ENDOCRINOLOGY

General Module

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2020/2021

Type of Course:

Characterising

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

6-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Disciplinary Sector:

Endocrinology

Is part of:

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system

AF code:

40001199

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

Acquiring the knowledge of endocrine pathophysiology, and application to the basis of the endocrine pathology.

Contents

Pathophysiology of:
Hypothalamus-Pituitary Axis
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Testicles and ovaries
Adrenal Glands
(Endocrine) Pancreas

Recommended Bibliography

Notes from the lessons.
Original articles on specific topics from PubMed.