PHYG 201 : ENDOCRINE AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY

In this course the student should be able to understand the basic principles of endocrine physiology, know the types of hormones and their regulation, and comprehend the concept of hormones as fine control systems. For each of the major endocrine systems, the student should be aware of their functional anatomy, synthesis of hormones, secretion and metabolism of hormones, action of hormones, and pathophysiological changes related to hypo-and hyperfunction.