- Docente: Pier Attilio Accorsi
- Credits: 3
- SSD: BIO/09
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in School of Animal Biotechnology (cod. 8207)
Course contents
The course includes theoretical lectures on endocrinology of metabolism of domestic animals. The first part of the course involves elements of general endocrinology as synthesis of hormones, secretion and metabolism of hormones, their mechanism of action and correlation between nervous system and endocrine glands. Than the hormones that control growth and glucide, lipid, protein and mineral metabolism are discussed.
Readings/Bibliography
Aguggini G., Beghelli V., Giulio L.F. - Fisiologia degli animali domestici con elementi di etologia, UTET, Torino, 1998.
Teaching methods
Theoretical lectures, practice, seminars, practical activities
Assessment methods
The examination is oral. During the course, “in itinere” checks will be made.
Teaching tools
Videoprojector, PC, laboratories.
Office hours
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