Blood
Hemogram (number of cells per one liter of blood), leukocyte formula (percentage of different types)
Erythrocytes: structure (diameter, thickness, membrane proteins), functions
Structure and function of hemoglobin (Hb), types of Hb depending on combination with different gases
Classification of leukocytes, their functions
Neutrophils: percentage in leukocyte formula, structure, functions, immature forms
Eosinophils: percentage in leukocyte formula, structure, functions, content of specific granules
Basophils: percentage in leukocyte formula, structure, functions, content of specific granules
Lymphocytes: percentage in leukocyte formula, structural features and classification
Monocytes: percentage in leukocyte formula, structural features and functions
Platelets: structure and functions
Hematopoiesis. Red bone marrow
Brief characteristic of 6 classes of hematopoietic cells
Describe subsequent stages of erythrocyte development from the stem cells
Describe subsequent stages of granulocyte development from the stem cells
Describe subsequent stages of monocyte development from the stem cells
Describe subsequent stages of lymphocyte development from the stem cells
Describe subsequent stages of platelet development from stem the cells
7. Describe stromal and parenchymal cells of red bone marrow
Proper connective tissue
Classification of connective tissues
List cells of connective tissue proper, for every cell name the function
Describe different subtypes of fibroblasts, their structure, functions and derivation
Describe derivation, structure and functions of macrophages. Define mononuclear phagocyte system.
Describe derivation, structure and functions of mast cells (tissue basophils). List components of their secretory granules.
Describe derivation, structure and functions of plasma cells.
Types of connective tissue fibers and their properties
Describe structure of collagen fibers. General properties of collagen fibers.
Describe molecular composition of reticular fibers and their localization.
Describe structure of elastic fibers, their general properties.
Composition of ground substance and structure of its main components: glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans.
Compare structure, functions and distribution of white and brown adipose tissues.
Describe structure and localization of reticular tissue.
Lymphoid organs
Describe structure and function of the thymus
Components of blood-thymus barrier and it’s significance
Structure and function of the spleen
Describe splenic system of blood supply (sequence of vessels) and its features
Describe zones of a white pulp
Structure and function of the lymph node
Describe system of lymph nodes’ sinuses
Cartilage tissues
1. Name 3 types of cartilage tissues with typical places of their localization
2. Describe cells of cartilage tissue
3. Define perichondrium, its structure and functions
4. Describe composition of cartilage extracellular matrix
5. Describe structure and key features of hyaline cartilage
6. Describe structure and key features of elastic cartilage
7. Describe structure and key features of fibrocartilage
8. Compare two types of cartilage growth
Bone tissue
1. Compare two types of bone tissues
2. Describe composition of bone extracellular matrix
3. Cells of bone tissue, their structure and function
4. Describe structure of lamellar bone tissue, its morphofunctional unit
5. Describe intramembranous ossification
6. Describe endochondral ossification mechanism
7. Describe zones of epiphiseal plate