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COURSE CODE:
VBB 301
COURSE TITLE:
Biochemistry of Hormones & Disease
NUMBER OF UNITS:
2 Units
COURSE DURATION:
Two hours per week
COURSE DETAILS:
Course Coordinator:
Dr (Mrs) Funmilola Clara Thomas DVM., M.Sc.
Email:
eraforosi@yahoo.com
Office Location:
Glass house, COLVET
Other Lecturers:
Dr Babatunde Samuel Okediran B.Sc., DVM., M.Sc
Molecular mechanisms of hormone action. Biochemistry of hormones of hypothalamus, anterior
and posterior pituatuary, parathyroid, thyroid, pancreatic islets, adrenal, pineal(epiphysis) glands,
ovaries, testis placenta,kidney, prostrate, gastrointestinal tract and the brain. Biochemical basis of
disease. Biochemistry of some common tropical animal disease e.g infections bursal disease
(IBD), trypanosomosis. Biochemical basis of ageing. Metabolic profiles of muscles, kidneys and
liver.
This is a compulsory course for all students of Veterinary Medicine. In view of this, Veterinary
students are expected to participate in all the course activities and have a minimum of 75%
attendance to be able to write the final examination.
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