FISIOLOGIA 1

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022/2023

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

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

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

PHYSIOLOGY A

5 credits
ETOLOGIA E BENESSERE ANIMALE

4 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Biochemical concepts related to the structural and functional organization of cells and metabolic processes in animals of veterinary interest; concept of osmosis; mechanism of action of enzymes, vitamins and hormones; acquired notions of macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the animal organism, CNS structures and major neurotransmitters.

AF code:

A003541

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Acquired knowledge, clarity of exposition, ability to connect, rigor and communication skills will be assessed during the outcome check. The student, at the end of the course, will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the apparatuses covered in the program and of the main homeostatic mechanisms illustrated; the ability to apply and integrate this knowledge to solve problems related to the physiology of the organs and apparatuses in the program and to give a pathophysiological interpretation of signs and symptoms of pathology; the ability to communicate and to be able to clearly describe the physiological phenomena covered in the course of the lectures to specialist and non-specialist interlocutors; the acquisition of autonomy of study in the field of animal physiology. At the end of the Course, the student must also demonstrate knowledge of the particularities of animal perception systems with regard to vocalizations, the expression and memorization of odors, the expressiveness of specific postures, and the reward returned by the animal following a tactile approach aimed at a balanced human-animal relationship, and an understanding of the functioning of the animal organism and behavior in species of veterinary interest in relation to their physiological and ethological needs (Underpinning knowledge and understanding 2.3).

Teaching period

First semester

Objectives

Physiology studies the functioning of the animal organism and how it adapts to its environment at the molecular, cellular, organic and individual levels. Upon completion of the course, the student should acquire physiological knowledge of the functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and male and female reproductive systems in animals of veterinary interest. The student should also acquire basic knowledge of the fundamental behaviors of animal life under natural conditions and in species of veterinary interest after the process of domestication with reference to the condition of animal welfare especially for the intensive rearing stages. In addition, the student will acquire the competence and ability to discuss and answer questions on animal physiology using the problem solving approach by applying the concepts and knowledge acquired during the course and to contain animals in a safe and animal-friendly manner, and instruct others in helping the veterinarian to perform these techniques (Day One Competence 1.16).

Contents

Physiology
THE BLOOD: characteristics, plasmatic protein, red blood cells. Emostasis, blood coagulation and platelets.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: function of the myocardium, cardiac cycle, electrocardiography, hemodynamic, blood pressure, trans-capillary exchanges, venous system, central control of circulation.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: respiratory mechanics, alveolar ventilation, control of respiration, transport of gas in the blood.
URINARY SYSTEM: glomerular filtration, tubular functions, clearances, concentration and dilution of the urine, acid-basic regulation.
REPRODUCTION: puberty, oestral cycle, follicle and corpora lutes growth and function, regulation of spermatogenesis, hormones actions and functions, fertilization, pregnancy.
Practical lessons: blood sampling and analysis, auscultation, collection and evaluation of gametes quality.

Ethology
Introduction to ethology and study of animal behavior, the ethogram, direct and indirect observation. Imprinting innate mechanisms triggering, key stimuli. Learning, the mechanisms of learning, association, processes and types of learning, learning by trial and error, the reinforcement concept. Animal communication, the signal and its significance, the triad of communication: the sender, the receiver and the signal. Specific behaviors: Reproductive behavior, maternal behavior, social behavior and alimentary behavior. Animal WelfareEthological indicators of welfare in different domesticated species. Evaluation of atypia, behavioral related to animal suffering. The horse, bovine, ovine and caprine, pig, dog and cat behavior.

Orientation Module
Direct observations of the animal's posture and center of gravity, how to approach the animal safely, restraint of the animal for biological retrieval, signaling territoriality and interaction of the maternal- filial relationship with parental care, response of females to the introduction of a male into the group, competition between males for mating in polygynous species.

Recommended Bibliography

Physiology
Fisiologia veterinaria Le point veterinaire 2009; Fisiologia veterinaria traduzione Cunninghan 2006; Fisiologia degli animali domestici Siaastad 2010, traduzione italiana a cura di prof. Tamanini.
The slides and all the didactic materials will be uploaded in the moodle Platform.

Ethology
Etologia Applicata e benessere Animale: Carenzi C., Panzera M. Le Point Veterinarie
Etologia generale : Immelmann K. – Introduzione all’etologia – Ed. Bollati Boringhier
Ethological basis, Eibl-Eibesfeldt
Teaching materials used for lectures

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

Lectures and practical work will be conducted in person. Practical lessons will be organized in small groups (10-15 students). For Physiology A module, recorded lectures are made available to students through Microsoft Stream and Moodle (evet) platform.

Contacts/More Information

Reception times of the Physiology module lecturer can be arranged by sending a request via email (berling@uniss.it). The reception will take place on the Teams r2ziwu9 channel at the times and days agreed from time to time.
Contact information with the lecturer for the Ethology course is provided at the start of the course with all directions (e-mail: sluridiana@uniss.it) and availability for discussion and discussion even in groups of cases related to personal experiences and animal species found in domestic environments.
Lecturers also make themselves available to provide tutoring in foreign languages for Erasmus or mobile students and to have students also take exams with the aid of a foreign language (English) for the written or oral test.

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