Regulation of Physiological Processes in Animals 1400-225FZRP
1. Anatomy, morphology and physiology of the insect neuroendocrine system. Central and
peripheral nervous system. Functional anatomy of endocrine organs.
2. The effect of diet on the metabolism, behavior and cognitive processes of C57bl/6 mice.
3. Using insects as model organisms to study rhythmic processes
in animals. Structure of biological oscillators in insects. The involvement of the nervous system in
regulation of rhythmic behavior. Characteristics of peripheral clocks and their contribution to
coordinating rhythmic processes in selected organs.
4. Functional anatomy of the digestive and excretory systems, along with characteristics
regulation of metabolism in insects. The relationship between the type of food consumed and body structure
digestive system.
5. Learning. Habituation and conditioning on the example of an earthworm.
6. Food preferences. Neural and hormonal control of eating behavior and
nutrition.
7. The influence of a juvenile hormone analogue on insect metabolism.
8. Physical exercise. The impact of physical exercise on basic physiological parameters.
The impact of physical exercise on learning and cognitive functions.
9. Hormonal regulation of insect metamorphosis. Mechanism of action and function
juvenile hormones and ecdysteroids.
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Requirements
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
After mastering the material covered by the exercises, the student:
KNOWLEDGE
Knows the anatomy, morphology and physiology of the neuroendocrine and digestive systems
excretory in insects. Understands the basic relationships between these systems, knows
mechanisms regulating metabolism in insects, knows about the use of insects as
model organisms for studying rhythmic processes in animals. He knows the basics
hormonal regulation of insect metamorphosis. Knows how diet affects metabolism and
rodent behavior. Knows the basics of exercise physiology.
SKILLS
Knows the basic techniques and research tools of experimental biology and is able to explain
principles of their operation. Is able to propose methods for carrying out the indicated determinations.
Is able, under the supervision of a research supervisor, to design and conduct an experiment,
in which he uses the methods he has learned. Is able to analyze the obtained results and discuss them
based on available literature.
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
Knows what research ethics is. Understands the need for reliable interpretation of results and
informing the public about them reliably.
Assessment criteria
Students are required to write two reports of conducted experiments, present two short oral seminars based on publications given by tutors and prepare and present a poster with the results of one of the experiments.
Practical placement
NO
Bibliography
Zegary biologiczne - B. Cymborowski; Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe; wydanie 4; 2019;
ISBN- 978-8301207236 [biblioteka Wydziału Biologii UW]
Endokrynologia owadów - B. Cymborowski; Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe; 1984;
ISBN- 978-8301047003 [biblioteka Wydziału Biologii UW]
Insect physiology and biochemistry - James L. Nation; CRC Press Taylor & Francis; 2016; 978-
1482247589 [BUW – dostęp online]
Fizjologia sportu - K. Birch, D. MacLaren, K. George, seria Krótkie wykłady; Wydawnictwo
Naukowe PWN; 2008; ISBN- 978-8301154608 [biblioteka Wydziału Biologii UW]
Physiological Systems in Insects - Marc J. Klowden; Academic Press; 1 edition; 2002; ISBN-13:
978-0124162648
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