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Foundations of anatomy, physiology and pathology of living organisms - ISTOLOGIA (2019/2020)
Teaching code
4S000211
Teacher
Credits
1
Also offered in courses
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY
Period
TERP 1A1S dal Oct 9, 2019 al Dec 13, 2019.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
Histology is the study of the tissues of the body and how these tissues are arranged to costituite organs. The aim of histology course is to let students comprehend the basic knowledge they need to undertake successefully the rest of their academic learning programs.
Program
Cytology: eukaryotic cell: plasma membrane, cytoplasm, cytoplasmic organelles (endoplasmic reticulum: rough and smooth, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes).
Cytoskeleton (general structure and function), nuclear envelope, nucleus (chromatin, DNA organization and chromosomes), nucleolus, cell cycle (mitosis)
Histology: epithelial tissues, characteristic features of epithelial cells. Types of epithelia:
Covering or lining epithelia, glandular epithelia (exocrine and endocrine glands: examples).
Connettive tissue: cells of connective tissue: fibroblasts and other residential cells. Fibers: collagen, reticular fibers, elastic fibers, ground substance.
Adipose tissue: white and brown
Cartilage: hyaline, elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage. Cells and the matrix.
Bone: bone cells, bone matrix
Blood: cells, platelets, and serum/plasma
Muscle tissue: skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, smooth muscle. Cells and organization.
Central and peripheral nervous system: neurons and glial cells
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Colombo Ettore Olmo | Biologia dei Tessuti | Edi-Ermes | 2009 | 9788870513059 | |
| Alving G. Telser | Istologia | ElSEVIER-MASSON | 2008 | 978-88-214-3055-8 | |
| Jeffrey B. Kerr | Istologia funzionale | CEA | 2012 | 9780729538374 | |
| Anthony L. Mescher: Junqueira Edizione Italiana: Ubaldo Armato; Anna Chiarini; Ilaria Pierpaola Dal Prà; | Istologia Testo Atlante | Piccin | 2012 | 978-88-299-2166-9 |
Examination Methods
Examination: written open questions with suggestions.
A written intermediate test regarding the first part of the program is offered during the course. The intermediate test is valid until the end of the academic year. Students that have not passed successfully the intermediate test must undergo the complete program examination. When the complete test has been positively passed it must not be attended again.
Books: ISTOLOGIA: ALVING G TELSER-ELSEVIER MASSON
E-mail: ilaria.dalpra@univr.it
Ilaria Dal Prà Armato Telefono: 045-8027161
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