Cytology and Histology II

Presentation

Cytology and Histology II studies how body tissues are arranged to constitute organs, in domestic animals. This course studies the organs, their microscope constitution and the differences between species. The knowledge acquired in this course is essential to understand the physiology of the organism, as well as the pathologies associated with each organ.

Part of this Programme

Veterinary Medicine

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT478-8504

Recommended complementary curricular units

Cytology and Histology I

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

- Respiratory system: upper and lower airways, diaphragm and gas exchange.

- Cardiovascular system: heart, blood and lymphatic vessels

- Nervous system: central and peripheral nervous system.

- Lymphoid organs: primary and secondary lymphoid organs.

- Skin and appendages: epidermis, dermis, hypodermis. Hair follicles and glands.

- Digestive system: oral cavity, tongue, pharynx, esophagus, stomach compartments of ruminants, stomach, small and large intestine, rectal canal. Salivary glands, liver, pancreas.

- Urinary system: kidneys, ureters and bladder. Urothelium.

- Male reproductive system: testes, epididymis, penis and reproductive glands.

- Female reproductive system: ovaries, oviducts, uterus, vagina. Reproductive cycle and uterine changes. Mammary gland.

- Endocrine glands: Pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, parathyroid, endocrine pancreas. Main secretions and functions.

- Sense organs: eye.

Objectives

In the course of this curricular unit it is intended that the student acquires the following abilities:

1. Knowing histologically diverse tissues and relating them in order to identify the various organic systems.

2. Knowing how to recognize the corresponding histological differences to the different animal species.

3. Relating the ultrastructure of tissues with their functions.

4. Establishing a morpho-functional relationship of the various structures of organs and systems.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

The Cytology and Histology II presents:

Theoretical classes: exposure of theoretical content using audio-visual media. Student engagement is stimulated through the analysis and discussion of concepts.
Practical classes: The classes are designed to deepen the subjects taught in master classes by observation under an optical microscope of cells and tissues.

The evaluation modalities follows the Regulamento Específico de Avaliação de Conhecimentos da FMV-ULHT:
- Continuous evaluation: two theoretical frequencies and one group work and four practical frequencies
- Final theoretical exam and final practical exam: in case of failure in the continuous evaluation.
The final classification of UC corresponds to the average of practical assessment (50%) and theoretical (50%).

References

- Junqueira, L.C.; Carneiro, J. Histologia Básica: texto e atlas (13th ed.). Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara Koogan, 2017. ISBN: 9788527731812
- Mescher, A. Junqueira¿s Basic Histology: Text and Atlas (15th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2018. ISBN: 9781260026184
- Monteiro, M. e Faísca, P. Atlas digital de Citologia e Histologia Veterinária II. 2010

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