Title of Course: Basic physiology
Exam number: XM 1140
Length of course: 2 hours per week
Type of course: seminar
Language: English
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. K. Oltmanns

Learning outcomes: Knowledge of the physiological regulations of the most important functions of the human body as well as the application to current technical diagnostics- and therapymethods in the clinical medicine.
Interactions between different organs/systems.
Course Requirements: none

Content:

1. The cardiovascular system

• Heart
• Circulation system

2. General neurophysiology and sensory system

• General neurophysiology
• Sensory system

3. Brain function and regulation of hormonal feedback control systems

• Brain function
• Hormonal feedback control systems

4. Motor system
5. Respiration
6. Kidneys
7. Gastrointestinal tract, digestion, energy metabolism and nutrition

Recommended Literature:

• Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall: Textbook of Medical Physiology
• William H. Howell: A Textbook Of Physiology For Medical Students And Physicians V2. Whitefish: Kessinger

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