- Human Endocrine Physiology

Catalog description

A course designed to familiarize students with the fundamental principles of the human endocrine system. An emphasis is placed on the function of endocrine organs, hormones, and the regulation of growth and metabolism at target tissues. Students will integrate cellular aspects of endocrinology with whole body system physiology. Topics include general endocrine principles, the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, growth hormone and insulin like growth factors, the thyroid and parathyroid glands, the adrenal gland, the endocrine pancreas, and the reproductive system. Student will also develop an understanding of the effects of aging, disease, and exercise on endocrine physiology.