General and clinical pathology, microbiology and pathological anatomy 4Module General and Clinical Pathology
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: CRISTINA RUSSOExpected Learning Outcomes
Learning the basic mechanisms of the disease.
Required Prerequisites
Theoretical knowledge of physiology and the histological structure of cells and tissues.
Detailed Course Content
Introduction to general pathology
Environmental pathology
Genetic diseases
Cellular pathology: cellular adaptations, apoptosis, necrosis
Regeneration, repair and healing
Inflammation: acute, chronic, inflammatory mediators
Fever and temperature changes
Immune system: innate, acquired immunity
Primary and acquired immunodeficiencies
Hypersensitivity
Immune tolerance
Autoimmunity: pathogenetic mechanisms and autoimmune diseases
Tumors
Learning Assessment
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Inflammation
Cellular adaptations
Metaplasia
Atherosclerosis
Apoptosis