Learning objectives
At the completion of the course the student will be required to know and to identify by light mcroscopy the structure of the tissues. Eventually he will be required to show he has acquired the ability to observe and subsequently to describe biological objects with a suitable language.
Course unit content
THE BLOOD, THE HISTOLOGICAL BASIS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
Full programme
Blood: composition and function. Plasma and its components. Figured elements: erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets. Hematopoiesis.
The lymphatic system: generalities. Lymphatic system cells, outline of immunity. Lymphoid organs. Lymphatic system and lymph.
Bibliography
The main books adopted are:
- R. Di Primio ed al ISTOLOGIA UMANA, 2019, casa ed. Idelson-Gnocchi
- N.M. Maraldi, C. Tacchetti: Biologia-Citologia medica, 2016, edi-ermes
- N.M. Maraldi, C. Tacchetti: Istologia medica, 2016, edi-ermes
- S. Adamo ed al. ISTOLOGIA di Monesi, 7° ediz., ed. PICCIN
- M.H. Ross, W. Pawlina: ISTOLOGIA testo e atlante, seconda ed. 2016 - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
- A.L. Mescher JUNQUEIRA Istologia Testo e Atlante - ed. PICCIN
- L.P. Gartner, J.L. Hiatt Atlante a Colori e Testo di ISTOLOGIA - ed. PICCIN
- Dalle Donne, Gagliano et al. Istologia ed elementi di Anatomia Microscopica - EdiSES
- N.A. Campbell, J.B. Reece: BIOLOGIA E GENETICA - Ed. Pearson
- G. Familiari: Anatomia Microscopica, 4° ed. 2017 - ed. PICCIN
