Endocrinology and Metabolism
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course provides knowledge in the physiology of the endocrine system, organs involved, hormone secretion, and common acquired and congenital endocrine-metabolic disorders. The course also includes general principles of the use and interpretation of noninvasive methods for studying metabolism.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will acquire general knowledge of the physiology of the endocrine system, knowledge in identifying the anatomy and function of endocrine organs and their activity in health and illness; the role that individual organs and tissues play in nutrient metabolism in normal conditions, during fasting, prolonged fasting, postprandial period, during acute exercise, and after training.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Endocrine system: organs and general principles
Hypothalamus and ipofisis
Thyroid, Parathroyd and ions regulation
Surrenal gland
Reproductive system in males and females
Endocrine pancreas
Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
Pathophysiology of the beta cells: type 1 diabetes
Hormonal regulation of the electrolytes balance
Obesity and metabolism alterations
Effects of physical activity on insulin sensitivity
Hypothalamus and ipofisis
Thyroid, Parathroyd and ions regulation
Surrenal gland
Reproductive system in males and females
Endocrine pancreas
Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
Pathophysiology of the beta cells: type 1 diabetes
Hormonal regulation of the electrolytes balance
Obesity and metabolism alterations
Effects of physical activity on insulin sensitivity
Prerequisites for admission
The course aims to provide the general principles at the basis of the pathogenesis and development of common endocrine and metabolic disorders with a particular focus on diabetes and its complications. It also provides an overview of the treatments and diagnostic procedures employed.
Teaching methods
From lessons, lectures
Teaching Resources
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology - 12th Edition - Shlomo Melmed, Kenneth S. Polonsky, P. Reed Larsen, Henry M. Kronenberg - Ed. Saunders
-Endocrinologia e attività motorie - Andrea Lenzi, Gaetano Lombardi, Enio Martino
Editore: Elsevier
Anno edizione: 2008
-Endocrinologia e attività motorie - Andrea Lenzi, Gaetano Lombardi, Enio Martino
Editore: Elsevier
Anno edizione: 2008
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple choice written test with 31 questions, each one having only a right answer among 4 proposed.
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY
Lessons: 42 hours
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
10.00 am - 12.00 pm
L. Sacco Hospital, v. GB Grassi, 74 - Milano