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
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