Animal Morphology and Physiology (basic course)
A.Y. 2018/2019
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to furnish knowledge of elements of animal morphology and physiology, which constitute the indispensable biological cultural basis for the food technologist.
Expected learning outcomes
Specific knowledge of structure and function of domestic animals, with emphasis on physiological systems of importance to animal production and animal food technology.
Ability of comparing the anatomy and the physiology of different mammals.
Skills in biological and technical language necessary to describe physiological processes.
Ability of comparing the anatomy and the physiology of different mammals.
Skills in biological and technical language necessary to describe physiological processes.
Lesson period: First semester
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
ANIMAL TISSUE: Basics on Epithelial tissue. Connective tissue (adipose tc and energy reservoir; bone and Ca metabolism). Muscolar tissue: white and red skeletal fibers. Basics on Nervous tissue. LOCOMOTOR APPARATUS. CIRCULATORY APPARATUS. RESPIRATORY APPARATUS. DIGESTIVE APPARATUS: morphology and physiology of liver, pancreas. EXCRETORY APPARATUS. MALE and FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE APPARATUS. MORPHOLOGY OF THE MAMMARY GLAND AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE LACTATION. Basilar differences between APPARATUSES IN BIRD AND FISH and in terrestrial mammals. PRACTICALS: use of the optical microscope for histology and of the spectrophotometer for the determination of some blood compounds. Osteology and miology and meat cuts. CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMALS: Porifera, Cnidara, Annelida, Arthropoda, Mollusca, Chordata-Vertebrata (Fish, Birds, Mammals). Morphology of seafood.
Teaching methods
"1) Functional Anatomy and Physiology of
Domestic
Animals, William O. Reece Wiley-Blackwell,
ISBN: 978-0-
8138-1451-3 2009
2) Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text & Atlas.
Mescher,
Anthony L., Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional.
20135"
Domestic
Animals, William O. Reece Wiley-Blackwell,
ISBN: 978-0-
8138-1451-3 2009
2) Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text & Atlas.
Mescher,
Anthony L., Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional.
20135"
VET/01 - VETERINARY ANATOMY - University credits: 4
Practicals: 8 hours
Lessons: 28 hours
Lessons: 28 hours
Professor:
Rosi Fabia