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376-0151-00L 5 Credits BSC , SHE D-CHAB , D-BIOL , D-HEST
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Human Physiology I

Humanphysiologie I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Wolfgang Langhans, Dr. Maria Willecke, Prof. Dr. Soeren Lienkamp
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:30:51

Abstract

This course teaches the basics of the physiology and anatomy of the human body.

Objective

The focus of this course is on understanding the physiological mechanisms of the human body. The focus is on the healthy person, supplemented by examples of clinically important functional disorders/diseases. In the sense of an integrative approach, the course covers everything from molecular mechanisms to the complex interaction of organs in the organism as a whole. Anatomy is discussed specifically where it is necessary or helpful for understanding function. The course comprises the fall semester (Part I) and the spring semester (Part II). In Part I, core concepts of physiology are taught, i.e. the basic mechanisms necessary for understanding all physiological processes. This enables students to apply these general principles to the functions of all organ systems and their interaction. Part I also introduces the general aspects of the nervous system and the endocrine system, as all organ functions are ultimately under nervous and endocrine control.

Content

Human Physiology I (autumn semester) - Core concepts” in physiology 1. structure and function 2. energy transfer, storage and utilization 3. information flow, storage and utilization 4. homeostasis 5. evolution - General endocrinology and endocrine system - General neurophysiology and neuroanatomy - The chemical senses, taste and smell - Nutrition and digestion - Liver and metabolism - Energy homeostasis - Fluid homeostasis and kidney - Reproduction, development and ageing Human Physiology II (spring semester) - Sensory physiology - Muscle physiology - Neuronal control of posture and movement - Higher central nervous brain functions - Respiration and lungs - Heart and circulation - Blood - Immunology - Thermoregulation/fever - Stress

Resources

Lecture Notes

Online-Material wird im Laufe des Kurses zur Verfügung gestellt.

Literature

Wird im Kurs bekannt gegeben.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt (ausser neutrales Wörterbuch für nicht deutschsprachige Studierende).
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Humanphysiologie I
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (HG G 5)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (ETF E 1)
4 h weekly

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