Dear Students, all classes from Physiology are held in the Department's classrooms.
Dear Students, lectures from Biophysics are held at Teams, Seminars and Exercises are in the Department's classrooms (see below).
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/.
You can obtain all necessary information about the classes 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.
PHYSIOLOGY CLASSES
Course coordinator: prof. Marcin Ufnal, MD, PhD, e-mail: mufnal@wum.edu.pl
SUBJECT TOPICS (WINTER COURSE)
Tuesday:
Lectures: 07.10.2025 - 08:00-12:30
Lectures: 14-21.10.2025 - 08:00-11:30
Lectures: 04.11.2025 - 11:30-13:00
Tuesday (08:00-11:30)
Practical classes: 28.10-04.11.2025
Tuesday (08:00-12:00)
Seminars: 18.11.2025
Tuesday (8:00-12:00)
Practical classes: 25.11-09.12.2025
Tuesday (08:00-12:00)
Seminars: 16.12.2025
Seminars: 13-18.01.2026
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L.P. |
TOPICS |
| 1. |
Introduction to physiology. Membrane and action potentials. |
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2. |
Blood – physiology and pathophysiology. |
| 3. |
MCQ I. |
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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. |
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7. |
Coronary circulation. Ischeamic heart disease. Ischaemic heart disease. Myocardial infarction. Heart failure. |
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8. |
Microcirculation and the lymphatic system. Circulatory Shock. |
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9. |
MCQ II. |
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10. |
Physiology of the respiratory system |
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11. |
Pathophysiology of the respiratory system. |
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12. |
Physiology and pathophysiology of the kidneys. |
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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. |
BIOLOGY
Dear Students,
6 October this year, in accordance with the Rector's Decree No. 138/2025, is a Rector's Day for students of the Medical University of Warsaw; the form and date of classes to be made up will be discussed with the Group during the next classes.
Lectures except the first (06.10.25) one are held online - Microsoft Teams platform.
Seminars and Exercises are held stationary in the Department rooms.
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 can be obtained at the Department's Office or via e-mail to marek.konop@wum.edu.pl.
Seminars and Practical Classes take place every Thursday at:
Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology,
3c Pawińskiego Street
Seminar Room at the Department.
LECTURES (13:00-14:30)
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06.10.2025 |
Medical aspects of ecology. Abiotic and biotic factors of the environment. Environmental impact on human health. (Room 6 at the Department). |
| 13.10.2025 |
Influence of bacteria and other microorganisms inhabiting a human being on human health. (e-learning) |
| 20.10.2025 |
Interactions in the parasite-host system. (e-learning) |
| 27.10.2025 | External parasites - a source of dangerous diseases for the doctor. (e-learning) |
Seminars (8:00 - 10:30)
| 09.10.2025 | Mendelian genetics. Inheritance. |
| 16.10.2025 | Mutagenesis. |
| 23.10.2025 |
Molecular biology techniques used in mutation detection and diagnosis of human genetic diseases. |
Practical classes (8:00-10:40)
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30.10.2024 |
Protozoa. |
| Wrys and tapes. | |
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06.11.2025 |
Nematode |
| Parasitic insects |
The final test will take place on from to .
Obligatory literature:
1. Web Atlas of Medical Parasitology. http://www.atlas.or.kr
2. Molecular Biology 4th Edition. Robert F. Weaver, 2007.
Supplementary textbooks:
1. Markell and Voge’s Medical Parasitology. D.T. John, W.A. Petri. Saunders Company.
2. Molecular Biology. David P. Clark, 2009.
BIOPHYSICS
Summer Course 2024/2025
Department of Experimental Physiology and Pathophysiology,
3c Pawińskiego St.
Lectures: Monday 14:30 - 16:00
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L.P. |
Data |
Time |
TOPIC |
| 1. |
17.02.2025 |
14:30 - 16:00 |
Introduction to biophysics. Physics vs. Biology. Biophysics of respiratory, circulation, nervous and digestive system. EEG, ECG, spirometry. |
|
2. |
22.02.2025 |
14:30 - 16:00 |
Electricity - electric field, potential, basic definitions and units: electricity, Ohm's law. Electrical properties of living tissues. |
|
3. |
03.03.2025 |
14:30 - 16:00 |
Principles of static and biomechanics applied in dentistry - biomechanics of masticatory organs, basics of statics and mechanics of the human body, force and moment of force. |
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4. |
10.03.2025 |
14:30 - 16:00 |
Introduction to photometry. |
| 5. |
17.03.2025 |
14:30 - 16:00 |
Diagnostic imaging methods - X-ray diagnostics, ultrasonography, computed tomography, nuclear methods in medical imaging. |
Seminars: Wednesday 8:00 - 10:15
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L.P. |
Data |
Time |
TOPIC |
|
1. |
19.02.2025 |
8.00 - 10.15 |
Fundamentals of materials science and methods used in materials science. Materials and intermolecular forces - physical basis, thermal expansion of dental fillings, galvanic cells in the oral cavity. |
|
2. |
26.02.2025 |
8.00 - 10.15 |
Basics of prosthetics - construction and types of prostheses, states of stresses, deformations, and displacements as well as bending moments. |
|
3. |
05.03.2025 |
8.00 - 10.15 |
Lasers and optical fibers. |
Exercises: Wednesday 8:00 - 9:10
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L.P |
Data |
Time |
TOPIC |
|
1. |
12.03.2025 |
8:00 - 9:10 |
X-ray diagnostics - physical basis, dental panoramic radiograph analysis. |
|
2. |
19.03.2025 |
8:00 - 9:10 |
Photometry - physical basis, analysis of the brightness of various surfaces. |
|
3. |
26.03.2025 |
8:00 - 9:10 |
Function and methods of cardiovascular and respiratory examination - hemodynamics, electrocardiology, spirometry. |
|
4. |
02.04.2025 |
8:00 - 9:10 |
Summary of the course - Final test - e-learing platform |
Classes:
Thursday (Lectures at 8:00 - 10:00): 20.02. - 27.03.2025
Thursday (Practical Classes 8:00 - 12:00): 03.04 - 17.04.2025
Thursday (Seminars 8:00 - 12:00): 08.05 - 5.06.2025
|
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 |