MED806A

021697

The Digestion, Metabolism & Hormones A & B courses together provide a comprehensive overview of digestion of foodstuffs and nutrition, the metabolism of nutrients in liver, the role of adipose tissue in fat storage, and the endocrine system. The combined goal is to provide a platform for learning how digestion, metabolism and nutrition are biochemically and physiologically integrated, to examine disease states associated with certain malfunctions in these systems, and to become familiar with forms of treatment of such diseases. The endocrine system is presented within the context of its roles in nutrient processing and responses to stimuli related to body requirements such as fuel mobilization, stress and development. Consequences of pathological conditions within the endocrine system are considered. Anatomy and cell biology are used to gain an understanding of function of the relevant tissue and cells. Part A of the course covers initial aspects of digestion including the oral cavity, salivary glands, esophagus and stomach as well as hormones of the gastrointestinal system.

GRD - Medical Grading H, P, F, K

Medicine

College of Medicine approval.