Case Studies in Endocrinology

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This advanced course in physiology focuses on the human endocrine (hormonal) system. Students will learn how to differentiate between endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine systems and they will understand the major mechanisms of action of peptides, steroid, and thyroid hormones. The course materials will allow students to compare and contrast hormone actions exerted via plasma membrane receptors with those mediated via intracellular receptors. Other topics include the role of hormone-binding proteins, feedback control mechanisms of hormone secretion, the effects of secretion, degradation, and excretion on plasma hormone concentrations and hormone measurements (eg, radioimmunoassay, immunometric assay) and their interpretation.