BIOU 412 - Endocrinology

Institution:

Chestnut Hill College

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Description:

Covers endocrine systems, a short chronology and historical aspects of endocrine research and endocrine glands, with emphasis on mammalian systems, particularly that of humans. The concept of homeostasis with special reference to the roles of chemical messengers in the control of homeostatic systems. Topics include endocrine function, hormone-receptor mechanisms, sites of hormone action, structure of endocrine glands, mechanisms of hormone secretion and transport, factors which control hormone action, and hormonal interaction as well as endocrine malfunctions leading to clinical disorders. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: BIOU 203, BIOU 318. Minimum of C obtained for both prerequisites.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chc.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 248-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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