Base Knowledge
Basic knowledge of: cell biology, biochemistry and chemistry
Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical classes complemented with laboratory practice aim at a thorough presentation of the syllabus, with the application of an expository and interactive methodology, using audiovisual media and microscopic observation, encouraging a direct intervention by the students.
Learning Results
The student must acquire the knowledge:
• The various stages of embryonic development;
• The origin of the germ layers and subsequent differentiation of the various structures;
• The morphology, architecture and function of the different types of tissues and systems that make up the human body.
The student must acquire skills for:
• Recognize and apply concepts and principles of embryology and histology;
• Identify and describe the events characterizing the stages of embryonic development;
• Present and recognize the various tissues based on specific features and functions.
The student must acquire competences for:
• Collect, analyze, synthesize, process and communicate information using appropriate methodologies;
• Develop an attitude of critical analysis in relation to the work performed, as well as ability to expand their knowledge on embryology and histology.
Program
Theoretical
– Human embryology
– Reproduction: gametogenesis and hormonal variation
– Stages of embryonic development: fertilization, implantation, gastrulation, neurulation, cardiovascular system,
chorionic villi, organogenesis, derived from germinative layers, fetal period, birth.
– Introduction to methods of histology and histological study
– Epithelial tissue morphology and characteristics of the cells and their specializations for the classification of
surface and glandular epithelia
– Connective-tissue: morphological and functional characteristics of the array. Varieties and special properties of
the connective tissue. Tissues: adipose, cartilaginous, bone and their varieties.
– Nervous tissue: morphologic and functional classification of the neuron and glial cells, nerve fibers and meninges
– Muscle-tissue: histological and cellular organization of striated muscle and smooth varieties
– Skin and appendages
– Endocrine glands.
Laboratorial practice
– Observation and microscopic interpretation of histological sections on the stages of embryonic development and the various tissues studied during the theoretical classes.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Ana Maria de Figueiredo ValadoInternship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Primary references:
– JUNQUEIRA, L. C.; CARNEIRO, J. – Histologia básica. 10ª ed. Rio de Janeiro : Guanabara Koogan, 2004. 488 p. ISBN: 978-85-277-0906-4.
– STEVENS, Alan; LOWE, James S. – Histologia humana. 2ª ed. São Paulo : Manole, 2001. VIII, 408 p. ISBN 85-204-1146-0.
– MOORE, Keith L.; PERSAUD, T.V.N. – Embriologia básica. 6ª ed. Rio de Janeiro : Saunders Elsevier, 2004. XV, 462 p. ISBN 978-85-352-1369-0.
Secondary references:
– JUNQUEIRA, L. C.; CARNEIRO, J. – Histologia básica. 11ª ed. Rio de Janeiro : Guanabara Koogan, 2008. 524 p. ISBN: 978-85-277-1402-0.
– MOORE, Keith L.; PERSAUD, T.V.N. – Embriologia básica. 7ª ed. Rio de Janeiro: Saunders Elsevier, 2008. 365 p. ISBN 978-85-352-2661-4.