Istologia ed embriologia

A.Y. 2025/2026
7
Max ECTS
87.5
Overall hours
SSD
BIO/17
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
Undefined
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
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

Linea: Policlinico

Course syllabus
CYTOLOGY and HISTOLOGY:
Introduction to histology. Instruments and methods for samples preparation and observation at the microscope.
Cell membrane and inner cell compartments (endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus), ribosomes.
Vesicle trafficking. Exocytosis and endocytosis. Lysosomes. Peroxisomes.
Mitochondria.
Cytoskeleton.
Nucleus, nucleolus, cell cycle.
Epithelia: apical and basolateral specializations of epithelial cells. Cell junctions.
Lining epithelia: classification and localizations.
Exocrine glands.
Endocrine glands.
Connective tissue: cellular components and extracellular matrix.
Connective tissue: proper connective tissue. Adipose tissue.
Cartilage.
Bone and osteogenesis.
Blood and hemopoiesis.
Muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle tissues.
Nervous tissue
Dental tissues.

EMBRYOLOGY:
Male gametogenesis. Testes and cycle of the seminiferous epithelium. Introduction to genital ducts.
Female gametogenesis. Ovary and uterus. Maturation of follicles and menstrual cycle.
Fertilization. Early stages of the embryo development. Segmentation. Morula. Blastocyst implantation.
1st, 2nd and 3rd week of embryo development.
Embryo annexes.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific pre-requirements for the Histology and Embryology course
Teaching methods
Teaching methods (all compulsory):
· Lectures
· Asinchronous lectures
· Innovative teaching
· Tutorial activities using virtual slides and at the light microscope
Attendance required.
Teaching Resources
Istologia
Adamo et al. Istologia di Monesi - Piccin.
Ross, Pawlina. Istologia: testo e atlante - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

Embriologia
Barbieri, Carinci. Embriologia - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
De Felici et al. Embriologia umana - Piccin.
Sadler - Embriologia Medica di Langman - Edra
Embriologia Umana (Larsen) - Edra

Atlanti
Gagliano. Eserciziario di Istologia - Piccin.
Gagliano. Colorare l'istologia - Piccin.
Wheater. Istologia e anatomia microscopica - Edra.
Ross, Pawlina, Barnash. Atlante di istologia e anatomia microscopica - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

Altri supporti didattici
Gagliano. QuickReviews Istologia - Edises.
Assessment methods and Criteria
-The assessment method is based on an oral exam. The oral exam consists in the observation, description and identification of cells and histological samples on micrographs at the light and electron microscope, and in a discussion on the topics included in the course program.
- The correct identification of the histological sample is mandatory to complete the exam with the discussion on the topics included in the course program.
- Assessment parameters: the knowledge of cytology-histology and embryology, the ability to recognize and describe tissues based on the specific microscopic characteristics, and the efficacious communication of the information and with the appropriate terms will be assessed.
- Assessment: final mark (/30);
-The exam is deemed to be passed successfully if the final grade is equal to or higher than 18/30.
Registration to exams through SIFA is mandatory for each session.
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY - University credits: 7
Lessons: 87.5 hours

Linea: San Donato

Course syllabus
CYTOLOGY and HISTOLOGY:
Introduction to histology. Instruments and methods for samples preparation and observation at the microscope.
Cell membrane and inner cell compartments (endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus), ribosomes.
Vesicle trafficking. Exocytosis and endocytosis. Lysosomes. Peroxisomes.
Mitochondria.
Cytoskeleton.
Nucleus, nucleolus, cell cycle.
Epithelia: apical and basolateral specializations of epithelial cells. Cell junctions.
Lining epithelia: classification and localizations.
Exocrine glands.
Endocrine glands.
Connective tissue: cellular components and extracellular matrix.
Connective tissue: proper connective tissue. Adipose tissue.
Cartilage.
Bone and osteogenesis.
Blood and hemopoiesis.
Muscle tissue: skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle tissues.
Nervous tissue
Dental tissues.

EMBRYOLOGY:
Male gametogenesis. Testes and cycle of the seminiferous epithelium. Introduction to genital ducts.
Female gametogenesis. Ovary and uterus. Maturation of follicles and menstrual cycle.
Fertilization. Early stages of the embryo development. Segmentation. Morula. Blastocyst implantation.
1st, 2nd and 3rd week of embryo development.
Embryo annexes.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific pre-requirements for the Histology and Embryology course
Teaching methods
Teaching methods (all compulsory):
· Lectures
· Asinchronous lectures
· Innovative teaching
· Tutorial activities using virtual slides and at the light microscope
Attendance required.
Teaching Resources
Istologia
Adamo et al. Istologia di Monesi - Piccin.
Ross, Pawlina. Istologia: testo e atlante - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

Embriologia
Barbieri, Carinci. Embriologia - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.
De Felici et al. Embriologia umana - Piccin.
Sadler - Embriologia Medica di Langman - Edra
Embriologia Umana (Larsen) - Edra

Atlanti
Gagliano. Eserciziario di Istologia - Piccin.
Gagliano. Colorare l'istologia - Piccin.
Wheater. Istologia e anatomia microscopica - Edra.
Ross, Pawlina, Barnash. Atlante di istologia e anatomia microscopica - Casa Editrice Ambrosiana.

Altri supporti didattici
Gagliano. QuickReviews Istologia - Edises.
Assessment methods and Criteria
-The assessment method is based on an oral exam. The oral exam consists in the observation, description and identification of cells and histological samples on micrographs at the light and electron microscope, and in a discussion on the topics included in the course program.
- The correct identification of the histological sample is mandatory to complete the exam with the discussion on the topics included in the course program.
- Assessment parameters: the knowledge of cytology-histology and embryology, the ability to recognize and describe tissues based on the specific microscopic characteristics, and the efficacious communication of the information and with the appropriate terms will be assessed.
- Assessment: final mark (/30);
-The exam is deemed to be passed successfully if the final grade is equal to or higher than 18/30.
Registration to exams through SIFA is mandatory for each session.
BIO/17 - HISTOLOGY - University credits: 7
Lessons: 87.5 hours