Endocrinology and Metabolism

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.

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.