Semester V
MB301·Sem V·Theory
Endocrinology and Toxicology
3
Credits
2-1-0
L-T-P
5
Units
Key topics
- ▸Endocrinology intro
- ▸Hypothalamic-Pituitary axis
- ▸Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal glands
- ▸Pancreas & glucose regulation (Insulin/Glucagon, DM Type 1/2)
- ▸Reproductive hormones (PCOS, infertility, menopause)
- ▸Endocrine disorders & diagnostic techniques (RIA, ELISA)
- ▸Toxicology intro
- ▸Corrosive & irritant poisons
- ▸Neurotoxins & heavy metals
- ▸Environmental & industrial toxicology
- ▸Pesticides
- ▸Lathyrism
Learning outcomes
- ▸Endocrine glands & disorders
- ▸Reproductive hormones
- ▸Toxicology basics
- ▸Heavy metals
- ▸Environmental hazards
Lab component / notes
MB307 (Lab)
Reference books
- •Price & Stevens
- •Trevor Palmer
- •Stryer/Voet/Lehninger