Knowledge of the main pathophysiological aspects of the endocrine system
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in the field of biotechnology
Teaching Methods
Classroom lessons
Further information
Students may contact teachers via e mail
Type of Assessment
Oral exam
Course program
The endocrine system: general issues
Hormones, hormone receptors, mechanisms of hormone action. Determination of hormone concentrations.
Pathophysiology of the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands. MEN-1 and MEN-2, osteoporosis.
Pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.
Pathophysiology of the testis, semen analysis.
Male hypogonadism
Chromnsome Y genetic analysis.
Pathophysiology of the ovary. Amenorrhea.
Assisted reproduction