Hormones/phytohormones and Metabolic Diseases
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course intends to provide knowledge on the endocrine systems under physiopathological conditions and their interaction with phytohormones.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the teaching the student must demonstrate a solid knowledge of endocrinology and phytohormones as well as of metabolic pathologies.
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
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will take place in oral form in person. It will take place during the hours of the course itself for those attending, through a ppt presentation about a topic covered in the course. Language skills and the ability to organize the presentation in a complete way will be assessed. The evaluation will also take into account participation in the activities proposed during the course.
Modulo: Ormoni/fitormoni
Course syllabus
Hormones & endocrine system
Hormonal axes: gonads, thyroid, adrenal and growth
Calcium metabolism and control of water-salt balance
Phytohormones: classification, chemical structure
Phytosterols and therapeutic indications
Phytohormones and therapeutic indications: HRT, menopause,
anticancer, CNS and dementia
Hormonal axes: gonads, thyroid, adrenal and growth
Calcium metabolism and control of water-salt balance
Phytohormones: classification, chemical structure
Phytosterols and therapeutic indications
Phytohormones and therapeutic indications: HRT, menopause,
anticancer, CNS and dementia
Teaching methods
Front lectures, class workshop/flipped classes
Teaching Resources
PDF and supporting information provided by the teacher on the Teams class
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Modulo: Patologie metaboliche
Course syllabus
Metabolic biomarkers
Evaluation of body composition
Eating disorders
Endocrine disruptors and relationship with obesity and diabetes
Consequences of diabetes, obesity and DCA on pregnancy
Evaluation of body composition
Eating disorders
Endocrine disruptors and relationship with obesity and diabetes
Consequences of diabetes, obesity and DCA on pregnancy
Teaching methods
Front lectures, class workshop/flipped classes
Teaching Resources
PDF and supporting information provided by the teacher on the Teams class
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Williams Textbook of Endocrinology¸ Melmed, Polonsky, Larsen, Kronenberg; Elsevier; ISBN 978-1-4377-0324-5
Greenspan & Strewler, Endocrinologia Generale e Clinica; Piccin; ISBN 88-299-1565-3
Boscaro, Guida pratica di endocrinologia; Piccin; ISBN 978-88-299-2944-3
Modules or teaching units
Modulo: Ormoni/fitormoni
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Modulo: Patologie metaboliche
MED/13 - ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM - University credits: 4
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor(s)