The endocrine system. Hormones and hormone receptors.
Hormone measurement.
Mechanism of action of hormones.
Genomic and non genomic effecst of steroid hormones.
The pituitary gland: physiology and pathopèhysiology of pituitary diseases.
GH-secreting adenomas and gene mutations.
The neurohypophisis. Physiology and vasopressin-releted diseases.
Ca/P metabolism and bone.
Thyroid gland: physiology and pathophysiology of thyroid diseases.
Multiple endocrine neoplasia.
Adrenal gland: physiology and pathopgysiology of adrenal diseases.
Mechanism of action of insulin. Diabetes mellitus.
Physiology of the testis.
The lab in andrology.
Cryoconservation of germinal cells.
Genetic bases of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Genetic bases of male infertility.
Introduction to assisted reproductive technologies.
Physiology of the ovary. Menstrual cycle alterations