Ateneo - UPO

Physiology of skin

Lectures and supplementary material such as recommended articles

Provide knowledge about basic physiology of skin cells and skin as an organ

Anatomy of skin; general and cellular physiology and biochemistry

Lectures in classroom and class debate

NA

See main course for written exam modality.
Last class debate: A debate will be organized on the topics covered during the lectures. The class will be divided into groups of 4 to 6 people. Each group must prepare a presentation on the theme, and all group members must participate in delivering the presentation. At the end of the presentation, the entire class can take part in the debate

Cellular physiology: electric activity of the cell; ionic signaling; elements of signal transduction.
Skin as an organ, skin functions.
Keratinocyte differentiation and signal transduction
Protection: absorption, water loss et cet.
Epidermal Barrier & Hydration.
Pigmentation, protection from radiation and aging
Thermoregulation: receptors, mechanisms of signal transduction, neural paths, coordingation of central and peripheral thermoregulation.
Sensation: types of sensation, receptors, mechanisms of signal transduction.
Vitamin D
Skin aging
The program may be subjected to modifications.

Students are expected to acquire knowledge about basic physiology of skin cells and skin as an organ