ZOO 534: Physiology of Hormones

Cellular and organismal action of hormones in vertebrates. Regulation of hormones secretion, mechanism of action of hormones, hormones and blood sugar level, hormonal regulation of body fluids, regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Hormonal regulation of metabolic rate, food intake and body composition and growth. Hormonal regulation of reproduction. Hormones and animal behavior, hormones homeostasis.