Endocrine

Question 1

What are the specific characteristics for peptide and steroid hormones

Question 2

What are the steps for the Gs coupled protein receptor pathway for peptide hormones?

Question 3

Understand the stimuli for the release of Antidiuretic Hormone and the specific proteins produced with the release of ADH

Question 4

Know the distinguishing characteristics of Prolactin inhibiting hormone (PIH) and Dopamine

Question 5

Identify the role of ADH in diabetes insipidus

Question 6

Know the different effects of growth hormone within the body

Question 7

Identify the steps in thyroid hormone production, its transport outside the cell, and the effects thyroid hormone has on different areas of the body

Question 8

Know the causes of primary and secondary hyperthyoidism

Question 9

Identify the effects of the hormone aldosterone

Question 10

Know the direct and indirect effects of cortisol within the body

Question 11

Identify the classic findings of diabetes and the pathophysiological reasons why it occurs