MED806
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MED806 - Digestion, Metabolism, Hormones
Course ID
039752
Course Description
The Digestion, Metabolism & Hormones (DMH) block will be part of the Year 1 medical curriculum of the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. The block offers an integrated presentation of topics that focus on digestion and absorption of food (specifically the protein, lipid and carbohydrate components of food), nutritional aspects of macronutrients and micronutrients, fuel metabolism and storage, and the role of hormones in controlling physiological and biochemical functions in humans.
Min Units
9
Max Units
9
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
2
Total Units Allowed
18
Grading Basis
GRD - Medical Grading H, P, F, K
Career
Medicine
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No