Excitable tissues. Rest potential, depolarization and hyperpolarization. Action potential. The cells of the nervous system. The neuron. Classification of nerve fibers. Propagation of action potential. Synapses. Neurotransmitters.
Hematopoietic organs and tissues. Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets: their functions. The physiology of primary hemostasis. Emocoagulation factors and physiology of blood coagulation. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Special part.
Salivary glands: innervation of the main salivary glands, stimuli to the secretion. Physiology and intraoral defense mechanisms. Sensory perception of the orofacial territory: mechanoception, nociception, thermoception. Taste. Anatomical and functional organization of the trigeminal system. Trigeminal sensitivity, trigeminal pain. The dental pulp: function of the pulp nerves, nociceptive response. Mastication: chewing muscles and chewing mechanics. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and its innervation.