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Decks in this class (12)

1- Introduction To Endocrinology
How are protein hormones transported,
How are steroid hormones transported,
Describe acth negative feedback
15  cards
2- The hypothalamo-adenohypophyseal axis: anterior pituitary
Where is the pituitary positioned,
How does the pituitary form,
How are the pituitary and hypotha...
15  cards
3- The hypothalamo-neurohypophyseal axis: posterior pituitary
How does adh work in the collecti...,
How can adh reduce a fall in bloo...,
How does adh cause water reabsorb...
17  cards
4- Insulin secretion and intermediate metabolism
Name 4 common diabetes complications,
Why is glucose important,
Describe islets of langerhan cells
13  cards
5- Introduction To Diabetes Mellitus
What are the effects of insulin,
Describe the uptake of glucose th...,
Describe the effect of glucose on...
20  cards
6- The Thyroid And Iodothryonides
Describe the structure of the thy...,
How are produced by follicular cells,
How is iodothryonine transported ...
12  cards
7- General Thyroid Disorders
Describe the thyroid,
How does the thyroid develop,
What are 3 problems in thyroid de...
12  cards
8- The Adrenals And Their Hormones
Describe the structure of the adr...,
Describe the adrenal medulla,
What are the products of the medu...
23  cards
9- Adrenal Disorders
Where is the spleen located and w...,
Where do the left and right renal...,
Describe the 4 layers of the adre...
10  cards
10- The Gonads 1
Describe how germ cells are activ...,
Describe spermatogenesis,
Describe oogenesis
24  cards
11- Gonads 2
Describe how testosterone can act...,
How is testosterone transported i...,
What impact to androgens have on ...
25  cards
12- Endocrine Control Of Calcium Metabolism
What are some roles of calcium,
Where is calcium found in the body,
What is the normal intake of calc...
28  cards

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