Endocrinology-Syllabus
UNIT-I: Hormones - Definition, Chemical nature and classification. Mechanism of action of Group I and Group II hormones, Signal transduction and introduction to Hormonal receptors (Tyrosine receptors). Positive and negative feedback regulation of endocrine system. UNIT-II: Hypothalamus and hypothalamic releasing factor. Pituitary hormones- Chemistry, Secretion, Functions and Regulation. Anterior Pituitary hormones–GH, Pituitary tropic hormones (LH, FSH, TSH, ACTH and Prolactin) and Posterior Pituitary hormones (Vasopressin and Oxytocin). UNIT–III: Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones–Chemistry, Synthesis, Secretion, Functions and Regulations. Pancreatic Hormones-Chemistry, Secretion, Functions and Regulations (Insulin and Glucagon). UNIT–IV: Adrenal gland hormones-Chemistry, Secretion, Functions and Regulations of Adrenal Cortex hormones (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids) and Adrenal Medullary hormones (Epinephrine and Nor-Epinephrine). Renin-angiotensin system. UNIT–V:...