Special Topics in Endocrinology

Chemical structure and synthesis of hormones. Mechanism of action of hormones. The pituitary hormones and their control by the Hypothalamus.  The Thyroid gland and its hormonal functions, The Adrenocortical hormones.  The Endocrine pancreas and the functions of its hormones, Diabetes mellitus, Parathyroid hormone, Calcitonin, Calcitriol, Calcium and phosphate metabolism.