BSCI447

Organized summary notes on the function and biological actions of growth hormone. Related conditions that result from the dysfunction of growth hormone are reviewed in depth with details on clinical features, diagnosis, and management/treatment: gigantism, acromegaly (and dopamine interactions), and dwarfism.

Organized summary notes on the biological actions, release, and cellular processing of thyroid hormone.

Organized summary notes on the function and biological actions of prolactin. Related conditions that result from the dysfunction of prolactin are reviewed in depth with details on clinical features, diagnosis, and management/treatment: hyperprolactinemia and hypoprolactinemia. Other prolactin hormone interactions reviewed include: breastfeeding positive feedback, oxytocin cooperativity, and fertility.