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endocrinology > Introduction to endocrinology. Endocrine and paracrine hormones. Chemical structure and mechanism of action of hormones. Feedback control of hormone secretion > Flashcards

Introduction to endocrinology. Endocrine and paracrine hormones. Chemical structure and mechanism of action of hormones. Feedback control of hormone secretion Flashcards

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endocrinology (15 decks)

Hypothalamus control of pituitary secretion. Posterior pituitary gland and its relation to the hypothalamus. Posterior pituitary hormon

Hormones of the anterior pituitary gland – physiological functions and regulation of their secretion

Synthesis, secretion and physiologic functions of the thyroid hormones. Regulation of thyroid hormone secretion

Calcium and phosphate metabolism. Distribution of calcium and phosphate in the plasma and interstitial fluid. Bone and its relation to extracellular calcium and phosphate. Remodeling of bone

Endocrine control of calcium and phosphate metabolism. Parathyroid glands, vitamin D and calcitonin

Adrenal glands. Functions of the glucocorticoids. Regulation of glucocorticoid secretion.

Adrenal glands. Function of the adrenal medullae Catecholamines – effects and regulation of their secretion

Adrenal glands. Functions of the mineralocorticoids. Regulation of mineralocorticoid secretion. Adrenal androgens.

Physiologic anatomy of male sexual organs. Secretion, functions and control of male sex hormones

Physiologic anatomy of the female sexual organs. Monthly ovarian cycle. Functions of the ovarian hormones

Pancreas – insulin and its metabolic effects. Control of insulin secretion. Diabetes

Pancreas. Glucagon and its functions. Regulation of glucagon secretion

Local hormones. Function of the pineal gland

Hormones of non-endocrine organ

Introduction to endocrinology. Endocrine and paracrine hormones. Chemical structure and mechanism of action of hormones. Feedback control of hormone secretion

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