1st cycle of studies in Nutrition

General Pathology3

Patologia Geral

Course code:9554207

Jorge Celso Dias Correia Da Fonseca

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

The aim of this curricular unit is the acquisition of fundamental concepts regarding:

  • The basic mechanisms of cell and tissue damage.
  • The pathophysiological of human systems and organs.

Students will learn to:

  • Use a clinical terminology shared with other health professionals.
  • Debate the human disorders with other students and with other health professionals.
  • Understand the clinical features according to pathophysiology changes.
  • Understand laboratory data and other exams according to pathophysiology changes.
Syllabus:
  1. Basic terminology and concepts on pathophysiology.
  2. Cell and tissue damage - Cell damage, adaptation and death.
  3. Basic concepts of clinical oncology.
  4. Pathology of blood and hematopoietic organs.
  5. Pathology of cardiovascular disorders.
  6. Disorders of the arteries: hypertension and atherosclerosis.
  7. Pathology of the Respiratory System.
  8. Pathology of the renal disorders. Fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Acidosis and alkalosis.
  9. Mineral metabolism and metabolic bone disorders.
  10. Pathology of gastrointestinal disease.
  11. Pathology of the liver, biliary tract and exocrine pancreas disorders.
  12. Pathology of the Nervous System disorders.
 
Suggested Bibliography:
  • McPhee SJ, Lingappa VR & Ganong WF (2005) Pathophysiology of Disease. An Introduction to Clinical Medicine, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, EUA. ISBN-10: 007144159X
  • Stevens A & Lowe J (2000) Pathology. Mosby-Year Book, 2nd ed. ISBN-10: 0723431604

 

 

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