Morphological and Molecular Basis of the Central Nervous System and Its Pathologies

The course aims to provide an understanding of aspects related to the two main integrative systems of the body, the nervous and endocrine systems. Anatomy, function and hormonal regulation of Central and Peripheral Nervous System is covered with developmental anatomy added when applicable. The course provides general information related to neuroanatomy and its applications to environmental sustainability. The course will also provide information about pathogenesis of the most important neurological diseases, and on the animal models that are used for their study and comprehension. During the practical lesson, the students will be informed about the available strategies to be applied in the microscopy laboratory to limit environmental impact.

At the end of the Course the student acquires:
Knowledge and understanding of the the nervous and of the endocrine systems, with specific reference to their anatomy, their function and interactions/regulations as well as well as their pathological alterations.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding in critically read the literature and textbooks and use an improved communication skill with scientific terminology.