The Physiology subject is read in winter and summer semesters. There are 38 lectures in winter semester and 45
lectures in summer semester. The lectures in the winter semester include physiology of the cell, general
neurophysiology including physiology of muscles, blood, circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems. In
the summer semester, regulation in which kidneys, the endocrine system and central nervous system take part are
dealt with. Practical labs is aimed at verification of theoretical knowledge and at training certain skills through
investigation of some functions of the human organism and their regulatory mechanisms as well as through
experiments on animals. Computer models and patient simulators complement the labs. There are 8 lab sessions
in one semester, each one lasting 2 teaching hours (16 teaching hours in each semester). The conditions for
gaining the credits in either semester include active work in particular practical and a successful outcome of the
revision tests.
Last update: Kolářová Jana (16.09.2019)
Literature - Czech
Textbook of Medical Physiology, Edited by Arthur C. Guyton
W.B. Saunders Company, 8th edition or later
Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine, Rodney A. Rhoades, David R. Bell
Principles of Physiology, Edited by Robert M. Berne and Matthew N. Levy
Review of Medical Physiology, William F. Ganong
Czech: Lékařská fyziologie - Otomar Kittnar a kolektiv (Grada 2011)
Last update: Jandová Kateřina, MUDr., Ph.D. (13.09.2019)
To obtain the credit the active participation in seminaries is compulsory plus test on the end of the semester has to be passed successfully.
Any hesitations please consult with Vladimír Riljak (via email or via MS Teams chat).
Labs are taking place in lecture hall - please use the entrance from behind of the building (street Studničkova)
Last update: Jandová Kateřina, MUDr., Ph.D. (17.09.2024)
Requirements to the exam - Czech
The final exam consist of three parts:
1. Written test (entrance test), questions are multiple choice, single correct ones.
2. Lab examination. One question from the lab practicals.
3. Theory examination. Three questions (triplet), one of them is neurophysiology.
Evaluation of exam:
The final exam takes part during the summer semester exam period. Exam is successfully passed upon successful passing of all three parts of exam. Third attempt is always oral indenpendently on the results of previous parts of the exam.
Each exam term consists of all three parts.
Examination requires:
1. Valid SIS exam registration for particular term, detailed dates for examination terms in summer semester will be announced on SIS and on our webpage
2. Physiology credits signed for winter and summer semesters
3. Student ID card
Excuse from the exam:
Students are obliged to claim the exam excuse ahead of the particular exam term, otherwise you exam term is spent (lost). Receiving your apology after the respective exam term requires reasonable and documented justification in order to not lose the term.
Topics for the Final Exam in Physiology
Exam questions for Dentists:
The cell The cell (cell membrane, nucleus, organelles, function) Transport across cell membranes Ionic currents underlying membrane potentials Contraction in skeletal muscle Sensory transduction Tissue maintenance Body fluids Homeostasis The blood The blood cells Hemostasis Blood groups Mechanisms of immunity Blood circulation Electrical activity of the heart The normal electrocardiogram Events of the cardiac cycle Function of cardiac valves, heart sounds Cardiac output, regulation Blood pressure in the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins Exchange of materials in capillaries Control of the cardiac output Control of the blood pressure Control of the blood volume Control of the regional blood flow Fetal and neonatal circulation The coronary circulation The circulation of the lungs Cerebral circulation Splanchnic circulation The Respiratory System Ventilation Diffusion and transport of respiratory gases Transport of oxygen in blood Transport of carbon dioxide in blood Control of respiration pH regulation in body fluids The Digestive System Motility of the gastrointestinal system Chewing and swallowing Secretion in the gastrointestinal system Digestion Absorption in the gastrointestinal system Functions of the liver Metabolism of nutrients Temperature regulation The excretory system The physiology of the skin Glomerular filtration, its regulation Processing of the filtrate in the proximal and distal tubules Control of extracellular fluid osmolality Control of extracellular fluid volume, sodium and potassium balance Body acid-base state and its regulation Renal regulation of the acid-base balance Micturition The endocrine system Mechanisms of cell signaling The adrenocortical hormones Growth hormone, growth factors, and control of the body growth Regulation of the carbohydrate metabolism Hypothalamo-hypophyseal relations The thyroid hormones secretion and its regulation The adrenal medulla Stress and emergency reaction Control of the calcium and phosphate balance Hormones of the anterior pituitary Neurohypophyseal hormones Endocrine and biological rhythms Reproductive and hormonal functions of the male Reproductive and hormonal functions of the female The ovarial cycle Physiology of pregnancy Fetal and neonatal physiology Principles of neurophysiology Structure and function of nerve cells Membrane potentials Synaptic transmission Integration activity of neurons Reflex arc, classification of reflexes Milieu of the central nervous system The motor system Physiology of the muscle contraction The neural control of movements Muscle tone and its control Motor functions of the spinal cord, brain stem, basal ganglia and the cerebellum Cortical control of motor functions The autonomic nervous system Characteristics of sympathetic and parasympathetic action The sensory physiology Signal transformation in receptor cells and coding Somatic sensations Perception of pain Function of the auditory system The vestibular apparatus Function of the visual system The sense of taste and smell Integrative function of the CNS Function of the spinal cord Function of the limbic system Function of the cerebral cortex Intellectual functions of the brain, language Mechanism of learning and memory Waking and sleeping Bioelectrical activity of the CNS
Practicals: Membrane Potential, Model Tests for Hemosthasis Blood Groups Evaluation Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Estimation Sedimentation of Erythrocytes Blood Pressure Measurement Spirometry Evaluation of Reflexes Evaluation of Vision Hearing Tests
Last update: Jandová Kateřina, MUDr., Ph.D. (31.01.2023)
Syllabus
Lectures in Physiology - Winter semestr (DENTISTRY)
Medical Physiology, History of the Subject
Cellular Physiology, Cell Organelles
Cell Membranes
Membrane Transport
Ion Channels, Membrane Potentials and their Propagation