PHZB 608

Physiological Concepts Related to the Metabolic Syndrome

This course will provide students with the basic physiological and biochemical concepts necessary to understand the factors involved in the development of the Metabolic Syndrome. Students will 1) learn the risk factors for metabolic syndrome; 2) learn the diseases and medical complications associated with metabolic syndrome; 3) understand the role of insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension and atherosclerosis in the onset of metabolic syndrome; and 4) survey the current and future approaches to diagnosis and treatment of the metabolic syndrome

Units: 3.0