The homeostasis is a basic thinking in physiology. There are huge numbers of cells in human body. In this class, we learn
about basic knowledge of human physiology. The physiological fields are huge. I would like to recommend to register physiology
1 and 2.
To understand the basic physiological knowledge before start of specific lecture in life science division.
- To understand the basic concept of physiology.
- To understand the basic function of organs in human.
- To understand the relationship between alteration of homeostasis and diseases.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | the Digestive System 1: Lecture on the functions and structures of the digestive system. Specifically, this class is focused on the digestion and absorption, digestive enzymes and mucous membranes. |
Preparation: the functions of stomach | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 2. | the Digestive System 2: Lectures on the functions and structures of the liver, small intestine and large intestine. The keywords are digestive enzymes, small intenstinal mucous and intestinal bacteria. |
Preparation: Absorption of nutrients. | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 3. | the Respiratory System 1: Lectures on the structures of lung and bronchus. The function of surfactant on alveolar epithelial cells. The structures and functions of the pulmonary alveoli and gas exchange. |
Preparation: Introduction of respiratory system | 80minutes |
| Preparation: The function of surfactant on the alveolar epithelial cells | 60minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 4. | the Respiratory System 2: The mechanism of expansion and contraction of smooth muscle. The structure of diaphragm and thoracic cavity. |
Preparation: The mechanism of relaxation and contraction of thoracic cavity | 90minutes |
| Preparation: COPD | 50minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 5. | the Endocrine System 1: The classification of hormone. History, function and structures. The keywords are insulin and catecholamine. Lecture on the difference between neuronal and endocrine system. |
Preparation: Introduction of the endocrine system. What is hormone? | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 6. | the Endocrine System 2: The synthesis and secretion of hormone. Hypothalamus and Pituitary. The difference of the functions between peptide- and amine-hormone. |
Preparation: Relationship between hypothalamus and pituitary. Synthesis and functions of hormone. | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 7. | the Endocrine System 3: Lecture on the structures of adrenal cortex and the functions of ACTH. The feedback system and HPA axis. |
Preparation: Structure and functions of adrenal cortex and ACTH. | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 8. | Middle exam and explanation of the answers | Review above all lessons | 180minutes |
| Review of the Exam | 60minutes | ||
| 9. | the Kidney 1: The structure and function of kidney. The nephron and glomerulus, glomerular filtration. We explain kidney diseases such as artificial dialysis and chronic renal failure. |
Preparation: The nephron system and glomerular filtration | 110minutes |
| Preparation: Kidney diseases | 30minutes | ||
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 10. | the kidney 2: The calculation of GFR. The function of tubules. |
Preparation: The calculation of GFR | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 11. | the Kidney 3: Lecture on the re-absorption system of amino acid and glucose. The system of Renin-Angiotensin. |
Preparation: The function of re-absorption system and renin-angiotensin system | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 12. | Body temperature and energy metabolism: The production and diffusion of heat. Hypothermia failure. |
Preparation: Energy metabolism of human | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 13. | The attitude and behavior: Rotation and slope. |
Preparation: Attitude control | 140minutes |
| Review of the lecture | 50minutes | ||
| 14. | Exam and and Explanation of the answers | Reviews of all lessons | 150minutes |
| Review of the Exam | 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. 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.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) |
SEIRIGAKU TEKISUTO (Rikuo OCHI, Bunkodo). You can use this text book at other classes, such as physiology 1 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 applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | 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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- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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