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Y2B6M12 - Endocrinology
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Anatomy7 listed topics
- EndocrinologyLearning objectivesClassify the glandsDescribe the structure and location of all endocrine glands in the body
- significanceLearning objectivesDescribe the gross anatomy, neurovascular supply and clinical importance of Thyroid glandDescribe the microscopic features of thyroid glandDescribe the development and congenital anomalies of thyroid gland (thyroglossal cyst and accessory thyroid gland)
- controlLearning objectivesDescribe the gross anatomy, neurovascular supply and clinical importance of parathyroid glandsDescribe the development and congenital anomalies of parathyroid glandsDescribe the microscopic features of parathyroid gland
- significanceLearning objectivesRevisit the gross anatomy, neurovascular supply and clinical importance of adrenal glandDescribe the development and congenital anomalies of adrenal glandDescribe the microscopic features of adrenal glandRevisit the gross anatomy,Describe the development and
- (corticosteroids), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) and androgensLearning objectivesRevisit the gross anatomy, neurovascular supply and clinical importance of endocrine portion of pancreas.Revisit the histological features of PancreasRevisit the gross and histological features of male reproductive organsRevisit the gross and histological features of female reproductive organs
- identifications of the followingsLearning objectivesPituitary gland, Thyroid gland, Parathyroid glands, Pancreas,
- medullaLearning objectivesMale genital ducts + accessory genital glandsFemale reproductive parts
Physiology22 listed topics
- and biochemicalLearning objectivesDifferentiate between paracrine and autocrine function of hormonesDescribe the feedback control of hormone secretion
- involved inLearning objectivesDescribe the functional role of hypothalamic hormones and hypothalamo - hypophysial portal system in the release of pituitary hormonesDescribe the physiological function of Growth hormone and its regulation
- clinicalLearning objectivesExplain the physiological functions of the
- parathyroidLearning objectivesExplain the role of bone on calcium and phosphate regulationExplain the regulatory effect of parathyroid hormone and calcitonin on calcium and phosphate metabolismExplain the role of Vitamin D in calcium regulation
- involved inLearning objectivesDescribe the functions of adrenocortical and medullary hormones and their regulations
- (corticosteroids), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) and androgensLearning objectivesDescribe the functions of pancreatic hormones and their regulationsCompare the interplay of insulin, glucagon and other hormones during starvation and fed stateExplain the functional anatomy of the male reproductive organsDescribe the process of spermatogenesisExplain the function of the seminal vesicles and prostate glandDescribe the secretion and functions of testosterone and feedback loop regulating its secretionDescribe the endocrine and nervous regulation of male sexual act
- structures andLearning objectivesDescribe the functional anatomy of the female sexual organs with emphasis on
- regulating monthly cyclesLearning objectivesDescribe the steps of oogenesis and fertilizationDiscuss the functions of female sex hormonesDescribe the physiology of puberty, menarche and menopauseDiscuss the response of the mother’s body to pregnancy keeping in view the function of placenta as an endocrine organExplain parturition and onset of labor and the hormones regulating itExplain the mechanism of lactation and the hormones regulating itExplain the adjustments of infant to extra-uterine life
- TasksLearning objectivesMeasure the blood glucose levels using the glucometerPerform pregnancy test by kit and urinary dipstick methodExplain the principle, procedure, types, applications and advantages of ELISAExplain the indications, pre- requisites, principle, results and clinical significance/diagnostic applicationInterpretation of laboratory reportExplain the indications, pre- requisites, principle, results and clinical significance/diagnostic applicationInterpretation of laboratory reportExplain the indications, pre- requisites, principle, results and clinical significance/diagnostic applicationInterpretation of laboratory reportExplain the indications, pre- requisites, principle, results and clinical significance/diagnostic applicationInterpretation of laboratory reportDemonstrate the test using specified procedure and appropriate glassware/equipmentExplain the indications, pre- requisites, principle, results and clinical significance/diagnostic applicationInterpretation of laboratory reportDemonstrate the test using specified procedure and appropriate glassware/equipment
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist provided Marks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist provided Marks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
- Summative AssessmentLearning objectives10 stations on different tasksStudents being graded on checklist providedMarks being added to Internal
Medical Biochemistry7 listed topics
- functions andLearning objectivesClassify hormones on the basis of structure, receptors and mechanism of actionDescribe Cell surface receptorsDescribe Intracellular second messenger signaling cascadeExplain Intracellular ligand receptorDescribe the key biochemical features of the endocrine glands concerning their specific secretionsExplain the key principles of the endocrine systemIntracellular traffic and sorting of proteins:Discuss the basic concept of Golgi apparatus, cytosolic proteins and endoplasmic reticulum in performing intracellular trafficking and sorting.Eicosanoids metabolism: Comprehend introduction, biosynthesis and functions of eicosanoidsAnatomy;Describe the gross anatomy, neurovascular supply and clinical importance of pituitary glandDescribe the development and congenital anomalies of pituitary glandDescribe the histological features of pituitary gland
- significanceLearning objectivesExplain the structure, site of synthesis, stimulus for secretion, mechanism of action, regulation, receptors, intracellular effects, Common regulatory hormones, target cells and biochemical roles of hypothalamus in hormonal regulation of pituitary glandDescribe Hormones of Pituitary glandExplain the structure, site of synthesis, stimulus for secretion, inhibitors, mechanism of action, mechanism of regulation, intracellular effects, target cells and biochemical role of Growth Hormone
- diseasesLearning objectivesPanhypopituitrism/ Sheehan’s SyndromePituitary AdenomasGigantism Vs AcromegalyDwarfism
- significanceLearning objectivesExplain the biochemical steps of synthesis, stimulus for secretion, mechanism of action, mechanism of regulation, intracellular effects, target cells and biochemical role of parathyroid hormone and calcitoninCorrelate the pathophysiology of Hypo and hyper parathyroidism with their clinical presentations and biochemical profileExplain the site and steps of synthesis, stimulus for secretion, mechanism of action, regulation, receptors, intracellular effects, target cells, and biochemical roles of glucocorticoidsExplain the biochemical steps of
- (corticosteroids), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) and androgensLearning objectivesDescribe the structure, site of synthesis, steps of synthesis, stimulus for secretion, mechanism of action, regulation, receptors, intracellular effects, target cells, tissues and biochemical role of insulin, glucagon and somatostatinsDiscuss regulatory effects of insulin and glucagon on metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, lipids and mineralsDiscuss role of insulin and glucagon in integration and regulation of metabolic pathways in different tissues
- Clinical CorrelationLearning objectivesDiscuss the pathophysiology of various types of Diabetes Mellitus and associated micro and macrovascular complicationsOutline the treatment modalities of Diabetes MellitusCorrelate the clinical presentation of hypoglycaemia with varying levels of blood glucoseDiscuss the biochemistry of the endocrine pancreas with clinical correlation to diabetes mellitus
- Clinical correlationsLearning objectivesCorrelate the pathophysiology of female infertility with hormonal profileInterpret pregnancy testsCompare different contraceptive methods