• Basic principles of human physiology, homeostasis and physiological structure of the systems/organs of the human body, body fluid compartments, transport of substances through cell membranes and membrane transport mechanisms
• Basic principles of human anatomy
• Intercellular communication and homeostatic mechanisms: homeostasis and regulation of cellular functions
• Nervous system: functions of neuronal cells, biological and action potentials, neuronal synapses and neurotransmitters, signal transmission from neurons to target cells, sensory organs
• Muscular system: skeletal and smooth muscles, contraction and mechanics of skeletal muscles, excitation and contraction of smooth muscles
• Hematopoietic system: hematopoietic system functions and blood, blood cells, hemostasis and blood coagulation, basic principles of immunology
• Circulation: heart and regulation of cardiovascular circulation, arterial and venous systems, systemic and pulmonary circulation, blood pressure regulation, lymphatic system
• Respiratory system: pulmonary ventilation, principles of gas exchange through the respiratory membranes
• Urinary System: kidney functions, renal regulation of electrolytes and blood/extracellular fluid volume
• Gastrointestinal System: gastrointestinal functions and motility, alimentary tract secretory functions, digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• Endocrine system: endocrine organs, axes and hormones, regulation of growth, metabolism and regulation of feeding, metabolism and body temperature
• Male and female reproductive system, pregnancy, and lactation
The “Principles of Anatomy and Physiology” module describes the basic anatomic and physiological structures and functions of the different systems/organs of the human body, aiming to provide the students with the required knowledge to understand the key principles of Anatomy and Physiology of the human body.
Upon successful completion of this module the students will:
- know the physiological organization of the human body in systems/organs and will be able to describe their anatomy, structure and functions
- understand the key principles of human physiology and the mechanisms and functions of the different systems/organs of the human body
- understand the role of homeostatic mechanisms for maintaining the functions of the different systems/organs of the human body and will be able to recognize the impact of factors that are associated with dysfunction of these systems/organs and the manifestations of different diseases
- have acquired the required knowledge to understand the basic physiological functions related to human nutrition, such as metabolism and the functions of the digestive system
- have acquired the basic knowledge of the human anatomy and will be able to apply their knowledge of human anatomy to better understand subjects where knowledge of human anatomy is essential
- understand the role and function of the different organs/tissues of the human body and will be able to apply this knowledge to better understand and evaluate the development of diseases based on the principles of human anatomy
• Human Physiology, Ed. 1/2018, Silverthorn Dee Unglaub, ISBN: 9789925563470, BROKEN HILL PUBLISHERS LTD.
• Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th Edition by John E. Hall PhD, Michael E. Hall MD, MSc. ISBN-10: 0323597122, Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences.
• Guyton A.C., Hall J.E. Ιατρική Φυσιολογία (12η έκδοση/2013), ISBN: 978-960-394-929-9, Διαθέτης/Εκδότης: Επιστημονικές εκδόσεις Παρισιάνου, Αθήνα.
• Physiology 6th Edition (May 22, 2017) by Linda S. Costanzo, ISBN-10: 0323478816, Publisher: Elsevier.
• Costanzo L.S. Φυσιολογία (1η έκδοση/2012). ISBN: 978-960-7875-75-4. Διαθέτης/Εκδότης: Επιστημονικές εκδόσεις Λαγός Δημήτριος, Αθήνα.
• Berne & Levy Physiology, 7e by Bruce Koeppen MD PhD, ISBN-10: 0323393942, Publisher: Elsevier.
