By the end of this session students should be able to
Classify the basic types of tissues
Define Epithelium
State the principal functions and characteristics of epithelial tissue
Describe the histological structure and function of basement membrane
Describe the basal surface modifications of epithelia
By the end of this session students should be able to
Classify various types of surface epithelium
Enumerate examples of each type
By the end of this lecture students should be able to
Define glandular epithelium
Describe the structure of exocrine gland
Classify glands based Number of cells, Morphology, Mode of Secretion, Nature of secreted product
By the end of this session, the students should be able to
Enumerate the various junctions present in cell membrane
Differentiate between various junction types based on structure & function
Correlate the abnormalities of the junctions with diseases
By the end of this session, the students should be able to
Enumerate the different apical cell surface modifications
Describe the ultra structure of microvilli, stereocilia, and cilia
Explain the clinical conditions related to these structures
By the end of this session, the students should be able to
Differentiate between passive and active transport across the cell
Explain simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis with examples
Describe primary and secondary active transport, including symport & antiport
Outline the mechanisms of vesicular transport: endocytosis and exocytosis
Differentiate between pinocytosis, phagocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis.