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The endocrine module is a four-credit hour course with around 44 lectures and 6 practical labs included. This course integrates all basic science disciplines in one system-based course to discuss endocrine system-related topics. Each of the basic science departments is incorporated into an integrated body of knowledge covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, and community. The goals of this course will be achieved via lectures and relevant laboratory practical sessions. In this course discussing the structure of endocrine glands as well as the development of different endocrine glands. The course also focuses on the role of the endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis as well as the physiological effects of different hormones. In addition, this course describes in detail the biosynthesis of hormones, regulation of hormonal secretion and the mechanism of action of different hormones. It also discusses the drug affecting the endocrine system. In addition, it explains different diseases affecting the endocrine glands and the possibility of pharmacological treatment of each. |