Cytology and human histology [MMEDB216]

Learning outcomes

To integrate into the training of pharmacists the essential and current knowledge of cellular and tissue structures which is necessary for an understanding of the functions of organs and tissues. The histological part of the course actually deals with human microscopic anatomy. The first part aims specifically at presenting cell biology (Cytology) as a dynamic phenomenon, responsible for cell structures and their relation to functions within tissues and organs. The histology part develops the main tissues of the human body and then the major systems involved in the absorption, circulation, metabolisation and elimination of drug substances. The main prerequisites are the BAC1 biology, chemistry and physics courses.

Objectives

To know and understand the organisation of the main tissues of the human body. To know and understand the interventions of the tissues and therefore of the cells that constitute them to build and maintain the organs involved in five systems particularly concerned with the assimilation, metabolism and elimination of drug substances: the circulatory, cutaneous, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems.

Content

This course, both theoretical and practical, focuses on the description and organisation of human cells and tissues. It includes notions of anatomy, cellular physiology and histophysiology. Special attention will be paid to the study of tissues and organs involved in the absorption and elimination of drugs. The practical work (15 hours) is complementary to the theoretical courses; in this way, the course diagrams are directly linked to the preparations that the student can examine during the practical work or on the website www.histology.be