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Y1B2M5 - Endocrinology
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Physiology3 listed topics
- Basics of EndocrinologyLearning objectivesIdentify the various hormone receptors and their activationExplain the mechanism of intracellular signaling after hormone receptor activationExplain the second messenger mechanisms for mediating intracellular hormonal functionsIdentify the hormones that act mainly on the genetic machinery of the Cell Hormones of hypothalamus and Pituitary glandExplain the pituitary gland and its relation to the hypothalamusSummarize the hypothalamic-hyperphysical portal blood vessels of the anterior pituitary gland and its significanceRecall the functions and regulation of growth hormoneDifferentiate between hyperpituitarism and hypopituitarism and its pathophysiological basisExplain the posterior pituitary gland and its relation to the hypothalamusDescribe the physiological functions of ADH and oxytocin Hormone
- Thyroid HormoneLearning objectivesRecall the synthesis and secretion of the thyroid hormoneExplain the functions of the thyroid hormoneSummarize the regulation of thyroid hormone secretionIdentify the disorders of the Thyroid gland and their pathophysiological basis Calcium regulating hormonesExplain the regulation of calcium and phosphate in the extracellular fluid and plasmaEnlist the actions of vitamin DExplain the effect of parathyroid hormone on calcium and phosphate concentrations in the extracellular fluidSummarize the control of parathyroid secretion by calcium ion concentrationDescribe the actions of calcitoninExplain the pathophysiology of parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and bone diseases
- Hormones of adrenal cortexLearning objectivesExplain synthesis and secretion of adrenocortical hormonesEnlist the functions of aldosterone
Medical Biochemistry3 listed topics
- NucleotidesLearning objectivesNucleic acids, their types, structure and functionsChemistry and structure of nucleotides and their biochemical role Nucleotides derivatives and their biochemical role
- Metabolism of Vitamin D and CalciumLearning objectivesVitamin D: Sources, biochemical functions, synthesis, regulation and clinical significanceCalcium: Biochemical functions, regulation and clinical significance
- Practicals: Medical Biochemistry: Estimation & clinical interpretation of Serum CalciumLearning objectivesEstimation & clinical interpretation of Serum Calcium
Anatomy1 listed topic
- Thyroid and Parathyroid GlandsLearning objectivesIdentify gross features of thyroid and parathyroid glands on models.Describe capsule, relations and blood supply of thyroid and parathyroid glandJustify anatomical basis of movement of thyroid gland during deglutitionDiscuss surgical precaution sin thyroid surgery while ligating vessels and enucleation