General Pathology

A.Y. 2024/2025
6
Max ECTS
48
Overall hours
SSD
MED/04
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The main objective of this course will be to study the pathological mechanisms beyond the systemic diseases paying special attention on etiology (cause of the disease) and pathogenesis (origin and development of a disease) of processes related to environmental-related diseases.
Expected learning outcomes
To be able to:
1. Describe the main molecular and cellular mechanisms at the base of human pathologies (cell damage, adaptation and death; acute and chronic inflammation).
2. Explain the physiological functions of the immune system, both in health conditions and disease.
3. Explain the main molecular and cellular alterations which induce the insurgence and manifestation of the following diseases: inflammatory (atherosclerosis, infections), genetic and autoimmune diseases, tumors, anemia.
4. Explain etiology, symptoms and pathogenetic mechanisms of the main diseases connected to the environment (tumors, kidney diseases, respiratory tract and cutaneous diseases, diseases caused by chemical or physical agents).
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

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MED/04 - EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 48 hours