NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGY
(objectives)
Understanding the basic elements of the physiology and neurophysiology of feeding and, in particular, describing: the functional mechanisms of the gastrointestinal tract (oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, liver, intestines) including transport processes, motility, secretion, excretion, digestion and absorption; their control by central/peripheric nervous system and by autocrine, paracrine and endocrine components; the regulation of the metabolic processes associated with the ingestion of nutrients and the energy balance; the fundamental (neuro)physiological principles behind eating behavior. Knowledge and understanding. To pass the exam, the student will have to demonstrate that she/he has gained a knowledge and ability to understand the issues related to the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and its components and the (neuro)physiological processes of nutrients ingestion that will allow her/him to set the discussion of theoretical issues in logical and complete way. Applying knowledge and understanding. The student will have to demonstrate how to set up applicative problems in the field of Nutrition physiology. Making judgments. The student must have acquired such knowledge as to enable her/him to describe the mechanisms underlying the cell and body functions and to independently and reasonably evaluate possible different opinions on possible issues. Communication skills. At the end of the course, the student must have reached an appropriate organization of one's own thinking concerning the various subjects of the course, allowing her/him to expose the topics in an organic and appropriate scientific language. Learning ability. The student must be able to examine and understand texts and scientific material, so that they can be used in daily contexts for the profession and for the research.
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Code
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119464 |
Language
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ITA |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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6
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/09
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Contact Hours
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48
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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CATALANI Elisabetta
(syllabus)
Functional anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract. Integrated response to food ingestion (motility, secretion, digestion, absorption, regulation): cephalic, oral and esophageal phase; gastric phase; phase of the small intestine; colon phase. Transport and metabolic functions of the liver. Metabolic control and regulation of energy metabolism. Eating behavior.
(reference books)
- “Fisiologia, dalle molecole ai sistemi integrati”, Carbone, Cicirata, Aicardi (EdiSES) - “ Fisiologia Umana”, Stuart Ira Fox (PICCIN) - “Fisiologia Umana, Fondamenti”, Autori vari (Edi-Ermes) - however, other general Physiology texts can also be used as long as they are updated - useful as a compendium of nutritional/metabolic aspects: “Fisiologia e Nutrizione Umana”, Angela Andreoli (Società Editrice Esculapio) - “slides” of the lessons made available by the teacher on the website (as valuable tools describing the program)
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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