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10 ECTS
The course will give the student an extended knowledge of fundamental concepts within human physiology. The structure, function and regulatory interplay of different organs and organ systems will be explained through a number of exemplifying themes. The course provides insight into current understanding of specific areas of human physiology and contains some practical experience through laboratory and computer-based exercises.
The main themes covered are: Cellular physiology, structure and function of the nervous system, structure and function of muscles, physiology of the cardiovascular system, respiratory physiology, renal physiology and acid-base balance, digestive physiology, exercise physiology, and endocrine physiology.
3rd and 4th quarter
Introduction to Physiology
36 lectures
36 theoretical exercises
10 practical exercises
4 hour written exam with aids. Evaluated on the 13-scale with external censorship.
Textbook: Medical Physiology, 2nd edition (2003)
Authors: Rodney A. Rhoades & George A. Tanner
Publishing house: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 0-7817-1936-4
Notes.
Name: Tobias Wang
Office address: Department of Zoophysiology, Building 131, Aarhus University, 8000 Århus C
Phone no: +45 8942 2597
E-mail: tobias.wang@biology.au.dk
Gunnar Lykkeboe
No limit
Material: English
Spoken language: Danish