Morphophysiology of the Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

Code:

MI220

Acronym:

MSRE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Biologia Experimental
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMED	282	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular)	2	-	6	57	162

Modules

Code	Name
MI220_B
MI220_A
MI220_C

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

At the end of this course unit, students should :

-       Be acquainted with the general principles of Anatomy, Histology and Physiology. This course unit will stimulate students’ observation skills by acquainting them with the anatomical terminology. It will also endow them with description techniques, which will make them apply the adequate terminology;

-       Be acquainted with the normal structure, both macroscopic and microscopic and the normal function of the reproductive and endocrine apparatus;

-       Have acquired knowledge which can be used in the different fields of morphophysiology, in other course units and in upcoming clinical activities.

During the semester, students should also acquire the following competencies:

-       Problem-solving skills;

-       Self-learning skills;

-       Critical reasoning;

-       Practical ability to evaluate the function of the different systems;

-       Identification of morphophysiological problems in selected clinical cases.

In order to provide students with the aforementioned skills and knowledge, this course unit will apply an integrated morphofunctional approach. Additionally, anatomists, histologists and physiologists will be part of the teaching staff.

Learning outcomes and competences

During the semester, students should also acquire the following competencies:

 - Problem-solving skills and practical application of knowledge;

 - Self-learning skills;

 - Critical reasoning;

 - Practical ability to evaluate the function of the different systems;

In order to provide students with the aforementioned skills and knowledge, this course unit will apply an integrated morphofunctional approach. Additionally, anatomists, histologists and physiologists will be part of the teaching staff.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Morfofisiological knowledge about the function of the cell, tissue and systems.

Program

General physiological principals of the endocrine system. Physiology of hypothalamic–pituitary axis. Thyroid. Parathyroid. Bone physiology. Adrenal gland. Endocrine pancreas. Caloric balance. Appetite regulation. Regulation of body metabolism. Assessment of nutritional status. Pathophysiology of obesity and cachexia. Physiology of the female reproductive apparatus. Physiology of the male reproductive apparatus. Sexual physiology. Physiological adaptations in pregnancy. Physiology of the placenta. Menopause and andropause. Ageing: decrease in the functional reserve of the organs.  

 

Histology and Embryology of the Endocrine Glands: Hipothalamic-Pituitary System; Epiphysis; Thyroid and Parathyroid; Adrenal; Endocrine Pancreas. Developmental Biology of the Urogenital System. Histology of the Female Reproductive System; Histology of the Male Reproductive System.

 

Anatomy of the Thyroid and parathyroid glands. Adrenal glands. Reproductive organs of the female. Breast. Reproductive organs of the male.

Mandatory literature

Walter F. Boron and Emile L.; Medical Physiology, Boulpaep Editors, 2012
Hall J.E. ;Guyton and Hall ; Textbook of Medical Physiology, 12th Edition, Saunders Elsevier, 2011
Young, B. Lowe, J.S., Stevens, A., & Heath, J.W; Wheater's Functional Histology - A Text and Colour Atlas, 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2009
Sadler, T.W; Langman's Medical Embryology , 11ª Ed, Williams and Wilkins, 2009
Abraham L. Kierszenbaum anda Laura Tres; Histology and Cell Biology - An introduction to Pathology, Elsevier, 2012
R. L. Drake, W. Vogl, A. W. M. Mitchel;; GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2010
S. Standring;; GRAY’S ANATOMY, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 40ª edição, 2008

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching methodologies of this course unit will be based on theoretical classes, seminars with the discussion of problems, practical classes and tutorials.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade will be based on a practical component, which is worth 33% of the final grade, and a theoretical component, which is worth 67% of the final grade. The student will go to the theoretical exam only if aproved in the practical exam (minimum grade 9.5).