Endocrine System and Metabolic Health
This course explores the endocrine system and its role in regulating metabolism, growth, reproduction, and cardiovascular function. Students will study hormone synthesis, signaling pathways, and interactions with organs such as the pancreas, liver, adipose tissue, and adrenal and reproductive glands. The course emphasizes understanding hormonal regulation of metabolic health, energy balance, and organ system coordination, including the impact of hormones on obesity, appetite, and systemic metabolism.
Topics
- · Describe the synthesis, regulation, and function of major hormones from endocrine organs. · Explain how hormones coordinate metabolism, growth, reproduction, and cardiovascular function. · Analyze hormone action, including receptor signaling and feedback loops. · Evaluate the role of hormones in energy balance, obesity, appetite, and metabolic health. · Integrate endocrine physiology with clinical and lifestyle scenarios to understand metabolic outcomes.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
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Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027