Learning objectives
The main objective of this module is to give students the basic knowledge of eukaryotic cells and tissues. At the end of the course, students will know and will be able to discuss critically on the eukaryotic cell, on the intra and inter cellular relationships and on the tissue organisation.
Prerequisites
No
Course unit content
The Histology Module, starting from basic notions about the cell and its components, intends to provide students with a general picture of the tissue organization of our organism. The epithelial, glandular, connective, nervous and muscular tissues are then described, observing their organization in the organs. Furthermore, attention will be paid to the basic processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis, fertilization and the first 4 weeks of embryonic development.
Full programme
The cell: structural aspects, energy aspects, basic functional aspects. Stem cells and differentiated cells. Cell populations. Morphological and functional aspects of the various types of differentiated somatic cells. Germ cells. The extracellular matrix. The fabrics.
Epithelial lining tissues, exocrine and endocrine glandular epithelial tissues, sensory epithelia. Proper connective fibrillary tissues, cartilaginous and osseous tissues, blood and lymph. Skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle tissues. Nervous tissues of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Fertilization and the first four weeks of development.
Bibliography
Didactical material given by the teacher, including the slides of the course.
The main books adopted are:
- D. Bani et al. ISTOLOGIA per le lauree triennali e magistrali - casa ed. Idelson-Gnocchi GG SORBONA
- S. Adamo et al. ISTOLOGIA per i corsi di l. in prof. sanitarie - ed. PICCIN
- A.L. Mescher JUNQUEIRA Istologia Testo e Atlante - ed. PICCIN
- R. Di Pietro Elementi di Istologia - ed. EdiSeS
- G. Bertini et al. EMBRIOLOGIA Umana - casa ed. Idelson-Gnocchi 2019
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination.
In case of the persistence of the health emergency, the exams will be conducted remotely, as follows:
remote oral questions, through the Teams platform (guide http://selma.unipr.it/).
Students with SLD / BSE must first contact Le Eli-che: support for students with disabilities, D.S.A., B.E.S. (https://sea.unipr.it/it/servizi/le-eli-che-supporto-studenti-con-disabilita-dsa-bes)
Other information
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