BCH 560: Biochemical Endocrinology

Central nervous system, endocrine glands, target tissues. The hormones of the pituitary gland, adrenal cortex, adrenal medulla, pancreas, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands and gonads: biosynthesis, releasing factors, effects, degradation and elimination, disorders of metabolism and assays. Prostaglandins and thromboxins.