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Decks in this class (16)

1. Intro to Endocrine System
What is the endocrine system 1,
General action of a hormone 2,
Pituitary gland 3
21  cards
2. Into to HPA
Where is the pituitary located 1,
What does the posterior pituitary...,
What is the hypothalamico neurohy...
18  cards
3. Nuts and bolts of Endocrine System
Endocrine system composition 1,
Endocrine system objectives 2,
Endocrine gland properties 3
30  cards
3. (Histology) Endocrine System
Overall structure of endocrine gl...,
Clinical manifestations of endocr...,
Cells in the anterior pituitary 3
38  cards
6. Adrenal Cortex: Hormones and Physiology
Adrenal gland anatomy 1,
Adrenal cortex layers 2,
Zona glomerulosa 3
25  cards
7. Thyroid Hormone Physiology
Thyroid gland anatomy 1,
Thyroid gland histology 2,
What does colloid do 3
20  cards
8. Thyroid Disease
Hypothyroidism 1,
Hyperthyroidism 2,
Euthyroid 3
44  cards
9. HPA Axis: Clinical Aspects
Adrenal cortex hormone production 1,
Effects of glucocorticoids 2,
Circadian rhythm cortisol 3
15  cards
11. Appetite and Weight
Obesity health risks 1,
Metabolic syndrome 2,
Pathophysiology of metabolic synd...
40  cards
15. Lactation and Prolactinomas
Breast development in puberty 1,
Breast development in pregnancy 2,
Milk production secretory initiat...
28  cards
4. Adrenal Causes of Hypertension
Adrenal anatomy 1,
Layers of adrenal cortex 2,
Adrenal causes of hypertension 3
15  cards
5. Endocrine Control of Calcium Homeostasis
Importance of calcium 1,
Physical signs of hypoglycaemia 2,
Carpopedal spasm 3
19  cards
10. Physiology of Thirst and Fluid Balance and its Disorders
Importance of water homeostasis 1,
3 key determinants of water homeo...,
Osmoreceptors 3
29  cards
16. Type 1 Diabetes
Epidemiology 1,
Genetic predisposition 2,
Association with hla antigens 3
16  cards
18. Long Term Diabetic Complications
Microvascular complications 1,
Which cells are affected in micro...,
Retinopathy 3
19  cards
14. Drug Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin action 1,
Insulin effects in hepatic cells 2,
Insulin effects in muscle cells 3
30  cards

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