Foundations of Medicine

Describe composition of membranes, and their role in enclosing the cell and in establishing compartments within the cell Describe the basic morphology and function of the nucleus and cell organelles 3. Describe the cytoskeleton helps to maintain cell shape and integrity and leads to cell locomotion and contraction 4. Describe intercellular junctions in providing tissue integrity and in cell- to-cell communication

Describe the stages of a cell cycle. Describe the events occurring in the G1, S and G2 phase of a cell cycle. Describe the mitotic cell division.

1. Describe the 4 basic tissue types: epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous tissue 2. Describe the 3 basic cell shapes found in covering epithelia and the 2 main types of layer structure. 3. Describe the 3 major types of muscle tissue and compare them in terms of structure, function and location in the body 4. Describe the different types of connective tissues in terms of types, relative amounts, and arrangement of cells, fibres and ground substance 5. Discuss nervous tissue as b

1.Describe the organization of cells into tissues and organs (incl blood vessels). 2.Discuss the combinations of the 4 basic tissue types form complex tissues and organs, and have a familiarity with some important tissues and organs including: The basic structure of the digestive tract. The basic structure of the respiratory system. The basic structure of liver, pancreas and salivary gland The basic structure of kidney The basic structure of blood

1.Describe the histology of the blood and its various components, including plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets. 2.Describe histological structure of various types of blood vessels. 3.Discuss the morphology, function, site of development and fate of erythrocytes. 4.Describe the morphology and function of neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, lymphocytes and platelets.