Histology of Basic Tissues

At the end of this course students should be able to: 1. name common current histological techniques; 2. enumerate the principles, techniques and functional applications of Histology; 3. define and explain the cell in relation to its environment, surface components and content; 4. explain the interrelationship and interdependency between cell structures and functions; and 5. identify the microscopic appearance of tissues such as muscle, cartilage, etc in relation to their staining.

Introduction to histology; Method of study in histology; Cell Membrane, Cellular organelles; Cell dynamics and cell cycle. Cytogenetics. Histochemistry and cytochemistry. Introduction to recombinant DNA; In situ hybridization histochemistry. Cell dynamics and cycle. Basic tissues of the body, the epithelial, connective tissues, muscle and nervous tissue. The microanatomy of the four basic tissues, namely: epithelial tissue, including glandular tissue, connective tissue, muscular tissue, and nervous tissue. Covering and Lining Epithelia. Glandular Epithelia. Connective tissue. Bone, Bone formation and Joints. Blood. Muscle. Nervous tissue (PNS). Nervous tissue (CNS). Cardiovascular system. Respiratory system. Integumentary system. Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas. Gastro-intestinal system. Lymphatic tissue and the Immune system. Endocrine system. Urinary system. Female reproductive system. Male reproductive system. Eye.