Course code Vete5007
Credit points 3
Physiology of Sensory Systems
Additional course materials Vete5007_St. k. programmas izvērsts saturs.pdf
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Independent study hours41
Date of course confirmation20.04.2011
Responsible UnitPreclinical Institute
Course developer
Aija Ilgaža
Dr. med. vet.
Prior knowledge
Biol1021, Animal Biology, Ecology and Ethology III
Vete2013, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals I
Vete2014, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals II
Vete2015, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals III
Vete4034, Cytology, Histology and Embryology II
Vete4035, Cytology, Histology and Embryology I
Vete6022, Physiology I
Vete6023, Physiology II
Course abstract
Optional study course "Physiology of the Sensory System" gives the opportunity for students to improve their knowledge about the structure and function of the sensory system (or analyzer), to understand the visual, auditory, olfactory, as well as sense of pain, temperature, balance, and another off senses, the analysis of the obtained information, forming of sense and the effects of correlation. This study course is necessary for the further studies of the ophthalmology, neuroscience and dentistry.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After completing the course student will have: to deepen the knowledge about the activities of the various sensory organs: obtaining of this information, analysis of information and forming of the senses; skills to assess the individual causes of the senses, results and possible implications; competence to be able to apply the knowledge to improve their own professional skills.
Course Content(Calendar)
Sensory systems, principles of action, functions, Special and Somatovisceral sensory system.
Somatic and Visceral senses.
Skin sensory system.
Auditory system, Vestibular system.
Olfactory and Gustatory systems.
Visual system.
Physiology of pain.
The final test, Presentations.
Requirements for awarding credit points
The final grade will bee a summary of attendance and homework (10 points), student’s presentation on given assignment (10 points) and the final test (10 points).
Compulsory reading
1. Aberberga-Augskalne L., Koroļova O. Fizioloģija ārstiem. Rīga, SIA „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2007., 516.lpp.
2. Valtneris A. Cilvēka fizioloģija. Rokasgrāmata. Otrais izdevums. Rīga, Zvaigzne ABC, 2009., 252 lpp.
3. Brūveris Z., Mājdzīvnieku anatomija. Rīga, SIA „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2007., 783 lpp.
4. Смирнов В.М., Budыluna С. Физиология сенсорных систем и высшая нервная деятельность. Москва, Academia, 2001, 303. стр
Further reading
1. Satter D. Fundamentals of Veterinary ophthalmology. W.B. Saunders company, third edition, 2004., pp. 376.
2. Denbow M. D., Akers R. M. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals illustrated edition. ISBN-13: 9780813803296, ISBN-10: 0813803292; Iowa State University Press, 2009, pp. 654.
3. Petersen S. Crispin S. BSAVA Manual of smol animal Ophtalmolody. 2006., pp. 157.
Periodicals and other sources
1. The Journal of Animal Science (JAS). American Society of Animal Science. Print ISSN: 0021-8812; Online ISSN: 1525-3163.
2. Veterinary Ophthalmology , USA ISSN: 1463-5216
3. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, UK ISSN: 0931-2439