Embryology and Histology

Basic knowledge of: cell biology, biochemistry and chemistry

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.

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.

 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.

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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.