| This module provides an introduction to histology and tissue preparation and staining. A detailed study of the structure and ultrastructure of the various types of cells of the body, including nervous tissue. The relationship of structure to function. Microscopic structure and functions of epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues. Normal histology of skin, bone, cartilage, respiratory and cardiovascular system. Detailed study of structure of lung and heart, blood vessels and lymphatics and the lymphomyeloid system. Theory and practice of staining. Fixation. Decalcification. Paraffin wax processing. Manual and automatic tissue processors. Haematoxylin and Eosin staining. Normal histology of the digestive system. Detailed study of stomach, duodenum, ileum, jejunum, colon, rectum, liver and gall bladder and their microscopic examination using stained slides. Laboratory sessions including preparation and microscopic examination of stained slides of various normal tissues. |
Administrative assistant: RAINA FERHANA HOSSENBUX
Telephone: 4037400
Email: r.hossenbux@uom.ac.mu |
