sini - UKM Medical Centre - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Fakulti Perubatan • 81FF2125GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEMThe aim of this module is to guide the students in understanding and learning thedevelopment (embryology), structure, relation, radiology and histology (anatomy),functions (physiology) and metabolisms (biochemistry) of gastrointestinal tractand hepatobiliary system. It also emphasizes on the pathological aspects in terms ofepidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations (pathology, microbiologyand parasitology) and basic principles of management and control (pharmacology &public health) of gastrointestinal diseases and infections.References:1. Ganong, W.F. 2005. Review of Medical Physiology. 22nd Edition. Singapore:Lange Medical Publication.2. Jayaram Paniker, C.K. 2006. Textbook of Medical Parasitology. 6th Edition.New Delhi: JAYPEE Brothers Medical Publishers.3. Katzung, B.G. 2004. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 9th Edition. Norwalk:McGraw Hill.4. Sherris, J.C. (Ed). 2004. Sherris Medical Microbiology. An Introduction toInfectious Diseases. 4th Edition. USA: McGraw-Hill Professional.5. Smith, C.M., Marks, A.D. & Marks, L.M. 2005. Basic Medical Biochemistry.A Clinical Approach. 2nd Edition. Maryland, USA: Williams & WilkinsPublications.FF2242ENDOCRINE SYSTEMThe aim of this module is to enable the students to acquire basic knowledge on theendocrine system which include the anatomy of the endocrine glands, the hormones theysecrete including their synthesis and degradation, mode of action and regulation of theirsecretion and also the mechanisms and pathophysiology of common endocrine disorders.It will also facilitate students to understand the signs and symptoms of these commonendocrine disorders and enable them to interpret the relevant investigation results forthe diagnosis of these disorders. The module will also cover the pharmachologicalmanagement of some common endocrine disorders.References:1. Katzung B. G. 2009. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th edition, McGraw HillLange2. Ramzy S. Cotran, Vijay Kumar, Stanley L. Robbins. 2003 : Robbin's PathologicBasis of Disease. 7th edition. Saunders, Philadelphia.