MED806R

036307

Digestion, Metabolism, & Hormones Remediation covers the same material as MED 820 and provides 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 goal of the block 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.

GRD - Medical Grading H, P, F, K

Medicine

Medical students who fail MED 820 with prior approval from the course director.