Urogenital System and Endocrine System

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Knows the development of the excretory system and the structure-function relationship.
2) Comprehends the buffer systems in the body and its relationship with the kidney.
3) Explains the physical and chemical processes of urine formation.
4) Knows the functions of kidneys, body fluid and electrolyte balance. Knows concepts in evaluation of renal mechanisms in maintaining osmolarity, blood pressure/blood volume, electrolyte, mineral and acid-base balance.
5) Comprehends the basic mechanisms in the functioning of the endocrine system. Knows the mechanisms related to hormone production and the effects of hormones, their regulation and the factors affecting these events.
6) Defines the anatomy, spermatogenesis of the male reproductive system and the structure and physiology of Sertoli cells, Leydig cells and basement membrane in this process. Explains the endocrine regulation of testicular function.
7) Knows the anatomy of the female reproductive system. Explains the relationship between oogenesis and changes in the ovarian follicle. Explains the roles of FSH, LH, estradiol and inhibitor in oogenesis and follicular maturation. Explains ovulation, the formation and regression of the corpus luteum, and the roles of hormones in each of these processes.
8) Knows the aging-related changes in the hypothalamo-pituitary-goandal axis during puberty, reproductive maturity and reproductive aging.
9) Knows the processes of sexual differentiation and development, explains the sexual organs and their functions in men, explains the hormonal, structural and functional components of the sexual cycle in women.
10) Relates the physiological effects of hormones specific to endocrine glands, regulation of synthesis and secretion processes, and pathological responses that occur in case of insufficient or uncontrolled secretion.
11) Defines anterior pituitary lobe / posterior pituitary lobes according to cell type, vascular nutrition, development and anatomical function associated with the Hypothalamus.
12) Known the anomalies and basic functional disorders of the urogenital and endocrine system.
13) Comprehends the structure and function of hormones and the clinical importance of hormones in terms of biochemistry.
14) Knows basic concepts and information relating to the normal development, anatomy, microscopic structure and functions of kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, testicles, excretory ducts, glands and ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, placenta, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal and adrenal glands.
15) Performs urinary catheterization in men and women with CSL studies.
16) Knows the effects of urinary system and endocrine system on homeostasis with clinical correlation courses and basic medicine courses.
17) Follows up-to-date literature and gains the necessary language proficiency to communicate with foreign colleagues.