Learning Outcomes

Question 1

Describe the general functions of the endocrine system.

Question 2

Define a hormone and describe what makes hormones different from other secretions.

Question 3

Compare and contrast the different types of hormones.

Question 4

Describe the structure and function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

Question 5

Differentiate between the hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary.

Question 6

Describe the importance of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system

Question 7

Understand negative feedback as it applies to hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

Question 8

Describe the structure and function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis

Question 9

Differentiate between the hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary

Question 10

Describe the importance of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system

Question 11

Understand negative feedback as it applies to hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis

Question 12

Describe the synthesis of thyroid hormone and outline the importance of iodine.

Question 13

Describe the effects of thyroid hormones on metabolism and the consequences of hypo- and
hyperthyroidism.

Question 14

Understanding the control of thyroid hormone release, describe the various hormone levels
during hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

Question 15

Describe the conditions that can lead to the formation of a goiter

Question 16

Describe the hormones of the adrenal gland in terms of where they are synthesized, stored, and released.

Question 16

Describe what is meant by aldosterone being essential for life.

Question 16

Describe the roles of cortisol in metabolism and stress.

Question 17

Understand and describe the integrated stress response.

Question 18

Describe fuel metabolism in the liver, fat cells, muscle, and brain during fasted and fed conditions

Question 19

Contrast the cellular response to insulin in liver cells, fat cells, and muscle cells

Question 20

Describe how the release of insulin and glucagon are regulated, and once released, how they regulate fuel metabolism

Question 21

Explain why it is important for some tissues to be insulin-independent for glucose uptake

Question 22

Describe how growth hormone is secreted and outline its anabolic effects on bone and tissue.

Question 23

Explain the process for elongating the long bones and how it is hormonally regulated

Question 24

Describe the hormonal regulation of plasma calcium

Question 25

Identify the endocrine tissues and explain the physiological roles of their hormones

Question 26

Compare and contrast the different levels of regulation involved in the secretion of hormones

Question 27

Apply your knowledge of hormones to describe how blood glucose is regulated