Introduction to Pathology

Métodos de ensino

Objetivos de Unidade Curricular

- Know basic concepts associated with the main body systems;

- Understand the concepts of health/disease;

- Understand the mechanisms of disease and its repercussions;

- Recognize the importance of chronic disease management;

- Identify endogenous and exogenous stimuli potentially inducing cellular aggression;

- Identify bodily responses to the disease;

- Understand the mechanisms of disease and its impact on the natural history of the most prevalent diseases;

- Understand the changes associated with the aging process, which enhance pathological processes.

Estagios

Nao

Programa

- Introduction to Pathology;
- Constitution and Functioning of the Organization;
- Concepts of Health and Illness;
- Aggression and cell response;
- Homeostasis;
- Inflammatory Process and Repair
- Acute Disease vs Chronic Disease;
- Chronic Disease Management;
- Management of signs and symptoms;
- Preventive Health;
- Body Systems;
- Body Responses to the Disease;
- Prevention of complications associated with pathological processes.

Métodos de Avaliação

Continuous Evaluation

Frequency: 100.0%

Exam Evaluation

Theorical Exam: 100.0%

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