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557-0173-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB

Physiology II

Physiologie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Urs Boutellier, Prof. Dr. Carsten Wagner
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:22

Abstract

Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, the brain and cranial nerves, the special senses and the reproductive system. Knowlewdge of the basic mechanisms of pathobiology, exemples of problems of applied physiology. Study of all human tissues and organs by examining slides under the light microscope.

Objective

Foundations of human anatomy and physiology and basics of clinical pathophysiology.

Content

Short overview of human anatomy, physiology and general pathology. 3rd semester: Cytology, histology, muscular and nervous tissue, embryology, blood, heart, blood vessels, lymphatic and immune system,respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, integumentary system. 4rd semester: Urinary system, water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, male and female reproductive system, pregnancy and child birth, general pathology, neuroanatomy, sense organs, applied physiology.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Müntener und Wolfer: "Anatomie und Physiologie";www.pharma.ethz.ch/en/teaching/dipl.stud/course.materialsdipl.stud.html

Literature

Anatomie: Spornitz U.M.: Anatomie und Physiologie, Lehrbuch und Atlas für Pflege-und Gesundheitsfachberufe, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg Physiologie: Thews/Mutschler/Vaupel: Anatomie, Physiologie, Pathophysiologie des Menschen, Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft, Stuttgart oder Schmidt/Lang/Thews: Physiologie des Menschen, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt (ausser neutrales Wörterbuch für nicht Deutschsprachige Studierende).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physiologie II
Anatomie II und Physiologie II und Histologie sind zu belegen.
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (Y15 G 40)
  • Thu 08:00-09:45 (Y15 G 40)
2 h weekly

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