Ateneo - UPO

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Gray’s Anatomy, The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice.

Junqueira’s Basic Histology: Text and Atlas.

The slides of the lectures and additional material such as scientific publications, laboratory protocols etc. will be available to students on DIR

The course aims to provide students with adequate information regarding:

– gross anatomy of skin and microscopic confidence in its structure;

– technical skills to study in vitro biocompatibility of materials used in skin regeneration and microscopic evaluation in in vivo models of tissue regeneration;

– search in the literature to develop an idea of skin regeneration identifying strengths and weaknesses;

– multiple roles of the skin in homeostasis including protection, regulation of body temperature, sensory reception, water balance, synthesis of vitamins and hormones, and absorption of materials.

Fundamentals of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, cellular biology, cell physiology

Lectures, videos, seminars by experts in the field, lab practicals, upside down class

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities

Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Student athlete have the possibility of agreeing with the lecturer on a different exam date in the same session

Evaluation during the course and debate with the class.
Written test: the written exam will take place in the computer room and will consist of 50 (25 for Anatomy and 25 for Physiology) closed questions. Multiple choice questions, true / false questions, completion type questions and matching type questions are the most frequent types of test questions. Written test evaluation criteria: True/ False Questions: 1 point for correct answer; -1 point for wrong answer; 0 points for not responding. Multiple choice questions: 1 point for correct answer; – 0.5 points for the wrong answer if the question allows you to choose from three options, -0.33 between four, -0.25 out of five, etc.; 0 points not responding. The penalty scores will be homogenously distributed for all tests. Rules for the written test – The test will be monitored: No Internet, No Second Screen, No outside help. You will be allowed 1 hour to complete all 2 sections (Anatomy and Physiology) of the test.

ANATOMY. Gross structure of skin and underlying tissues, of the skin appendages and of the skin lines. Skin structure: layers of epidermis, the papillary dermis, the reticular dermis, hypodermis. Microscope-Learning 1: the skin and the hypodermis. Appendages of the skin: nails, hair and hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands. The skin throughout life. Disorders of the integumentary system. Microscope-Learning 2: appendages of the skin and examples of disorders. In vitro models to study biocompatibility in skin tissue regeneration.
PHYSIOLOGY Functions of the Integumentary System. The role of the skin in the protection from invasion by microorganisms, chemicals and other environmental factors and in preventing the body dehydration. Endocrine functions of the skin. The role of the skin in the body thermoregulation Sensory functions of the skin.

The students will acquire comprehensive theoretical knowledge of the structure and role of skin in the human body physiology. They will develop a substantial set of skills, including the ability to critically analyse and discuss clinical and experimental themes related to skin structure and functions and the knowledge of their possible applications in other scientific fields. They will acquire the use of specific scientific and technical language improving their competence in the scientific communication.