Endocrinology, Toxicology and Drug Testing

Clinical Chemistry 3 will deal about endocrinology, toxicology and drug testing. Before we begin with our discussions, it is important for us find out what these three terminologies mean.

Endocrinology tackles about the different hormones in the body which are produced from the different endocrine glands that we have. Hormones are substances in the body which plays an important role in our body's homeostasis. Each hormone in our body are secreted by a specific endocrine gland when it is stimulated to send signals or messages to initiate the organs of the body for its function.they are responsible for the different physiological activities of our body.

On the other hand, toxicology deals with the different toxins in the body which we may classify as the study of poisons. Toxic substances which may affect our body are being studied in this field of science as to their other uses; if they could be beneficial to mankind and to the advancement in healthcare technology.

Last is drug testing. Drug testing is the procedure wherein biological specimens such as urine, blood, etc. are examined. This is performed to lessen or if possible eliminate the abuse of drugs.

Reference/s:

• Bishop, Michael L. et. al.CLINICAL CHEMISTRY: PRINCIPLES, PROCEDURES, CORRELATIONS, 5th ed. 2005
• Otto, James H. MODERN BIOLOGY.1985