BIOCHEMISTRY   –II (203) 2nd Year MBBS

Endocrinology

Introduction

                         Endocrinology in the study of various Hormones   produced by different Endocrine glands in the body and their diverse functions to the maintain the homeostasis .This is a system which controls body function through hormones. Hormones are organic chemical messengers secreted by endocrine cell into the blood stream. Hormones regulate, integrate and control wide range of physiologic functions.  Hormones play a vital role in growth & development, maintain both physical and mental health.  Hormones regulate the carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism. Hormones help to maintain normal bone mineral density. Hormones act as regulator to maintain normal serum level of certain key mineral / electrolytes, water balance and also help to maintain normal blood pressure as well. They also have a key role in reproduction & normal development.   

Course Prerequisite

Students must have the Basic Knowledge of Endocrine glands , cell receptors & second messenger system.

Learning outcome

1. Explain types of Hormones and function of endocrine system.
2. Understand components of endocrine system and chemical structure of hormones .
3. Control of endocrine activity and role of hormones in maintain homeostasis.
4. Regulation of hormone secrection , transport and distribution.
5. Mechanism of hormone action and regulation of hormone receptors.
6. Biochemical functions of individual hormones in detail.

Recommended Text Book:

1. LIPPINCOTT's illustrated biochemistry
2. Mukhtar Ahmed Hashmi's essential biochemistry 
3. Medical Biochemistry Vol II by Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed
4. Text book of Medical Biochemistry by the MN Chatterjea

 Exam Evaluation:

At the end of this course, Assessment test comprising THEORY (MCQs and SEQS) and VIVA shall be conduct which would add up to the Annual internal assessment of the students.