Objectives/ aim
After having followed this course, the student can describe and mechanistically explain how the circulation, endocrine system and kidneys contribute to an adequate perfusion of body tissues, to the regulation of the circulating blood volume, blood (and cellular) osmolarity and electrolyte homeostasis.
Content
This course concentrates on two organ systems, for which the following topics are taught:
1. Cardiovascular System
endothelial control of the circulation
cardiovascular variability as a key to circulatory homeostasis
2. Kidneys
osmoregulation
volume regulation
acid-base regulation
Literature
Boron WF & Boulpaep EL, 2005 (updated edition): Medical physiology: a cellular and molecular approach
Klabunde RE, 2005 (1st Edition): Cardiovascular physiology concepts.
(on internet http://cvphysiology.com).
Form of tuition
This course has no practicals or working groups, and has a different pace with in-depth lectures (about 10). For every 2 lectures an interactive tutorial with on-line voting is held in a smaller group (max 1/3 of the cohort).
Mode of assesment
Multiple choice exam
Entry requirements/recommended prior knowledge
The course Physiology, Advanced Concepts, is meant for the student who has already followed the course Physiology, Basic Concepts, or has a comparable level of knowledge on cardiovascular, respiratory and renal physiology.