Biology 347 - Endocrinology

Institution:

Wheaton College - Massachusetts

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Description:

The mechanisms by which various hormones produce their actions. Emphasis on hormone receptors, the binding of hormones to receptors and the subsequent effector-induced responses. Topics include production, release, distribution and metabolism of hormones. Aspects of endocrine pathophysiology and evolutionary aspects of endocrinology will be discussed. A library research paper using primary literature and an oral presentation of the paper is also included. Three hours lecture and discussion per week. (Edmund Y. Tong)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wheatoncollege.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 285-7722

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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