Mission Statement
The Cells and Tissues sequence introduces the common biochemical, cellular,
and molecular processes present in all organ systems and the major
cell and tissue types present in organs. This sequence also introduces
anatomical dissection to students. Multidisciplinary conferences and
clinical correlates integrate the functions of the normal cells and
tissues with clinical applications.
Knowledge
- Each student will be able to apply the basic principles of protein structure
and function and the basics of protein enzymology to their analysis of
the mechanisms of normal and disease states.
- Each student will be able to distinguish between the different intracellular
trafficking processes for synthesis and localization of proteins to their
appropriate sites within the cell or for secretion from the cell.
- Each student will be able to differentiate the major receptor classes
and the corresponding intracellular signaling pathways.
- Each student will recognize the basic properties of membranes and membrane
potentials and be able to apply these properties to membrane transport
and membrane electrophysiology, especially as they apply to muscle and
neuronal function.
- Each student will be able to distinguish the biochemical, molecular
and cellular properties of cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix and
their functions in epithelium, connective tissue, muscle and nervous
tissue.
Skills
- Become proficient at recognizing the major cell types and tissues
in the body.
- Become proficient at anatomical dissection and recognition of anatomical
structures.
Professionalism
- Approach human dissection with commitment to learning
and respectful treatment of body donors.
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