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Year 2 MET2: Metabolism 2

Introduction

Aims of the module

  • To consider some fundamentals of nutrition and how nutrient intake can determine health and disease. 
  • To further define and describe the function and structure of the liver and biliary system in health and some common disorders.
  • To describe the role and sources of ‘ non-reproductive ‘ hormones and to understand the pathophysiology of some common endocrine disorders.
  • To define and describe the function and structure of the kidney with particular reference to excretory function and salt & water handling in health and some common disorders.

Sessions

Barts and The London - School of Medicine and Dentistry

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