Department of Biological Sciences

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Lecturer	Kaouther HAMAIDIA
Information	Bachelor - Animal Biology and Physiology Department of Biological Sciences Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/2796 Semester : S6 Unit : UEF3.2.1 Credit : 6 Coefficient: 3
Content	Chapter I: General information on the functioning of the endocrine system I.1. Definitions and history I.2. Intercellular communication 1.2.1. By cellular contact 1.2.2. By diffusible substance I.3. Receptors I.3.1. Intracellular receptors I.3.2. Membrane receptors I.3. Coordination systems I.4. Glandular activities 1.4.1. Introduction 1.4.2. Function 4.1.3. Histogenesis 4.1.4. Classification according to the modality of secretion: 4.1.5. Classification according to the nature of the secretion product I.5. Endocrinological checks I.6. Classification of hormones 1.6.1. Hormones 1.6.2. Stimulation of endocrine glands 1.6.3. Types of hormones I.7. Hormone biosynthesis I.7.1. Biosynthesis of peptide/protein hormones I.7.2. Biosynthesis of steroid hormones I.8. Main intracellular transport pathways I.9. Secretion of hormones I.10. Transport of hormones I.11. Regulation of hormonal production Chapter II: The hypothalamic-pituitary complex II.1. Introduction II.2. The two hypothalamic neurosecretory systems II.3. Neuroendocrine signals II.4. The hypothalamic-neurohypophyseal system II.5. The hypothalamic-adenohypophyseal system Chapter III: The epiphysis III.1. Location III.2. Structure III.3. Roles III.4. Melatonin (chemical structure and biosynthesis) III.5. Other secretions Chapter IV: The main endocrine glands in Vertebrates For each gland the following points are started: 1. Functional anatomy 2. Hormonal biosynthesis, secretion and metabolism 3. Hormonal regulation 4. Presentation and physiological effects 5. Pathophysiology IV.1. The thyroid gland IV.2. The adrenal glands IV.3. The pancreas IV.4. The gonads IV.4.1. Ovaries IV.4.2. Testicles IV.5. Thymus Chapter V: Immuno-endocrinology V.1. Elements of the immune response V.2. Interrelationships between the endocrine system and the immune system
Evaluation	100% Directed Work: 40% Oral Presentation. 50% Micro-questions (2). 10% Bonus. Practical work 100%: 40% Test. 60% Practical work reports (sub-groups). 1. Washed Liver Experiment 2. Dissection of the testes and ovaries (male & female gonads) of mosquitoes 3. Microscopic observations of the different glands