Cindy L. Stanfield
EdiSES

Educational objectives

Knowledge of the principles of human neurophysiology. From homeostatic mechanisms to the functional organization of the nervous system and the skeletal and smooth muscle system. The student will be able to have an overview of the characteristics of the flow of sensory and motor information through the analysis of specific examples.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of chemistry and cell biology

Teaching methods

Lectures, slide show and discussion of lecture material in the classroom. Availability to receive students for further study and clarification.

Learning verification modality

Written test with closed questions and multiple answers. Same test for combined teaching modules.

Extended program

- Concept of internal environment and homeostasis. Homeostatic mechanisms (negative and positive feedback, feed-forward controls).
- General organization of the nervous system.
- Cells of the nervous system: elements of cytology and morphology related to specific functions of neurons and glial cells. Cell communication.
- Diffusion of molecules across a cell membrane: Fick's law; Osmosis.
- Mechanisms of cellular transport.
- Membrane properties of excitable cells. Ion channels and resting membrane potential.
- Graded potentials, action potentials and their propagation.
- Synaptic transmission: electrical and chemical synapses; the neuromuscular junction.
- Ionotropic and metabotropic receptors and signal transduction mechanisms.
- Postsynaptic potentials. Synaptic integration: spatial and temporal summation of graded potentials.
- The somato-sensory system. Properties of sensory receptors.
- Nociception, pain modulation and hyperalgesia.
- Skeletal muscle; Electromechanical coupling; mechanism of contraction; Simple contraction and summation phenomena; muscle tetanus.
- Motor units; muscle strength and regulatory mechanisms.
- Motor systems: general organization; reflex, rhythmic and voluntary movements.
- Examples of spinal reflexes: phasic and tonic myotatic reflex; reverse myotatic reflex; flexor reflex.

HISTOLOGY

Code	GP001716
CFU	1
Teacher	Francesca Riuzzi
Learning activities	Base
Area	Scienze biomediche
Academic discipline	BIO/17
Type of study-unit

Canale A

CFU

1

Teacher

Tiziano Baroni

Teachers

• Tiziano Baroni

Hours

• 15 ore - Tiziano Baroni

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Tissue organization: structure and functions.

Reference texts

Autori vari: Citologia & Istologia umana 2^ Ed. (Idelson-Gnocchi)

Educational objectives

The main knowledge that students will acquire will be:-critical knowledge of the essential morphological features of the normal tissues related to the function that the tissues have in the body;- knowledge of the distribution and features of the tissues in the human body as introduction to anatomy. The main competence (ability to apply the acquired knowledges) will be:-ability to recognize tissues under light microscopy or by examinating histological images of tissues specimens.

Prerequisites

The course of “Basi anatomo-fisiologiche del corpo umano” is organized in 3 modules: Histology, Anatomy, and Physiology. For an effective understanding of the topics of this integrated course, the basic knowledge at high school level of Physics, Chemistry and cell Biology is required. In particular, general knowledge of cell structure, organic molecules and macromolecule concepts are mandatory. Moreover, it is important that the student acquired the basic knowledge of Physics.

Teaching methods

The course is organized as follows:-face to face lectures on all subjects of the course. During lectures, teacher uses video and slide projectons as main tools.
The course is organized as follows:-face to face lectures on all subjects of the course. During lectures, teacher uses video and slide projectons as main tools.
The course includes 10 hours of further didactic activity for 10 hours organized as follows: 1. seminars; 2. lections performed in a room equipped with light microscopes by which students will examine histologic specimens, in order to acquire the basic knowledge to recognize the main human tissues.
The course is organized as follows:-face to face lectures on all subjects of the course.During lectures, teacher uses video and slide projectons as main tools.
As further didactic activity, students will examine histologic specimens by means of light microscopy. Lections will be performed in a room equipped with light microscopes. Students should acquire the basic knowledge to recognize the main human tissues.

Other information

Mandatory attendance.

Learning verification modality

The level of learning achieved will be assessed in an examination comprising a written exam with multiple choice questions (duration about 90 minutes) designed to assess knowledge of histology, human anatomy and physiology I and oral exam consisting in an interview of about 15 minutes aiming to ascertain the knowledge level on theoretical contents as indicated on the program of histology. The oral exam will also test the student communication skills and the organization and exposure of the theoretical topics.

The final grade will result from the average of the marks obtained in each test.

The final grade will result from the average of the marks obtained in each test.

Extended program

Ultrastructure of the main cell organelles related to differentiated cell populations of the different tissues. Stem cell.
Lining epithelium: classification and main examples.
Exocrine and endocrine glands classification and examples.
Connective tissues and adipose tissue. Cartilage. Bone tissue. Blood (plasma; erythrocytes, granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, platelets).
Muscular tissues: morphology of smooth and striated muscles. Molecular mechanism of contraction.
Nervous tissue: general organization. Neurons and neuroglial cells. Nerve fibers, peripheral nerves. Synapses: morpho-functional organization.

Canale B

CFU

1

Teacher

Mario Calvitti

Teachers

• Mario Calvitti

Hours

• 15 ore - Mario Calvitti

Language of instruction

Italian

Contents

Tissue organization: structure and functions.

Reference texts

Istologia per le Lauree triennali e Magistrali - Bani et al. 2019. Edizioni IDELSON-GNOCCHI

Educational objectives

The main knowledge that students will acquire will be:-critical knowledge of the essential morphological features of the normal tissues related to the function that the tissues have in the body;- knowledge of the distribution and features of the tissues in the human body as introduction to anatomy. The main competence (ability to apply the acquired knowledges) will be:-ability to recognize tissues under light microscopy or by examinating histological images of tissues specimens.

Prerequisites

The course of “Basi anatomo-fisiologiche del corpo umano” is organized in 3 modules: Histology, Anatomy, and Physiology. For an effective understanding of the topics of this integrated course, the basic knowledge at high school level of Physics, Chemistry and cell Biology is required. In particular, general knowledge of cell structure, organic molecules and macromolecule concepts are mandatory. Moreover, it is important that the student acquired the basic knowledge of Physics.

Teaching methods

The course will essentially take place in the classroom where theoretical lessons will be given on all the topics of the program with the help of video slide projections.

Other information

Recommend the attendance.

Learning verification modality

The level of learning achieved will be assessed with a final oral exam to ascertain the knowledge reached by the student on the theoretical contents indicated in the Histology program. The oral exam will also allow to verify the student's communication skills regarding the properties of language and organization of the exposure on the same topics with theoretical content. The final mark will derive from the average of the marks obtained in each test.

For information on support services for students with disabilities and / or SLD, visit the page http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa

Extended program

Ultrastructure of the main cell organelles related to differentiated cell populations of the different tissues. Stem cell.
Lining epithelium: classification and main examples.
Exocrine and endocrine glands classification and examples.
Connective tissues and adipose tissue. Cartilage. Bone tissue. Blood (plasma; erythrocytes, granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, platelets).
Muscular tissues: morphology of smooth and striated muscles. Molecular mechanism of contraction.
Nervous tissue: general organization. Neurons and neuroglial cells. Nerve fibers, peripheral nerves. Synapses: morpho-functional organization.