Theory and methods of preventive and adapted physical activities

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Academic discipline: Patologia generale (MED/04)
Field: Biomedico
Type of training activity: Characterising

8 hours
of face-to-face activities

1 credits

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Integrated course unit module: LABORATORY ANALYSIS APPLIED TO SPORTS

Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to provide basic knowledge of the mechanisms underlying tissue response to injury (inflammation, haemostasis, repair), tumors and diabetes mellitus.

Prerequisites

Bases of biology, anatomy, biochemistry and physiology are required.

Course unit content

Physiopathology of blood and hemostasis. Blood. Hematopoiesis. Anemias
Acute inflammation.
General features of inflammation. Vascular changes. Leukocyte extravasation and phagocytosis. Chemical mediators of inflammation. Systemic effects of inflammation: fever. Outcomes of acute inflammation.
Chronic inflammation.
Tissue regeneration and repair. Cutaneous wound healing.
Tumors.
Classification. Benign and malignant tumors. Tumor etiology. Invasivity and metastasis. Pathogenesis of neoplastic diseases. Life style and tumor.
Diabetes Mellitus: pathogenesis and complications of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus.

Full programme

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Bibliography

- J.A.M Maier & M.Mariotti “Elementi di Patologia generale e Fisiopatologia”, McGraw-Hill Companies
- T.D. Spector & J.S. Axford " Introduzione alla Patologia Generale", II ed., Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
- G.M. Pontieri "Patologia Generale e Fisiopatologia generale, per i corsi di laurea in Professioni Sanitarie" II ed., Piccin

Teaching methods

Oral lexon

Assessment methods and criteria

oral exam

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