Description
(formerly BIO 258)
A study of the vertebrate endocrine system. Special focus will be on the cellular, biochemical and physiological roles of hormones. Among the endocrine glands and tissues to be studied are the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, gastrointestinal, adrenals and reproductive structures. Prerequisite: BIO 121 or 222