Endocrinology with Practical is a well-structured and student-focused textbook designed for B.Sc. Zoology Honours students of the 5th Semester, based on the CBCS curriculum under paper DSE-III-503. Authored by esteemed educators Dr. Mofidul Islam and Dr. Biplab Kumar Das, this book offers an in-depth understanding of the endocrine system in animals, with a special emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects.

The text covers the structure, functions, and hormonal secretions of major endocrine glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and gonads. It also delves into hormone action mechanisms, feedback regulation, neuroendocrine integration, and endocrine disorders. The practical section includes well-formatted experiments and observations to reinforce the theoretical foundations.

This book serves as an essential resource for students preparing for university examinations as well as those aiming for postgraduate entrance tests in zoology and related biological sciences.Practicals section covering topics like:

• Summary of Unit-IV
• Endocrine Disorders
• Role of Hormones in Messengers and Regulators
• Molecular Mechanism of Hormone Action
• Hormones that Act Mainly on the Genetic Machinery
• Second Messenger Mechanisms for Mediating Intracellular Hormone Action
• And various experiments related to hormone studies
• Unit 3: Peripheral Endocrine Glands
• Various topics covering:
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Parathyroid Gland
  • Pancreas
  • Adrenal Glands
  • And other endocrine-related topics