Course description

The Hormones from Blood Certificate Course provides an in-depth understanding of the endocrine hormones that circulate through the bloodstream to regulate key body functions. This course explores the biochemical nature of blood-borne hormones, their pathways of secretion, transport mechanisms, receptor interactions, and the feedback loops that maintain homeostasis.

Learners will gain insights into how hormones like insulin, cortisol, thyroxine, leptin, growth hormone, estrogen, testosterone, and parathyroid hormone act as chemical messengers coordinating metabolism, stress response, reproduction, and growth. The course also examines the role of nutrition and lifestyle in influencing hormone levels and how blood hormone assays are used for clinical diagnosis and monitoring.

Combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the course bridges the disciplines of biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, and clinical medicine, making it a valuable foundation for both academic and professional growth.

What will i learn?

• Describe the structure, function, and classification of major blood-borne hormones.
• Understand how hormones are secreted, transported, and regulated in the bloodstream.
• Explain the roles of key endocrine glands and their hormonal products
• Interpret how hormonal imbalances affect metabolism, growth, stress, and reproduction.
• Relate nutritional and lifestyle factors to blood hormone levels and endocrine health.
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge relevant to laboratory testing and clinical interpretation of hormone levels.

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