PHYSIOLOGY 2

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018/2019

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in VETERINARY MEDICINE

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

ENDOCRINOLOGY

4 credits
PHYSIOLOGY B

5 credits
NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGY

2 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

The student must possess an anatomical, biochemical and physical properties necessary for learning the functionality of the equipment.

AF code:

40001206

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

In itinere tests and oral exam in which the student has to demonstrate, with appropriate terminology, the knowledge related to the functioning of the different organs and apparatus object of the course. Students must also have a method in the approach of the topics and apply the knowledge to solve the problems related to the various issues, with autonomous ability to study the individual aspects of physiology.

Teaching period

First semester

Objectives

The aims of the integrated course of Physiology 2 is to provide the basic knowledge of Physiology for the functioning of the various organs and systems of the animals object of the course, the dynamics of integration between the different functions through the nervous system and the hormonal regulation for the homeostasis of the animal organism. The student must acquire knowledge of the nutrition physiology, endocrine control of energetic and mineral metabolism, of movement, as well as the ability to adaptation
in presence of different environmental conditions related to the mechanisms of thermoregulation and production conditions with particular reference to lactation.
The course wants to learn knowledge and understanding of physiological responses at various stages of animal life and skills in their practical application and management. Furthermore, students must acquire the appropriate expression skills in the description of the topics covered.

Contents

The liquid compartments. Cellular transport systems.
Organization of the nervous system. Physiology of the neuron and synaptic transmission. Chemical mediators inhibitory and excitatory. Anesthesiology. The concept of reflex action. Spinal reflexes. The cerebellum. The regulation of muscle tone and posture. Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The muscle. Characteristics of contraction. Physiology of movement. Locomotion. Physiology of thermoregulation - energy metabolism and energy balance. Body temperature and its variations. Adjusting the temperature in warm-blooded.
Physiology of lactation. Mammogenesis. Lactogenesis and galactopoiesis. Milk ejection. Composition of colostrum and milk. Hormones classification and their mechanism of action. Hypothalamic releasing hormones. Pituitary. Epiphysis. Thyroid hormones. Ovary . Testicular. Adrenal cortex and medulla Endocrine pancreas. Calcium methabolism regulating hormones. Gastrointestinal hormones. Endocrine control of physiological activities. Induction and synchronization of oestrus.Physiology of nutrition.
Prehension of solid feeds and intake of liquids. Chewing. Saliva. Deglutition. food intake regulation. Transit in the esophagous. Gastric digestion. Digestion in the small intestine. Pancreatic juice. Bile. Digestion in the cecum and colon. Digestion in the large intestine. Absorption processes and motor activity. Digestion in ruminants. Digestion of cellulose, proteins and lipids in the rumen. Belching. Rumination. Processes of ruminal absorption and metabolism of volatile fatty acids, protein and non-protein nitrogen and lipids. Digestion in newborns. Liver. Destination of nutrients: plastic and energetic destination of nutrients during lactation, dry-off and pregnancy periods. Digestion in poultry. Digestion in fish species.

Recommended Bibliography

Sjaastad O.V., Sand O, Hove K.-Fisiologia degli animali domestici - Italian edition by Tamanini C.-CEA-Milan
Aguggini G., Beghelli V., Giulio L.F. - Fisiologia degli animali domestici con elementi di etologia - UTET – Turin
Clement M.G. – Fisiologia Veterinaria - LePoint Veterinaire - Bologna
Cunningham J G – Manuale di Fisiologia Veterinaria – Delfino Editore
Dukes.M. J. Swenson, W. O. Reece Fisiologia degli animali domestici.2002-Idelson Gnocchi Editor, Naples.
Course materials of lectures and practical activities are available at Moodle multimedia-e UniSS platform: https://evet.uniss.it

Teaching Methods

Frontal lectures and practical activity in groups about 15 students, on animals and in laboratory, during which students apply theoretical knowledge to solve subjects related to the disciplines.

Contacts/More Information

THE TEACHERS RECEIVE IN THEIR ROOM FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 10.00 TO 12.00 HOURS. THE NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGY TEACHER RECEIVES STUDENTS DAILY FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY FOLLOWING AN APPOINTMENT BY TELEPHONE OR EMAIL.

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