Morphophysiology of the Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

Code:

MI220

Acronym:

MSRE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2020/2021 - 1S (of 14-09-2020 to 07-02-2021)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Departamento de Biomedicina
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	295	Mestrado Integrado em Medicina- Plano oficial 2013 (Reforma Curricular)	2	-	6	57	162

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.  Physiology of Stress. Metabolism of lipoproteins.

 

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, 12th Edition; Textbook of Medical Physiology, Saunders Elsevier, 2011
Kierszenbaum, A. L., & Tres, L; Histology and cell biology: an introduction to pathology, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2012
Young, B. Lowe, J.S., Stevens, A., & Heath, J.W; Wheater's Functional Histology - A Text and Colour Atlas , Churchill Livingstone, 2009
R. L. Drake, W. Vogl, A. W. M. Mitche; GRAY’S ANATOMY FOR STUDENTS, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2010
Sadler, T.W; Langman's Medical Embryology , 12ª Ed, Williams and Wilkins, 2012
S. Standring; Gray's Anatomy, Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2015
R. Drake, A. W. Vogl, A. Mitchell ; Gray's Anatomy for Students, , Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2019

Teaching methods and learning activities

Teaching methods include lectures, practical classes and tutorials. Adjustments will be made considering the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Histology and Embryology

Classes will be online, via Zoom. Each group of students will be divided into two smaller groups, and will have classes with their respective teacher.

 

Physiology:

Classes will take place in person at FMUP, according to the schedule and following the recommend security measures. Each class will be divided into two smaller groups, that will rotate on a weekly basis. Classes will be broadcasted via Zoom for students who are not at FMUP.

 

Anatomy:

Practical lessons will be in person at FMUP, according to the schedule and following the recommend security measures. Each class will be divided into two smaller groups and each will have in person lessons (2 hours).

 

 

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	105,00
Frequência das aulas	57,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the rules of "Conselho Pedagógico" of our Faculty

Calculation formula of final grade

The final exam will include practical and theoretical evaluations.

The pratical evaluation (P) include evaluation of acquired competences in Histology and Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology. Specific details will be timely announced and adjusted to sanitary conditions.

The practical evaluation of Histology and Embryology includes continuous evaluation, during classes, with a 50% weight.

For the practical evaluation of Physiology, students will perform 2 tests (true/false; no discounts; Moodle platform) during the semester. A test will be done in beginning of class about concepts taught on the previous week. Another test will be done at the end of that class. The average of these tests corresponds to the final grade for the practical evaluation of Physiology. This applies to students attending MSRE for the first time. Each student will have two chances to perform these two tests during the course of the semester. Students taking these tests are not allowed to attend the final practical exam. Students with a positive grade on the pratical evaluation performed during the course of the semester are allowed to attend the theorectical evaluation without repeating practical evaluation. For the remainder situations and in “época de recurso”, the practical evaluation will be performed online (Moodle platform) with Zoom for supervision. This exam will take place prior to the theoretical evaluation.

Practical evaluation of the Anatomy component consists of a final exam.

 

All practical evaluations will be marked in a 0-20 scale. Final grade of the practical component of MSRE is the weighted average of grades obtained in Anatomy (13%), Physiology (53%) and Histology and Embryology (34%). This grade will be used to obtain the final mark of this course (MSRE).

Failing students of students missing the pratical evaluation (total or partially) of this CU in “época normal” will have to repeat the practical evaluation during “época de recurso”, according to rules of each component.

Students with a minimum practical grade of 10 (out of 20), resulting from the weighted combination of the three components, are allowed to take the theoretical exam. The practical grade remains valid for the current school year for students missing or failing to obtain a positive mark in the theoretical exam.

The theoretical evaluation is composed of open and short answer questions and multiple choice questions, covering topics taught in Histology and Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology. The final grade of the theoretical evaluation is the weighted average of grades obtained in Anatomy (13%), Physiology (53%) and Histology and Embryology (34%). This grade will be used to obtain the final mark of this course (MSRE).

The minimum theoretical grade is 10 (out of 20).

The final grade will be calculated as follows:

FG = (2T + P) / 3

In which

FG – final grade

T – theorectical mark

P – practical mark

 

For improvement of the final grade, students must repeat practical and theoretical evaluations during “época de recurso”. Marks obtained during this evaluation will be used to obtain the final grade.

Examinations or Special Assignments

N/A

Internship work/project

N/A

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the rules of "Conselho Pedagógico" of our Faculty

Classification improvement

The student whishing to improve the classification must repeat practical and theoretical exams.

Observations

N/A