The eukaryotic cell: nucleus and cytoplasm general organization; basic techniques for studying the cell.
Cell differentiation and organization of cells in tissues.
Epithelial tissue: morphology and general characteristics of epithelial tissues. Epithelial tissue types: coating epithelia, exocrine glandular epithelia, endocrine glandular epithelia.
Connective tissue: morphology and general characteristics of connective tissues (cells, fibers, amorphous substance). Types of connective tissue: proper connective tissue (loose, dense), supporting connective tissue (cartilage, bone), trophic connective tissue (blood, adipose tissue). Process of formation, growth and bone remodeling. Basic concepts on lymphoid tissues and immune system.
Muscle tissue: morphology and general characteristics of muscle tissues. Types of muscle tissue: striated skeletal muscle, cardiac streaked, smooth.
Nervous tissue: morphology and general characteristics of neurons and neuroglia cells. Types of neurons (morphological and functional classification). Types of nerve fibers and regeneration mechanisms. Types of neuroglia cells. Structure and types of synapses. Neuromuscular junction.