Animal Morphology and Physiology
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the structure and function of vertebrate tissues and systems. It also delves into aspects of animal morphology and physiology (mainly in mammals) that form an important biological foundation for professionals in the food industry.
Expected learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply specific knowledge of animal morphology and physiology to make comparisons and address issues related to the production and processing of animal-derived food products. They will also be able to use appropriate technical and biological terminology.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
ANIMAL TISSUE: Epithelial tissue; Connective tissue: adipose ct and energy storage; bone and Ca metabolism; Muscular tissue: white and red skeletal cell. Nervous tissue. LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS. CIRCULATORY APPARATUS. RESPIRATORY APPARATUS. DIGESTIVE APPARATUS (only liver and pancreas). EXCRETORY APPARATUS. MALE and FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE APPARATUS. MORPHOLOGY OF THE MAMMARY GLAND AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE LACTATION. APPARATUSES IN BIRD AND FISH.
PRACTICAL TRAINING: Edible sea animals - SEAFOOD: fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. Meat cuts in cattle. Histology: analysis of selected histological samples using microscope.
PRACTICAL TRAINING: Edible sea animals - SEAFOOD: fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. Meat cuts in cattle. Histology: analysis of selected histological samples using microscope.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.
Teaching methods
Lectures in the classroom and laboratory exercises.
Information on the organization of lessons and any other information on teaching will be available on the MyAriel websites of the course: it is therefore recommended to consult it regularly.
Information on the organization of lessons and any other information on teaching will be available on the MyAriel websites of the course: it is therefore recommended to consult it regularly.
Teaching Resources
Teaching materials given during the lectures.
Books:
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, William O. Reece Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-0-8138-1451-3 2009
- Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text & Atlas. Mescher, Anthony L., Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional. 20135
Books:
- Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, William O. Reece Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN: 978-0-8138-1451-3 2009
- Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text & Atlas. Mescher, Anthony L., Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional. 20135
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test with 11 multiple-choice questions and 3 open-ended questions to be completed in 60 minutes.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
VET/01 - VETERINARY ANATOMY - University credits: 4
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 28 hours
Lessons: 28 hours
Professor:
Pasquariello Rolando
Professor(s)
Reception:
On request with appointment by e-mail
Via Domenico Trentacoste 2, 20134, Milano