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Hypopituitarism & Panhypopituitarism
Describe the surrounding anatomy ...,
State the 5 hormones released fro...,
Pituitary tumours can compress su...
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Endocrine Investigations
Hypopituitarism,
Diabetes insipidus,
Acromegaly
10
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Genetics
Which tumours are associated with...,
What endocrine manifestations occ...
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Parathyroid Disorders
What is the main stimuli of pth p...,
What is the mechanism of ca induc...,
Vitamin d is hydroxylated in the ...
28
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Ovulation Physiology
Define oligomenorrhea primary ame...,
Describe the hpo axis,
State the function of fsh
16
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Male Hypogonadism & Gynaecomastia
Describe the male hpg axis,
State the target cell of fsh and ...,
State the two fates of testostero...
23
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Ovulation Disorders & PCOS
Define ovulation disorders includ...,
Hypothalamic ovulatory disorders ...,
Hypothalamic ovulatory disorders ...
23
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Adrenal Gland
Name the three layers of the adre...,
Name the cells of the adrenal med...,
What substance are all corticoste...
69
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Acromegaly
What two tissues are stimulated b...,
Growth hormone excess is associat...,
Acromegaly most common cause
10
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Hyperprolactinaemia & Prolactinoma
What is the commonest functioning...,
Micro vs macro prolactinoma,
Prolactinoma clinical presentation
8
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Diabetes Insipidus
What is a diabetes insipidus and ...,
Compare cranial central vs nephro...,
Where is adh produced stored and ...
8
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Hormones & Receptors
Explain the mechanisms of a g pro...,
Explain the mechanisms of a g pro...,
What enzyme catalyses the hydroly...
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Hormone Summary
Name the 6 hormones produced by t...,
What class of hormones are the ho...,
What is the main target of the ho...
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Sodium & Water Balance
What happens to adh secretion whe...,
What happens to adh secretion whe...,
Describe the effect of adh on the...
32
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Endocine Pancreas
Where is insulin synthesis end,
What is the initial insulin form ...,
How is pro insulin made from prep...
34
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Obesity
Why is it difficult to maintain w...,
What is the resting metabolic rat...,
What happens to rmr with weight loss
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Physiology Of The Thyroid
Describe the hypothalamic pituita...,
Describe the basic structure of t...,
Where is thyroglobulin synthesised
23
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Physiology Of The Adrenal Gland
What is the rate limiting step in...,
Name the 4 main hormones produced...,
What is dhea androstendione conve...
9
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Diabetic Drugs
Name the 6 classes of drugs commo...,
Metformin moa,
Metformin target organs
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Diabetes
What can cause insulin resistance,
What endocrinopathies can cause h...,
What can cause reduced insulin se...
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Diabetic Emergencies
What is hypoglycaemia,
Hypoglycaemia clinical features,
Mild hypoglycaemia conscious trea...
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