The module of Histology, in the context of the C.I. of Anatomy and Histology, aims to integrate the knowledge of "functional histology" and cell biology by aiming to provide students with knowledge about the organization of cells and human tissues with particular attention to the connection between morphology and function.
The study of normal human histology and human anatomy, which is mutually propedeutic, must allow for a level of knowledge of the tissues, apparatus and systems of the human body, a necessary premise for the optimal understanding of motor and sports activities in all stages of life.
To Know structure, organization and function of different human tissues and morphological-functional characteristics of cells that compose them.
EXPECTED LEARNING RESULTS
Knowledge of investigation methods in cytology and histology. Knowledge of the terminology of the discipline. Knowledge of the subcellular, cellular and tissue structures of the human body
During the last lessons of the course, students are given some tests to assess the knowledge acquired. A moment of discussion with the teacher on the results of the tests follows.
Frontal lecture.
Any Student with documented Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), or with any special needs, should contact the Lecturer(s) and to the dedicated SLD Representative in the Department before class begins, in order to liaise and arrange the specific teaching methods so that the learning aims and outcomes may be met.
EUKARYOTIC CELL:
The main steps in eukaryotic cell evolution
The plasma membrane:
Structure and functions
Membrane transports
Endocytosis and esocytosis
The cytoplasm:
Hyaloplasm
Ribosomes
Rough-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum (RER)
Smooth-surfaced endoplasmic reticulum (REL)
Golgi apparatus
Lysosomes
Peroxisomes
Mitochondria
The cytoskeleton
Cell movement
Cell motility and intracellular transport
Cell junctional complexes
The nucleous
The nucleolus
Cell cycle and mitosis
TISSUES:
Epithelial tissue:
Main characteristics of epithelia
Lining epithelia: organization and classification
Structural surface differentiations of epithelial cells (microvilli, stereocilia, cilia)
Secretory epithelia:
• exocrine glands
• endocrine glands
Connective tissue:
Extracellular matrix:
• fibers
• ground substance
Cell components of connective tissue
Connective tissue proper
Support connective tissue: cartilage and bone tissue
Ossification
Trophic connective tissue: blood and lymph
Lymphatic tissue
Cells of the innate and adaptive immune system
Muscle tissue:
Myofibril structure and muscle contraction
Nerve tissue:
"Elementi di Istologia e Cenni di Embriologia" a cura di A. Filippini. Casa Editrice Piccin.
Ricevimento: By appointment, e-mail: emanuela.marcenaro@unige.it
Ricevimento: Student reception by appointment, contact the teacher via e-mail: alessandra.dondero@unige.it
DAVIDE BAGNARA (President)
ALESSANDRA DONDERO (President)
FABIO GIUSEPPE GHIOTTO (President)
MARCO GREPPI
EMANUELA MARCENARO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
Lessons will take place in the first semester of the relevant academic year.
HISTOLOGY
Written (Cytology) and oral (Histology) examination.
In case of certification of specific learning disability, disability or other special educational needs, the University legislation and regulations on disability and SLD are applied (https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilit%C3% A0-normative).
The exam is written for the part of Cytology (quiz questions) and oral for the part of Histology.
The oral examination is always led by the holders of the course and has a duration of at least 30 minutes (typically 45 minutes). With these modes, given the long experience of examinations in the discipline, the commission is able to verify with high accuracy the achievement of learning outcomes When these are not reached, the student is invited to deepen the study and to take advantage of further explanation by the teacher.
