PHYSIOLOGY

AIM

To provide the knowledge about the functions of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems of the human body and their interactions.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction to the course, establishing the relation between course learning outcomes and program outcomes. Fundamental Concepts in Physiology: Organization of the human body, fluid compartments of the body and control systems ,Cell Physiology and Membrane Transport Systems ,Muscle Physiology ,Cardiovascular System: Heart ,Cardiovascular System: Circulation ,Blood Physiology ,Immune System,Pulmonary System ,Urinary System ,Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism ,Nervous System: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems ,Sensory System ,Endocrine System ,Urogenital System .

1. 1

   Explain functional mechanisms of cells and organ systems, their interactions and physiological control mechanisms

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

2. 2

   Exemplify how normal body functions do happen and to learn which physiological functions could go wrong in pathological conditions

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

3. 3

   Describes the structure and function of the plasma membrane and contraction mechanisms in different muscle types

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

4. 4

   Defines the characteristics of blood, functions of blood cells, mechanisms of haemostasis, coagulation and immunity

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

5. 5

   Describes the pumping activity of the heart, physiological mechanisms related to the cardiac activity and regulation of blood circulation

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

6. 6

   Asseses the physiological mechanisms of respiration, its regulation and to describe the processes related to the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

7. 7

   Defines the functions of kidneys, mechanisms of urine formation and to explain the fundamental mechanisms of electrolyte and acid-base balance

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

8. 8

   To learn the physiological events happened in gastrointestinal canal for digestion and absorption of nutrients and to define the functions of digestive enzymes and hormones

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

9. 9

   Describes the characteristics of neurones and synapses and to define the functional organization of central and peripheral nervous system

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

10. 10

    Describes the functions of endocrinal glands and hormones; to describe the pathological conditions seen in the secretory dysfunctions of hormones

    Taught by: Discussion Method, Question - Answer Technique, Simulation Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction to the course, establishing the relation between course learning outcomes and program outcomes. Fundamental Concepts in Physiology: Organization of the human body, fluid compartments of the body and control systems

   Preparation: Going through course materials

2. WEEK 2

   Cell Physiology and Membrane Transport Systems

   Preparation: Going through course materials

3. WEEK 3

   Muscle Physiology

   Preparation: Going through course materials

4. WEEK 4

   Cardiovascular System: Heart

   Preparation: Going through course materials

5. WEEK 5

   Cardiovascular System: Circulation

   Preparation: Going through course materials

6. WEEK 6

   Blood Physiology

   Preparation: Going through course materials

7. WEEK 7

   Immune System

   Preparation: Going through course materials

8. WEEK 8

   Pulmonary System

   Preparation: Going through course materials

9. WEEK 9

   Urinary System

   Preparation: Going through course materials

10. WEEK 10

    Gastrointestinal System and Metabolism

    Preparation: Going through course materials

11. WEEK 11

    Nervous System: Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems

    Preparation: Going through course materials

12. WEEK 12

    Sensory System

    Preparation: Going through course materials

13. WEEK 13

    Endocrine System

    Preparation: Going through course materials

14. WEEK 14

    Urogenital System

    Preparation: Going through course materials

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• 1. Prof. Dr. Levent Ertuğrul, Physiology (2012) 2. Arthur C. Guyton, John E. Hall, Medical Physiology 11th Edition (2007)

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Yasemin YÜKSEL DURMAZCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Esra Nur YİĞİT