Learning objectives
INTRODUCTION TO THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Prerequisites
Elementary knowledge of anatomy and physiology of endocrine system and metabolism
Course unit content
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, THYROID, PITUITARY GLAND, THE ADRENAL GLAND, DIABETES
Full programme
Physiology of thyroid
• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis
• Simple goiter, nodular goiter, thyroid nodule
• Cancer of the Thyroid
• Diabetes mellitus type 1, type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Iperprolattinemie and outline the functionality of the hypothalamic-pituitary
• Acromegaly
• Hyper and ipocortisolismi and notes on the pituitary-adrenal function
Bibliography
MALATTIE DEL SISTEMA ENDOCRINO E DEL METABOLISMO GIOVANNI FAGLIA MC GRAW HILL
Teaching methods
FRONTAL LESSONS
Assessment methods and criteria
ORAL EXAMINATION
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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