ENDOCRINOLOGY

General Module

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2015/2016

Type of Course:

Basic

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in VETERINARY MEDICINE

Disciplinary Sector:

Veterinary Physiology

Is part of:

PHYSIOLOGY 2

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

BINI Pier Paolo

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Knowledge of Biochemistry and Anatomy of domestic animals

AF code:

40001199

Teaching period

First semester

Objectives

The goal of this course is to knowledge the main mechanisms that characterize the hormonal regulation of homeostasis of the organism . as well as general aspects of endocrine function ( hormone - receptor reaction , feedback , synthesis - storage - transport - secretion of hormones ). Furthermore to know the organization of neuroendocrine axes. Then will be show the adaptability in the presence of different conditions of environmental stress . Then will also examine the principles of reproductive endocrinology of lactation and thermoregulation

Contents

Hormones classification and their mechanism of action - hormone receptors
hypothalamic releasing hormones
pituitary - relations with the hypothalamus
epiphysis and role in the seasonally reproductive activity
thyroid
ovary - endocrine events in the ovarian cycle
testicle - castration – anabolic substancies
adrenal cortex - stress and adrenal
adrenal medulla - intervention of catecholamines in the stress
endocrine pancreas - signs of diabetes mellitus
calcium methabolism regulating hormones
gastrointestinal hormones
endocrine control of physiological activities : puberty , riproduction , pregnancy and lactation
Induction and synchronization of oestrus

Recommended Bibliography

Sjaastad O.V., Sand O, Hove K. - Fisiologia degli animali domestici - Italian edition by Tamanini C. - CEA - Milan Italy
Aguggini G., Beghelli V., Giulio L.F. - Fisiologia degli animali domestici con elementi di etologia - UTET – Turin
Clement G. – Fisiologia Veterinaria - LePoint Veterinaire - Milan - Italy
Cunningham J G – Manuale di Fisiologia Veterinaria – Delfino Editor
The slides and other teaching materials used will be made available to students on the Moodle platform

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