| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Program, Introduction to physiology, Body control systems, Homeostasis |
The structures constituted tissues, organs and systems are introduced and is mentioned the importance of the ‘homeostasis and Milieu Interior’ |
| 2) |
Cell organization, Body fluids |
Cell structures and functions are reminded, body fluid parts that make up 60% of the body are explained. |
| 3) |
Transmission of substances through the cell membrane |
The fluid and substances necessary for the living of the cell is mentioned |
| 4) |
Bioelectric Potentials, Action Potentials, Conduction of the action potential. |
The mechanisms and electrical events that provide the stimulation and transmission of nerves in the body are explained |
| 5) |
Axonal transport of substances. Degeneration and Regeneration of Peripheral nerves, Nerve fiber types |
Apart from the impulse transmission in the nerve, the transport of necessary proteins to the nerve or to the surrounding tissue, nerve injuries and recovery in the peripheral nerve are explained. |
| 6) |
Synaptic transmission, excitation and inhibition on synapses, Neurotransmitters |
Electrical and chemical synapses are explained. Some of the main neurotransmitters and their effects are mentioned. |
| 7) |
Muscle types. Skeletal Muscle Morphology |
Three types of muscles, as Skeletal, Smooth and Cardiac muscles are introduced, and the innervation types of them are mentioned. Then pass to the skeletal muscle. |
| 8) |
Electrical and mechanical characteristics of Skeletal muscle, Neuro-muscular junction, Clinics |
Contraction properties of skeletal muscle, and muscle diseases are shortly mentioned |
| 9) |
Properties of Smooth and Cardiac Muscle |
The contraction mechanisms of the smooth muscles in the internal organs and the heart will be explained. |
| 10) |
Organization of Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems |
General organization and the structure of the nervous system, in summary, will be told. |
| 11) |
Somatosensory system, Sensory Pathways |
Types of somatic sensory receptors and perception of senses by the somatic sensory system are told. |
| 12) |
Cutaneous Senses and Pain. |
Touch, Pressure, Vibration, Thermal Senses, Proprioception and Pain will be told. |
| 13) |
Pain or Nociception. Algesic and Analgesic systems |
Pain inducing substances, the most painful areas of the body, endogen analgesic substances will be taught. |
| 14) |
Special Senses |
Vision, Hearing, Taste, Smell, Equilibrium Senses are introduced |
| 15) |
Central Nervous System |
The complex of nervous system that controls the activities of the body. |
| 16) |
1st Mid-Term Exam Weeks |
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| 17) |
Learning Memory and Neural Plasticity |
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| 18) |
Autonomic Nervous System |
The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes. |
| 19) |
Cardiovascular system |
The principles of cardiac functions, cardiac output, blood pressure, EKG |
| 20) |
Cardiovascular system (continue) |
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| 21) |
Blood Physiology |
The substances which constitute the blood, hemostasis, the circulatory system |
| 22) |
Blood Physiology (continue) |
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| 23) |
Respiratory system physiology |
Pulmonary functions, gas exchange in the lungs and volume and capacities of the lungs are discussed |
| 24) |
2 nd Mid-Term Exam Weeks |
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| 25) |
2 nd Mid-Term Exam Weeks |
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| 26) |
Gastrointestinal system physiology |
Organs that make up the GIS and their functions will be examined. |
| 27) |
Urinary system physiology |
Kidney functions and fluid-electrolyte balance will be mentioned. |
| 29) |
Endocrine system physiology |
The main endocrine glands, their hormones and the functions of these hormones will be mentioned. |
| 30) |
Endocrine system physiology (continue) |
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| 31) |
Male and Female reproductive system physiology |
The effects of endocrine hormones on male and female reproductive organs and the functions of female reproductive hormones in pregnancy, birth and lactation are explained. |
| 32) |
Discussion of the learned subjects by contribution of all teachers |
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