ID:
MED0408
Duration (hours):
90
CFU:
6
Located in:
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (02/03/2026 - 05/06/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The objective of the Course of Medical Genetics and Human Physiology is to provide graduates with all the information necessary to understand, from a biophysical-quantitative point of view, and based on genetic behaviour, the functioning of the various organs and systems of the body under normal conditions and their control by the nervous system central and autonomous and endocrine system.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. describe the fundamental functional parameters that characterize the physiological conditions of cells, tissues and organs;
2. explain how cells and tissues work
3. use biophysical-quantitative tools (equations, graphs) to describe and analyze the physiological processes involved;
4. describe the correlations between structure, biophysical behavior and function of organs and systems.
5. describe the mechanisms underlying the coordinated and interactive functioning of several organs and systems
6. analyze the phenomena that lead to possible modifications of the quantitative and functional parameters as the organic conditions vary
7. discuss the topics dealt with clearly and using the appropriate technical language.
8. explain how the changes in functional balance found in physiological conditions lead to the onset of pathophysiological conditions of clinical interest for cells, tissues and organs.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1. describe the fundamental functional parameters that characterize the physiological conditions of cells, tissues and organs;
2. explain how cells and tissues work
3. use biophysical-quantitative tools (equations, graphs) to describe and analyze the physiological processes involved;
4. describe the correlations between structure, biophysical behavior and function of organs and systems.
5. describe the mechanisms underlying the coordinated and interactive functioning of several organs and systems
6. analyze the phenomena that lead to possible modifications of the quantitative and functional parameters as the organic conditions vary
7. discuss the topics dealt with clearly and using the appropriate technical language.
8. explain how the changes in functional balance found in physiological conditions lead to the onset of pathophysiological conditions of clinical interest for cells, tissues and organs.
Course Prerequisites
To be admitted to the final exam of Human Physiology it is necessary to possess a positive evaluation of the exam of Human Anatomy and possess advanced knowledges of Biochemistry
Teaching Methods
The teaching takes place through lectures conducted by the teacher with the help of IT support materials. The student will be guided to the understanding of physiological and genetic processes through the presentation of images and general description schemes, accompanied by insights and explanations of quantitative meaning made using graphs, equations and numerical examples that lead to the understanding of the functioning mechanisms of cells, tissues and organs. Students will be invited to speak during the lesson for any questions, further explanations and / or insights.
The material shown in class will be made available to students on the e-learning site
The material shown in class will be made available to students on the e-learning site
Assessment Methods
For the HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY module, the final evaluation is carried out through a test, performed by computer support (PC), which consists of 40 multiple choice questions to be solved in 45 minutes. The questions, inherent to the entire program, are aimed at establishing knowledge and understanding (60%), the ability to apply knowledge and understanding (30%), and the learning ability (10%) of the topics covered in the course .
For the MEDICAL GENETICS module, the final assessment is carried out by means of an oral exam on all the topics covered in class. The ability to express the knowledge acquired in a competent and organized manner will be positively assessed; the capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out and depth of analysis; quality of the exhibition and competence in the use of specialist vocabulary.
The final mark will result from the average of the marks of the two tests.
For the MEDICAL GENETICS module, the final assessment is carried out by means of an oral exam on all the topics covered in class. The ability to express the knowledge acquired in a competent and organized manner will be positively assessed; the capacity for critical reasoning on the study carried out and depth of analysis; quality of the exhibition and competence in the use of specialist vocabulary.
The final mark will result from the average of the marks of the two tests.
Contents
The Course will deal with the physiology and pathology of the following systems:
Central and autonomous nervous system.
Skeletal muscle and locomotion.
Cardiac muscle.
Vascular systemic circulation and lymphatic system.
Pulmonary and coronary circulation. Control of cardiovascular function.
Respiratory system, gas exchanges and transport.
Nervous and chemical control of respiratory function.
Renal system and regulation of volume and osmoticity in extracellular body fluids.
Acid-base equilibrium.
Metabolism.
Thermoregulation.
Digestive system.
Endocrine system.
The basic knowledge of formal genetics will be investigated starting from the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and gametogenesis up to analyze the gene and chromosomal mutations underlying the genetic pathologies connected to them.
Central and autonomous nervous system.
Skeletal muscle and locomotion.
Cardiac muscle.
Vascular systemic circulation and lymphatic system.
Pulmonary and coronary circulation. Control of cardiovascular function.
Respiratory system, gas exchanges and transport.
Nervous and chemical control of respiratory function.
Renal system and regulation of volume and osmoticity in extracellular body fluids.
Acid-base equilibrium.
Metabolism.
Thermoregulation.
Digestive system.
Endocrine system.
The basic knowledge of formal genetics will be investigated starting from the cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and gametogenesis up to analyze the gene and chromosomal mutations underlying the genetic pathologies connected to them.
Course Language
ITALIAN
More information
The professors receive students by appointment fixed by e-mail addresses.
Prof. Daniela Negrini - daniela.negrini@uninsubria.it
Prof. Roberto Valli - roberto.valli@uninsubria.it
Prof. Daniela Negrini - daniela.negrini@uninsubria.it
Prof. Roberto Valli - roberto.valli@uninsubria.it
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