Histology and embryology
(objectives)
Aim of the integrated course of Histology and Embryology is to provide students with knowledge on the physiological organization and development of cells and tissues. During the Histology lectures fundamentals of cytology are discussed for the full understanding of the organization of tissues and their development. The organization of cells and extracellular matrix and their association in the organization of the different tissues is illustrated and discussed, together with the standard histological procedures, including microscopy approaches (optics, fluorescence and electronics), as a tool for the study of structure and development of the human organism. LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge and understanding At the end of the lectures of Histology and Embryology the student should have acquired: • Knowledge on the structure of the various tissues forming the human organism • Knowledge on the histological organization of the various human organs • Ability to recognize the morphology of tissues and the cells that compose them, from a morphological and functional point of view • Ability to recognize and describe the microscopic organization of tissues and organs, and the processes leading to their formation during development • Ability to synthesize and correlate the various topics.
Applying knowledge and understanding At the end of the course the student should be able to: • Recognize and contextualize microscopic information. • Understand the relationship between cells and the extracellular matrix underlying the organization of the different tissues of the multicellular organism. • Apply the knowledge of histology and embryology to the subsequent study of physiology, anatomy, pathological anatomy and clinical disciplines.
Communication skills At the end of the course the student should be able to: • Use a correct scientific terminology to identify, at the microscopic level, the different types of cells and tissues present in the human body and the mechanisms of their formation during embryonic development.
Making judgements At the end of the course the student should: • Autonomously interpret histological slides and describe the processes of embryogenesis and organogenesis.
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Code
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90220 |
Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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10
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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BIO/17
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Contact Hours
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100
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Type of Activity
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Basic compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Massimiani Micol
(syllabus)
Elements of Cytology Structural-functional organization of the eukaryotic cell. Plasma membrane. Rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi apparatus and vesicle trafficking. Lysosomes and peroxisomes Mitochondria. Cytoskeleton and centrioles. Nuclear membrane. Nuclear matrix Chromatin. Nucleolus. Cell cycle regulation and cell death.
Histology Introduction to tissues and their study. Cell differentiation and histogenesis of tissues. Epithelia. Cell surface specializations and cell polarity. Lining epithelia. Glands (endocrine and exocrine). Connective tissues: General structure and function of connective tissue; extracellular matrix, fibres, ground substance and cells. Cartilage: Types of cartilage; chondrogenesis and cartilage growth. Bone: Bone structure and function. Osteogenesis; bone remodelling and homeostasis. Blood: plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes, platelets. Hemopoiesis. Immune system and lymphatic organs. Muscle tissues: structure and function of the skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. Nervous tissue: Neurons. Neuroglia. Nerve fibres. Synapses. Neuro muscular junction.
Embryology Spermatogenesis. Hormonal control of spermatogenesis Folliculogenesis and oogenesis Hormonal control of folliculogenesis and oogenesis. Ovarian & uterine cycles Fertilization. First week of development and implantation embryo. Embryonic and adult stem cells, somatic cell reprogramming into pluripotent stem cells (iPS): concepts, definition and potentiality for tissue regeneration and repair. Second week of development and the formation of embryonic disk. Third week of development and the formation of primitive layers: endoderm, ectoderm and mesoderm. The notochord and its role in embryo development. Fourth week of development and the embryonic folding and body cavities. Placenta and extraembryonic membranes. ORGANOGENESIS. Development of: - Intergumentary system - Head and neck - Oropharingeal apparatus - Gut - Respiratory system - Urogenital system - Skeleton and muscle system - Nervous system - Cardiovascular system.
(reference books)
• Ross M.H. and W. Pawlina: Histology a text and atlas, sixth edition. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. • Schoenwolf, Bleyl, Bauer and Francis-West: Larsen's Human Embryology, fifth edition.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Teacher
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Campagnolo Luisa
(syllabus)
Elements of Cytology Structural-functional organization of the eukaryotic cell. Plasma membrane. Rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi apparatus and vesicle trafficking. Lysosomes and peroxisomes Mitochondria. Cytoskeleton and centrioles. Nuclear membrane. Nuclear matrix Chromatin. Nucleolus. Cell cycle regulation and cell death.
