Introduction to General Pathology. Cellular adaptations. Active and passive cellular responses to damage. Acute inflammation: vascular and cellular response. Chemical mediators of inflammation. Chronic inflammation. Reparative processes. Concept of tumor. Classification of tumors. Natural history of cancer. Oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes and caretaker genes. Innate and acquired immunity. Antigens and antibodies. T and B lymphocytes. MHC. Hypersensitivity
Robbins - Le basi patologiche delle malattie (Casa Editrice Elsevier).
G.M. Pontieri - Patologia e fisiopatologia generale (Casa Editrice Piccin)
Learning Objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge of the etiopathogenetic mechanisms of diseases with their related essential medical terminology. This knowledge is essential for the understanding of the mechanisms of action of drugs and the acquisition of skills necessary for future professional employment.
Prerequisites
Propaedeutic examination of Biological Chemistry
Teaching Methods
Lectures and seminars.
Type of Assessment
Final oral exam consisting of questions related to two or three of the topics on the program.