Endocrinology

Catalog description

Explores a lab-based approach to teach basic principles of endocrinology including: (1) the structure and function of endocrine glands primarily in mammals with reference to other vertebrates for comparison, (2) hormonal control of function such as renal, cardiovascular, neural, and substrate-level metabolism, and (3) mechanisms of hormone actions. In lab experiments are performed to re-enforce concepts and allow students to gain valuable lab skills and apply new techniques.