Course aims:

Acquisition of basic notions on the structure of all systems and organs of the human body.
Ability to recognize anatomical structures and normal function of organs and systems.
Correct indication of specific tests relevant to the pathology of a given organ/system.

Course Entry Requirements:

Solid knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology.

Course contents:

Introduction to morphopathology: scope, study and diagnostic methods, morpho-functional notions on lesions and pathological processes, classification of pathological processes – 2h

Cell injury: reversible and irreversible injury; hydropic degeneration; steatosis; jaundice; cellular adaptations in growth and differentiation: atrophy, hypertrophy, hyperplasia – 2h

Acute and chronic inflammation and repair: types of acute exudative inflammation (serous, catarrhal, fibrinous, purulent—phlegmon and abscess, hemorrhagic); leptomeningitis; chronic nonspecific and granulomatous inflammation; granulomatous types (tuberculosis—microscopic and macroscopic elementary lesions, routes of spread, evolution of tuberculous lesions; syphilis); regeneration—control of growth and differentiation; repair by connective tissue; wound healing; fracture healing – 4h

Neoplasia: definition, nomenclature, general features of benign and malignant neoplasms; classification and morphology of epithelial tumors (carcinomas) and connective-tissue tumors (sarcomas) – 2h

Teaching methods:

Lecture, conversation, exemplification.

Learning outcomes:

Acquisition of the notions and knowledge necessary to understand human anatomy. Development of attitudes, skills, and values required for anatomical and physiological practice relevant to nursing.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Knowledge volume – Written paper – 30% Scientific rigor of language – Written paper – 10% Content organization – Written paper – 10% Creativity – Written paper – 10%

Recommended reading:

Doina Butcovan, Morphopathology – Course – College of Medical Assistants, Venus Publishing, Iași, 2003, -.
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