It is very important in learning the life science. All living organisms are maintained by homeostasis. In addition, physiological
functions are wide from molecule level to society. In this lecture, you will learn the basics of physiology focusing on understanding
the placements and functions of each organs in humans. In addition, the categories of the physiology are very wide. Therefore,
in conjunction with Physiology 2 of the first semester of the 2nd year, learning the main range in 30 times.
Prior to taking various special subjects in the future at the Department of Life Sciences, it aims to master basic knowledge
of physiology.
- Understand the basic concept of physiology, physiology which is important in learning life science
- Learning and understanding the basis of arrangement and function of each organ in human
- Understanding the functions of each organ, and understand the relationship with each diseases
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction: What is physiology? Explanation of the history of physiology The mechanism of homeostasis. The characterization of water and the composition of body fluids. |
Preparation: the history of physiology | 40minutes |
| Preparation: homeostasis, characteristic of water, the composition of total body water. | 90minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 60minutes | ||
| 2. | Membrane and Action Potentials: What is information? Lectures on the constructions of cell body and axon, and the membrane and action potential. Lectures on the transportation of information in central nervous system. The functions of astrocytes and oligodendroglia. |
Preparation: the construction of neurons | 50minutes |
| Preparation: cell membrane and action potential. | 90minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 3. | Neurotransmission: The mechanism of neurotransmission. Release and receipt of the neurotransmitters. Lectures on the relationship between a weighting of the EPSP and IPSP, and induction of the action potential. The mechanism of neurotransmission is deeply connected with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. Lectures on the relationship between severe neuronal diseases and neuronal dysfunction. |
Preparation: the mechanism of neurotransmitter releasing | 60minutes |
| Preparation: the functions of EPSP and IPSP | 80minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 4. | Muscle Physiology 1: The classification of muscle. Specially, lectures on the functions and constructions of skeletal muscles. The mechanism of muscle contraction and the constructions of myosin and actin filaments. |
Preparation: type, classification and structure of the skeletal muscles | 70minutes |
| Preparation: sarcomere | 70minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 5. | Muscle Physiology 2: Lectures on the detailed mechanism of muscle contraction. The constructions of T-tube and triad, and the mechanism of Calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) of endoplasmic reticulum. The relationship between calcium ions and troponin proteins. |
Preparation: transverse tube, triad structure and the mechanism of calcium on the skeletal muscle cells. | 90minutes |
| Preparation: the relationship between calcium ions and the function of troponin proteins | 50minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 6. | Muscle Physiology 3: Lectures on the sliding theory of actin and myosin. Introduction to isotonic and Isometric contraction, and the relationship between the length of sarcomere and tension. |
Preparation: the mechanism of muscle contraction | 120minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 70minutes | ||
| 7. | Middle Exam and Explanation of the answers | Review above all lessons | 180minutes |
| Review of the Exam | 60minutes | ||
| 8. | the Central Nervous System: The difference between central and peripheral nervous system. The construction of spinal cord. How to carry the information of the pain and temperature senses. |
Preparation: the difference between central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. | 90minutes |
| Preparation: the transmitted way of the temperature and pain sensations | 50minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 9. | the Peripheral Nervous System: the mechanism of the reflections. Specifically, we focus on the reflex center and stretch reflex. |
Preparation: the difference of the sensory and motor neurons | 80minutes |
| Preparation: the mechanism of the reflections | 60minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 10. | the Double Domination of tissues: Lecture on the double domination of tissues by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system |
Preparation: the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system functions | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 11. | the Blood 1: Lectures on the difference between plasma and serum. The functions of plasma membranes. The mechanism of colloid osmotic pressure. |
Preparation: the composition of the blood | 50minutes |
| Preparation: the mechanism of colloid osmotic pressure by the plasma proteins. | 90minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 12. | the Blood 2: the functions and structures of heart. Heart beat and systemic circulation. |
Preparation: the functions and structure of heat | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 13. | the Blood 3: the structure of blood vessels and pressure. The structural difference between artery and vein. |
Preparation: the structures and differences between artery and vein | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 14. | Exam and and Explanation of the answers | Reviews of all lessons | 150minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 60minutes | ||
| Total. | - | - | 2730minutes |
| Middle exam | Final exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15% | 25% | 40% |
| 2. | 15% | 25% | 40% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| Total. | 40% | 60% | - |
The lecture distributes prints every time, or students print from within the distribution folder dedicated by lectures (either
instructed during lecture). The judgement of unit is based on the results of the interim and final exams. The examination
range is chosen from textbooks, prints, additional materials, power point slides at the lecture and contents described orally.
If you can understand these contents, you can get a score of 80%. You can get the remaining 20% points if you can understand
the relationship with familiar diseases described additionally in the lecture (eg Alzheimer's disease and neurotransmission
failure, mechanism of action of Alzheimer's disease treatment drug). The points of interim and final exam are explained in
the lectures. Attendance management of this class is made in the attendance management system. Multiple absences shall be
deemed to have no intention to acquire the unit, and you are not be ale to pass. Any other detail explanations will be given
in the first lecture. Physiology is very complicated. Therefore, make sure to prepare and review every time.
SEIRIGAKU TEKISUTO (Rikuo OCHI, Bunkodo). You can use this text book at other classes, such as physiology 2 and cell physiology.
- Every Wednesday lunch time. Please take an appointment
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| Applicatable | I studied kidney disease and circulation system in medical university and private hospital. There are many patients in these fields. through the class, they learn about the mechanism of onset or prevention of these diseases. |
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