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Physiology and Pathophysiology (English Dentistry Division)

Dear Students, all classes are held in the Department's classrooms. 

Materials for classes are published on the e-learning platform in the appropriate bookmarks for a given course. Link to the page: https://e-earning.wum.edu.pl/.

 All necessary information about the classes you can obtain at the Department's Office or via e-mail to marek.konop@wum.edu.pl.

Classes will take place at the Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology, Pawinskiego 3c.

Course coordinatorMarcin Ufnal, MD, PhD, e-mail: mufnal@wum.edu.pl

SUBJECT TOPICS (WINTER COURSE)

Tuesday (08:00-11:30) 

Lectures: 01.10-15.10.2024

Tuesday (08:00-11:30) 

Practical classes: 22.10-5.11.2024

Tuesday (08:00-12:00) 

Seminars: 12.11.2024

Tuesday (8:00-12:00) 

Practical classes: 19.11-3.12.2024

Tuesday (08:00-12:00) 

Seminars: 10.12.24-7.01.25

L.P.

TOPICS

1.

Introduction to physiology. Membrane and action potentials.

2.

Blood – physiology and pathophysiology.

3.

MCQ I.

4.

Hemodynamic cycle of the heart. Principles of blood flow in the cardiovascular system.

5.

Regulation of cardiovascular function. Pathophysiology of arterial hypertension.

6.

The conducting system of the heart. Electrocardiography.

7.

Coronary circulation. Ischeamic heart disease. Ischaemic heart disease. Myocardial infarction. Heart failure.

8.

Microcirculation and the lymphatic system. Circulatory Shock.

9.

MCQ II.

10.

Physiology of the respiratory system

11.

Pathophysiology of the respiratory system.

12.

Physiology and pathophysiology of the kidneys.

13.

Regulation of water-electrolyte and acid-base balance.

14.

Physiology and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract.

15.

Physiology and pathophysiology of the pancreas and liver.

SUBJECT TOPICS (SUMMER COURSE)

Classes:

Thursday (Lectures at 8:00 - 10:00):

22.II,  29.II, 7.03, 14.03, 21.03,  28.03 2024 r. 

Thursday (Practical Classes 8:00 - 12:00):

4.04 - 18.04. 2024

Thursday (Seminars 8:00 - 12:00):

25.04, 9.05-23.05, 6.06. 2024

L.P.

TOPICS

1.

MCQ III

2.

Principles of neurophysiology. Neurotransmitter systems in the brain.

3.

Physiology of the sensory system.

4.

 Physiology and pathophysiology of muscles.

5.

Physiology and pathophysiology of the motor system.

6.

Autonomic nervous system.

7.

The special sences – vision, hearing, taste and smell.

8.

Learning and memory.

9.

MCQ IV

10.

Endocrinology I: Thyroid hormones. Adrenocortical hormones.

11.

Endocrinology II: Insulin and Glucagon. Growth Hormone.

12.

Hormonal regulation of reproduction. Pregnancy.

13.

Lifestyle diseases.

14.

Diagnostic tests – physiological principles.

15.

MCQ V

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