Course description

The “Hormones of Liver and Pancreas” course provides an in-depth understanding of the endocrine and paracrine roles of two vital organs that regulate metabolism — the liver and the pancreas.

The liver, beyond its metabolic and detoxification functions, secretes key hormones and hormone-like factors such as IGF-1, hepcidin, and angiotensinogen that influence growth, iron metabolism, and blood pressure regulation. The pancreas, acting as both an endocrine and exocrine gland, plays a central role in glucose regulation through insulin, glucagon, somatostatin, and pancreatic polypeptide secretion.

This course emphasizes the biochemical mechanisms, nutritional modulation, and pathophysiological implications of these hormones in metabolic diseases like diabetes mellitus, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance. Learners will also explore how dietary factors, nutrients, and lifestyle interventions can modulate hepatic and pancreatic hormonal responses to maintain metabolic balance.

What will i learn?

• Identify key hormones secreted by the liver and pancreas and describe their physiological functions.
• Explain the mechanisms of hormonal regulation in metabolism, glucose homeostasis, and energy balance.
• Analyze how nutritional factors and dietary composition influence hepatic and pancreatic hormone activity.
• Interpret the pathophysiological alterations of these hormones in metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity
• Apply knowledge of hormonal and nutritional interactions to clinical and dietary management strategies for endocrine and metabolic health.

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