BHHI011p Histology

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Hana Kotasová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Hana Kotasová, Ph.D.
Department of Histology and Embryology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Hana Kotasová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Histology and Embryology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Wed 17. 9. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126, Wed 24. 9. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126, Wed 1. 10. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126, Wed 8. 10. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126, Wed 15. 10. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126, Wed 22. 10. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126, Wed 29. 10. 11:30–13:10 F01B1/126
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
The aim of the course is to introduce the student to the structure of the cell, the basic building principles and functions of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissue, the composition of blood and the morphology and function of blood elements, as well as the microscopic structure of the digestive and integumentary systems.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
1. Understand and explain the structure of a cell, basic structural principles and function of connective tissues, epithelial tissue, structure of different types of muscle tissue, structure and function of nervous tissue.
2. Characterize microscopic structure of organs of digestive and intengumentary system.
Key topics
- Introduction - content and overlaps of histology. Methods of studying histology. Cytology. Structure and function of the cell nucleus, cell organelles, inclusions and cytoskeleton. Modification of cell surfaces and intercellular junctions. Ultrastructure of cells during the cell cycle. - Cell differentiation and tissue formation. Definition of different tissue types. Epithelial tissue: structure, classification, occurrence and function. - General structure and division of connective tissue. Structure, function and classification of connective tissue, cartilage and bone tissue. - Muscle tissue: structure, classification, function and comparison of types. Mechanism of muscle contraction. Nervous tissue: Structure of the neuron and its function. Overview of the main types of neuroglia and their function. Envelopes of nerve processes. Synapse. Hematoencephalic barrier. - Blood: Composition of whole blood. Number of blood cells, their morphology and function. Overview of the microscopic structure of the heart and blood vessels. Classification of blood vessels, their occurrence and significance. Lymph - its origin, flow and significance. Structure of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. - General structure of the wall of hollow (tubular) organs. Microscopic structure and function of the different parts of the digestive tube. Microscopic structure of the liver, its significance and blood circulation in the liver. Microscopic structure of the pancreas and its function. Overview of gastro-entero-endocrine cells. - Cutaneous system: microscopic structure of the skin and cutaneous adnexa.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • ČECH, Svatopluk and Drahomír HORKÝ. Histologie a mikroskopická anatomie pro bakaláře (Histology and microscopical anatomy for bachelors). 2., přepracované. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2011, 138 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5544-5. info
  • JUNQUEIRA, Luiz Carlos Uchôa; José CARNEIRO and Robert O. KELLEY. Základy histologie. 1. vyd. v ČR. Jinočany: H & H, 1997, vi, 502 s. ISBN 80-85787-37-7. info
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lecture
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
The course is concluded by colloquium.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.med.muni.cz/histology/education/
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2024.
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