Course Description
This course provides an overview of vertabret endocrine system structure and function as it relates to the nervous system and hypothalamus supervision. The various hormone systems are considered from physiological, biochemical, and molecular perspectives.
The topics of this course include: the mechanism of action of protein and peptide hormones, and steroids and thyroid hormones, second messenger systems (cAMP and calcium ions). The course emphasizes the physiological, cellular, and molecular basis of endocrine systems, which include autocrine, paracrine, and endocrine signal effects. The following topics are also examined: growth factors; the coordination between the endocrine functions of the hypothalamus; posterior and anterior pituitary hormones; adrenal medulla and cortex (catecholamines, glucocorticoids, and mineralocorticoids); the renin-angiotensin system; thyroid hormones; insulin, glucagon and glucose homeostasis; hormones regulating calcium balance; menials and water balance; male and female reproductive physiology; adaptations during exercise; and local and adipose tissue hormones.
Practical content
This course will cover all theatrical components.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the principles of the Endocrine Systems and the important glands and its relation with the body functions.
- Describe importance of the Endocrine Systems and the important glands and its relation with the body functions
- Explain the relationship between hormones
- Use more appropriate information and communication technologies in data collection and analysis.
- Use modern techniques in various branches of endocrinology
References
1- David .G. Gardner Dolores Shoback ( 2007 ) : Green Span’s Basic and Clinical Endocrinolog .McGraw Hill International Edition
2- Guyton and Hall ( 2011 ) : Textbook of Medical Physiology Saunders Elseviers International Edition
3- Bullock , J . ; Boyle , J . and Wang , M . B .( 2001 ) : Physiology , Williams and Wilkins .4thed London .
4- -Burkitt , H . G . ; young , B . and Heath , J . W . ( 1996 ) : Wheater,s Functional Histology . Atext and Colour Atlas . 3rd ed . Churchill Livingstone . London .
Course ID: BIOL 405
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ZOOL 305 |
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