Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
Recommended knowledge of basic notions of cellular and molecular biology, physics (solid and fluid mechanics and electromagnetism), and medical imaging to understand the general physiology course
Main themes
The course deals, on a functional point of view, with the basis of general physiology and neuromuscular physiology (membrane potential, synapses, neurotransmitters, skeletal and smooth muscle contraction, sensory receptors and pathways, motor control, vision and audition). It focuses on the characteristics of domestic animals and on the key points for the clinical diagnosis. Practical exercises deal with reflexes and positioning responses as well as the analysis of simple clinical cases in relation with the theoretical course.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | At the end of this course, students should be familiar with the functioning of excitable cells (neurons and muscles), the concepts of membrane potential and its variations (action potential, receptor potential, post-synaptic potential, inversion potential, etc.) in relation to the generation and transmission of sensory and motor information (central and peripheral nervous systems). In addition to the anatomy lessons, they will learn about the role and route of the various pathways conveying this information in the central nervous system and the main differences between species (domestic animals and humans). They will understand and be able to perform and interpret basic postural reflexes and responses. They will master the function and role of the vestibular system, the cerebellum and the inner ear. They will master the functioning of the retina and the role of the nerve pathways that originate from it, as well as the interspecific differences in vision. They will be able to understand the consequences of simple pathologies linked to the muscular and nervous systems and the sense organs. At the end of this activity, the student :
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Content
1. Table of content : theoretical part
- Introduction
- Resting membrane potential and action potential
- Synapses
- Muscle contraction (skeletal and smooth muscle)
- Sensory receptors and pathways
- Motor control
- Cerebellum and vestibular system
- Sense organs (audition and vision)
- The practical session (3h) deals with reflexes and positioning responses
Teaching methods
Oral presentations with small active learning activities (guided questions; use of wooclap) and concrete examples. Practical sessions realized in groups with living dogs (first session) or from movies and descriptions of clinical cases (second session). The students have to write a short report during each session.
Evaluation methods
Oral examination with written preparation. The focus is set on the global understanding of functions and on the reasoning skills. Reports of the practical sessions are included in the final evaluation.
Other information
The course is complementary to the course of anatomy of the nervous system which is given in parallel (LVETE1241B). The practical session also includes notions of the anatomy of the nervous system. It is therefore important that the student follows this course for a good understanding of the physiology course.
Online resources
All usefull resources are available on Moodle. Students have access to an online forum to ask questions.
Teaching materials
- fichiers ppt sur Moodle
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine
