2024
Animal Physiology II
Name: Animal Physiology II
Code: ZOO14028I
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Veterinary Medicine
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Presentation
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Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Aims:
This curricular unit follows Physiology I and is designed to:
Present the fundamental concepts of functional organization of domestic animals at cellular, tissue and systemic level with emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal physiology and regulation of body fluids, electrolytes, temperature and acid-base balance.
Describe hemodynamics and regulation of the cardiovascular system.
Describe the mechanisms of food digestion and nutrient absorption
Describe the functions of the respiratory and renal systems and their relationship with water and acid-base balance.
Describe the regulation of body temperature.
Train for the recognition of normal and pathological situations.
Learning outcomes:
The student should be able to:
Understand the animal as an integrated complex of organs
Recognize physiological and nonstandard parameters in a clinical context.
Discuss the mechanisms of adaptation in different environment conditions.
This curricular unit follows Physiology I and is designed to:
Present the fundamental concepts of functional organization of domestic animals at cellular, tissue and systemic level with emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal physiology and regulation of body fluids, electrolytes, temperature and acid-base balance.
Describe hemodynamics and regulation of the cardiovascular system.
Describe the mechanisms of food digestion and nutrient absorption
Describe the functions of the respiratory and renal systems and their relationship with water and acid-base balance.
Describe the regulation of body temperature.
Train for the recognition of normal and pathological situations.
Learning outcomes:
The student should be able to:
Understand the animal as an integrated complex of organs
Recognize physiological and nonstandard parameters in a clinical context.
Discuss the mechanisms of adaptation in different environment conditions.
Contents
1. Blood and cardiovascular system. Blood components and function. The heartbeat and cardiac output. Dynamics of blood and lymph flow. Cardiovascular regulatory mechanisms.
2. Respiration. Pulmonary ventilation and mechanics of respiration. Gas transport and exchange. The regulation of respiratory activity.
3. The gastrointestinal function. The enzymatic and microbial digestion. Absorption. The regulation of gastrointestinal function.
4. The urinary system: the renal function. Formation and excretion of urine. Diuresis and its regulation.
5. The regulation of body fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance.
6. The regulation of body temperature. Homeothermia and poikilothermia. Heat flows between the animal and the environment. Concept of thermoneutrality and thermal stress. Thermoregulatory effects - thermogenesis and thermolysis. Organization of the thermoregulatory system.
2. Respiration. Pulmonary ventilation and mechanics of respiration. Gas transport and exchange. The regulation of respiratory activity.
3. The gastrointestinal function. The enzymatic and microbial digestion. Absorption. The regulation of gastrointestinal function.
4. The urinary system: the renal function. Formation and excretion of urine. Diuresis and its regulation.
5. The regulation of body fluids, electrolytes and acid-base balance.
6. The regulation of body temperature. Homeothermia and poikilothermia. Heat flows between the animal and the environment. Concept of thermoneutrality and thermal stress. Thermoregulatory effects - thermogenesis and thermolysis. Organization of the thermoregulatory system.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methodology: Teaching methods are based on lectures covering main topics, making students aware of the importance of the exposed subject. The aim is to combine the concepts with their application to specific cases. In practical classes, physiological concepts based on computer programs, laboratory techniques and the resolution of case studies are explored. Students are encouraged to solve the cases presented on their own, in order to develop autonomy.
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is based on two written exams along semester. Alternatively, a final written examination at the end of semester.
Evaluation:
The grading of the course is based on two written exams along semester. Alternatively, a final written examination at the end of semester.
