Synopsis: Regulation, secretion and cellular actions of hormones impacting metabolic homeostasis. Will include adaptations that occur in response to pregnancy and lactation.
Offered: Spring semesters, every other year
Instructor:
Dr. Russell V. Anthony
Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory
W135 ARBL
491-2586
Prerequisites:
BMS 430 Endocrinology or BS501 Mammalian Physiology II
BMS 631 Mechanisms of Hormone Action
Format: 2 credits - 2 hours lecture per week
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3:00-5:00
Lecture and Exam Schedule:
|
Lecture
|
Topic
|
|
|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Introduction and review of intermediary metabolism | Allen |
| March 22 | Review of intermediary metabolism | Allen |
| March 27 | Adrenal cortical hormones / Thyroid hormones and their actions | Anthony |
| March 29 | Pancreatic hormones and their actions | Anthony |
| April 3 | Pancreatic hormones and their actions | Anthony |
| April 5 | Somatotropin axis | Anthony |
| April 10 | Insulin-like growth factors | Anthony |
| April 12 | Exam #1 | Anthony |
| April 17 | Hormonal regulation of Ca++ metabolism | Anthony |
| April 19 | Hormonal control of electrolyte and fluid homeostasis | Anthony |
| April 24 | Metabolic adaptations of pregnancy and lactation | Anthony |
| April 26 | Metabolic adaptations of pregnancy and lactation | Anthony |
| May 1 | Hormonal regulation of appetite | Anthony |
| May 1 | Hormonal regulation of appetite/Review | Anthony |
| May 9 | Exam #2 | Anthony |
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