Course detail

Physiology and Cell Biology

FCH-BC_ZFAcad. year: 2020/2021

The content of this course are basic topics from physiology and anatomy of individual systems in human organism. Following topics will be discussed: Composition of human body, cell theory. Composition of biomembranes, membrane transport. The human body, basic types of tissues. Skeleton, structure and function. Trophic tissue - blood. Blood components - erythrocytes, leukocythes, thrombocytes; blood groups and Rh factor. Blood coagulation. Homeostasis, water content regulation, thermoregulation. Immunity system, non-specific immunity, specific immunity - antibodies. Development of white blood cells. Heart activity, circulation. Lymphatic system. Physiology of muscle cell, mechanism of muscle contraction, regulation. Physiology of ventilation, acidobasic status. Digestive system - production of digestive enzymes, regulation. Metabolism of basic nutrition components. Physiology of liver and pancreas. Metaboism of basic nutrients - proteins, saccharides, lipids. Excretion system - kidneys, regulation of homeostatis, water management. Reproduction system, spermiogenesis, oogenesis. Central regulatory systems of human organism. Central and peripheral nervous system, cerebrus - components; cerebral activity. Endocrinne system, regulation of hormone secretion, mechanisms of hormone activity. Sense systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Understanding of of physiological and pathological processes of cells, tissues and organs.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of high school biology of human.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of lecture (2 teaching hours per week). The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The exam is written. It is examined the understanding of the explained concepts, their relations and selected figures as well as theories.

Course curriculum

1. History of physiology. Hierarchy of living systems, cell theory. Cells, tissues, organs, organisms. Cell physiology.
2. Trophic tissue - blood. Transport. Blood components - erythrocytes, leukocythes, thrombocytes. Heart activity, circulation. Lymphatic system.
3. Immunity system. Development of white blood cells. Antibodies.
4. Physiology of muscle cell, mechanism of muscle contraction, regulation.
5. Physiology of ventilation, acidobasic status.
6. Excretion system - kidneys, regulation of homeostatis, water management.
7. Reproduction system, spermiogenesis, oogenesis.
8. Digestive system - production of digestive enzymes, regulation. Metabolism of basic nutrition components. Physiology of liver and pancreas.
9. Physiology of sense systems.
10. Central and peripheral nervous system, cerebral activity.
11. Main regulation systems of organism - endocrinne system, regulation of hormone secretion, mechanisms of hormone activity.
12. Patophysiology of tumor tissues.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce information about basic physiological functions of cells, organs, and organ systems of the human body including their interactions.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

None.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Novotný, I., Hruška, M. Biologie člověka. Fortuna, Praha 2015. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

eLearning

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_CHCHT Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHMN , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_BT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_BT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHTPO Bachelor's

    specialization PCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BKCO_PCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    branch BPCO_CHP , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHTPO Bachelor's

    specialization CHPL , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization BT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization PCH , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHTPO Bachelor's

    specialization BT , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization CHPL , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHMA Bachelor's, 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

eLearning