Human Histology and Embryology

Recommended Prerequisites

Biology.

Teaching Methods

The teaching methods in this course unit include:

- Lectures.

- Practical and laboratory classes.

Learning Outcomes

Objectives: to know and to understand the microscopic constitution of tissues and organs of the human body and to know the processes of embryonic development. The study of the prenatal stages of development will allow better understanding of human physiology and the importance of nutrition during pregnancy. Furthermore, it allows the understanding of multiple physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms related to the embryonic origin of the different organs.

Competences. To acquire specific language and terminology that enable the description and understanding of the microscopic structure of tissues and organs, and that are relevant in the acquisition of bases for subsequent courses. To enumerate the main features of a morpho-functional tissue and organ structure and relate to their function and embriological development.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

HISTOLOGY

Tissue Constitution. Specialties of cell membrane and cellular communications.

Epithelial tissues: epithelia and glands

Connective tissue: adipose tissue; Cartilage; Bone; Blood

Muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac and smooth

Nervous tissue: Blood-Brain Barrier.

Circulatory System: arteries, veins and capilars

Digestive System: esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, pancreas, liver

Respiratory System: Olfactory mucosa; respiratory epithelium; trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs, alveoli

Stem Cells

HUMAN EMBRYOLOGY
Reproduction: reproductive organs, gametes, oogenesis and spermatogenesis

Main events of Pre-embryonic, Embryonic and fetal  periods

Congenital malformations

Practical lessons: observation of histological sections under the microscope.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Teresa da Teixeira Cruz Rosete

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 10.0%
Other: avaliação laboratorial: 15.0%
Exam: 75.0%

Bibliography

-       Abraham Kierszenbaum Histologia e Biologia Celular: Uma Introdução à Patologia, 2012, 3ª edição, Editora Elsevier/Dinalivro

-       Junqueira e Carneiro, Histologia Básica, 2013, 12ª edição. Editora Guanabara;

-       Moore and Persaud, Embriologia Básica, 2013, 8ª Edição, Editora Elsevier;

-       Artigos Científicos.