2 hours of face-to-face theoretical lectures with mandatory attendance of at least 75% of the total hours.
12 hours of practical laboratory sessions with mandatory 100% attendance.
Assessment Methods
The final assessment consists of a multiple-choice test including questions covering all the topics addressed during the course (cytology, histology, and anatomy).
Contents
Cell membrane: structure, functions, and specializations. Cytoplasmic organelles: smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, phagocytic vesicles, mitochondria, cytoskeleton and centriole: structure and function. Nucleus: morphology and composition. DNA, RNA. Brief overview of protein synthesis. Mitosis and meiosis. Epithelial tissue: covering (lining) epithelium, classification, membrane specializations; glandular epithelium, exocrine and endocrine glandular epithelia, cytology of secretion. Connective tissues: connective tissue proper, ground substance; cartilage tissue; bone tissue. Blood: plasma and blood cells. Muscle tissue: skeletal (striated), smooth, cardiac. Nervous tissue: neuron, Nissl bodies, processes, nerve fibers, synapse, neuromuscular junction. Glial cells.
LABORATORY Preparation of histological specimens for light microscopy: Complete processing of tissue samples including fixation, dehydration, embedding, sectioning, slide preparation, staining procedures, and subsequent observation under the light microscope. Microscopic identification of tissues: Identification and analysis under the light microscope of the different normal (healthy) tissues covered during the course.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course instructor is always available for office hours by appointment via email: marina.borgese@uninsubria.it
