Course detail

Physiology and Cell Biology

FCH-BC_ZFAcad. year: 2025/2026

The content of this course are basic topics from physiology and anatomy of individual systems in human organism. Following topics will be discussed: Composition of human body, cell theory. Composition of biomembranes, membrane transport. The human body, basic types of tissues. Skeleton, structure and function. Trophic tissue - blood. Blood components - erythrocytes, leukocythes, thrombocytes; blood groups and Rh factor. Blood coagulation. Homeostasis, water content regulation, thermoregulation. Immunity system, non-specific immunity, specific immunity - antibodies. Development of white blood cells. Heart activity, circulation. Lymphatic system. Physiology of muscle cell, mechanism of muscle contraction, regulation. Physiology of ventilation, acidobasic status. Digestive system - production of digestive enzymes, regulation. Metabolism of basic nutrition components. Physiology of liver and pancreas. Metaboism of basic nutrients - proteins, saccharides, lipids. Excretion system - kidneys, regulation of homeostatis, water management. Reproduction system, spermiogenesis, oogenesis. Central regulatory systems of human organism. Central and peripheral nervous system, cerebrus - components; cerebral activity. Endocrinne system, regulation of hormone secretion, mechanisms of hormone activity. Sense systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of high school biology of human.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The exam is written. It is examined the understanding of the explained concepts, their relations and selected figures as well as theories.
None.

Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce information about basic physiological functions of cells, organs, and organ systems of the human body including their interactions.
Understanding of of physiological and pathological processes of cells, tissues and organs.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Novotný, I., Hruška, M. Biologie člověka. Fortuna, Praha 2015. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_CHMA Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    specialization CHTP , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BKCP_CHTPO Bachelor's

    specialization PCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization BT , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization CHPL , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHTP Bachelor's

    specialization CHTP , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme BPCP_CHTPO Bachelor's

    specialization CHPL , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization PCH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization BT , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. History of physiology. Hierarchy of living systems, cell theory. Cells, tissues, organs, organisms. Cell physiology.
2. Trophic tissue - blood. Transport. Blood components - erythrocytes, leukocythes, thrombocytes. Heart activity, circulation. Lymphatic system.
3. Immunity system. Development of white blood cells. Antibodies.
4. Physiology of muscle cell, mechanism of muscle contraction, regulation.
5. Physiology of ventilation, acidobasic status.
6. Excretion system - kidneys, regulation of homeostatis, water management.
7. Reproduction system, spermiogenesis, oogenesis.
8. Digestive system - production of digestive enzymes, regulation. Metabolism of basic nutrition components. Physiology of liver and pancreas.
9. Physiology of sense systems.
10. Central and peripheral nervous system, cerebral activity.
11. Main regulation systems of organism - endocrinne system, regulation of hormone secretion, mechanisms of hormone activity.
12. Patophysiology of tumor tissues.