Anatomy, Physiology and Animal Histology

To be able to confer the proposed competences, the teaching / learning process is based on: Theoretical lectures; Practical classes with models of animal skeletons and bones, organs from slaughterhouse and anatomical models, microscopic observations of the subjects related to embryology, osteology and histology.

Use of audiovisual means to demonstrate certain physiological mechanisms. Laboratory classes demonstrate physiological mechanisms.

The curricular unit covers Anatomy, Physiology, and Histology. Anatomy addresses the structure of the animal body as a whole; Physiology examines how its different organic systems function; Histology focuses on the microscopic study of tissues. These areas are essential in biotechnology, providing anatomo-physiological knowledge for students aiming to pursue research in health sciences. The UC helps students understand normal macroscopic and microscopic tissue structure and recognize possible pathological changes.
Main objectives:
1. To know the exterior of the animal and the general organization of the animal skeleton in comparison with humans.

2. To know the location of the different systems and organs present in animals and humans through comparative study.

3. To understand the structure and function of the different organs at both macro and microscopic levels in animals.

4. To know endocrine gland’s location, their macro and microscopic structures and functions.

For evaluation purposes, the program is organized into 2 modules:

Module 1. (50%)

External structures of the animal and definitions and terms used in anatomy.

Skeletal organization of different animal species – comparative study.

Anatomical position of the various organic structures of the animal organism and its relationship with bone structure.

Histology: structure of animal cells and tissues. Tissue processing for histological studies.

Anatomy, histology and physiology of the:

– muscular system.

– circulatory system and lymphatic system.

– nervous system.

Module 2. (50%)

Anatomy, histology and physiology of the:

– respiratory system

– urinary system.

– endocrine glands.

– digestive system of different animal species.

– male reproductive system.

– female reproductive system, mammary gland and lactopoietic function.

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