Histology Introduction to tissues and their study. Cell differentiation and histogenesis of tissues. Epithelia. Cell surface specializations and cell polarity. Lining epithelia. Glands (endocrine and exocrine). Connective tissues: General structure and function of connective tissue; extracellular matrix, fibres, ground substance and cells. Cartilage: Types of cartilage; chondrogenesis and cartilage growth. Bone: Bone structure and function. Osteogenesis; bone remodelling and homeostasis. Blood: plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes, platelets. Hemopoiesis. Immune system and lymphatic organs. Muscle tissues: structure and function of the skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. Nervous tissue: Neurons. Neuroglia. Nerve fibres. Synapses. Neuro muscular junction.
Embryology Spermatogenesis. Hormonal control of spermatogenesis Folliculogenesis and oogenesis Hormonal control of folliculogenesis and oogenesis. Ovarian & uterine cycles Fertilization. First week of development and implantation embryo. Embryonic and adult stem cells, somatic cell reprogramming into pluripotent stem cells (iPS): concepts, definition and potentiality for tissue regeneration and repair. Second week of development and the formation of embryonic disk. Third week of development and the formation of primitive layers: endoderm, ectoderm and mesoderm. The notochord and its role in embryo development. Fourth week of development and the embryonic folding and body cavities. Placenta and extraembryonic membranes. ORGANOGENESIS. Development of: - Intergumentary system - Head and neck - Oropharingeal apparatus - Gut - Respiratory system - Urogenital system - Skeleton and muscle system - Nervous system - Cardiovascular system.
(reference books)
• Ross M.H. and W. Pawlina: Histology a text and atlas, sixth edition. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. • Schoenwolf, Bleyl, Bauer and Francis-West: Larsen's Human Embryology, fifth edition.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Teacher
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Klinger Francesca
(syllabus)
Elements of Cytology Structural-functional organization of the eukaryotic cell. Plasma membrane. Rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Golgi apparatus and vesicle trafficking. Lysosomes and peroxisomes Mitochondria. Cytoskeleton and centrioles. Nuclear membrane. Nuclear matrix Chromatin. Nucleolus. Cell cycle regulation and cell death.
Histology Introduction to tissues and their study. Cell differentiation and histogenesis of tissues. Epithelia. Cell surface specializations and cell polarity. Lining epithelia. Glands (endocrine and exocrine). Connective tissues: General structure and function of connective tissue; extracellular matrix, fibres, ground substance and cells. Cartilage: Types of cartilage; chondrogenesis and cartilage growth. Bone: Bone structure and function. Osteogenesis; bone remodelling and homeostasis. Blood: plasma, erythrocytes, leucocytes, platelets. Hemopoiesis. Immune system and lymphatic organs. Muscle tissues: structure and function of the skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle. Nervous tissue: Neurons. Neuroglia. Nerve fibres. Synapses. Neuro muscular junction.
Embryology Spermatogenesis. Hormonal control of spermatogenesis Folliculogenesis and oogenesis Hormonal control of folliculogenesis and oogenesis. Ovarian & uterine cycles Fertilization. First week of development and implantation embryo. Embryonic and adult stem cells, somatic cell reprogramming into pluripotent stem cells (iPS): concepts, definition and potentiality for tissue regeneration and repair. Second week of development and the formation of embryonic disk. Third week of development and the formation of primitive layers: endoderm, ectoderm and mesoderm. The notochord and its role in embryo development. Fourth week of development and the embryonic folding and body cavities. Placenta and extraembryonic membranes. ORGANOGENESIS. Development of: - Intergumentary system - Head and neck - Oropharingeal apparatus - Gut - Respiratory system - Urogenital system - Skeleton and muscle system - Nervous system - Cardiovascular system.
(reference books)
• Ross M.H. and W. Pawlina: Histology a text and atlas, sixth edition. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. • Schoenwolf, Bleyl, Bauer and Francis-West: Larsen's Human Embryology, fifth edition.
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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