Comparative Anatomophysiology

Year
1

Academic year
2023-2024

Code
02037070

Subject Area
Experimental Pathology

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Other Languages of Instruction
English

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

Teaching Methods

The teaching of this unit uses the expository method, problem solving and task development. In PL classes the students will perform the morphological study of mice and rats.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit provide students with information about the anatomy and physiology of animals with experimental interest in comparison to the human and aims to:

- compare the anatomical and physiological aspects of the various apparatus and systems of the animals taking into account the interests associated with the experimental pathology.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Comparative study of the structure and function of various devices and systems, especially in species with interest in experimental pathology.

Anatomy and physiology of various systems and organs: tegumentary system, locomotor system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, genitourinary system, nervous system, endocrine system and sense organs.

Head Lecturer(s)

António José Silva Bernardes

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

- Livros e artigos científicos de revistas sobre anatomia e fisiologia comparadas / Scientific books and papers from journals about compared anatomy and physiology

- Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Vol I, CRC PRESS

- Handbook of Laboratory Animal Science, Vol II, CRC PRESS

- https://speakingofresearch.com/facts/the-animal-model/