Embryology and Histology of Endocrine System
Anatomy
Institute of Health Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embryology and Histology of Endocrine System | HST705 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 2 | Fall | 6 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fatma Süreyya CEYLAN
Prof. Dr. MELDA YARDIMOĞLU YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the embryological origins and development of organs and cells in the endocrine system.
2) Comprehend the congenital anomalies that may occur In the endocrine system.
3) Explain the histological structures of all organs and cells including endocrine system.
4) Comprehend the functional mechanisms of endocrine system.
5) Explain the general characteristics of Hormone secretion.
6) Explain the hypothalamo-hypophyseal tract.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
General Human Embryology
Course Contents
During this lecture; development of endocrine system and their malformations, histologic properties and functions of hypophysis, pineal gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, endocrine pancreas and diffuse neuroendocrine system, follicular development, ovulation, fertilization, menstrual cycle will be introduced.
Weekly Schedule
1) Embryological Origins and Development of Organs and Cells In The Endocrine System2) Congenital Anomalies That May Occur In The Endocrine System
3) Histological Structure of the Pituitary Gland
4) Parts and Histological Structure of the Adenohypophysis
5) The Cells of Adenohypophysis and Hormones Secreted By These Cells
6) Histological Structure of Neurohypophysis
7) Blood Circulation of The Pituitary Gland
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The Hypothalamo-hypophyseal Tract
10) Histological Structure of The Pineal Gland and Secreted Hormones by The Pineal Gland
11) Histological Structure of The Adrenal Glands and Secreted Hormones by The Adrenal Glands
12) Histological Structure of Thyroid Gland and Secreted Hormones by The Thyroid Gland
13) Histological Structures of The Parathyroid Glands and Functions of Hormones Secreted by The Parathyroid Glands
14) Histological Structures of The Endocrine Pancreas and Functions of Hormones Secreted by The Endocrine Pancreas
15) General Characteristics of Hormone Secretion
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required