Module 1: Learning Outcomes Flashcards
Identify the endocrine tissues and explain the physiological roles of their hormones
Compare and contrast the different levels of regulation involved in the secretion of hormones
Apply your knowledge of hormones to describe how blood glucose is regulated
describe the general functions of the endocrine system
define a hormone and describe what makes hormones different from other secretions
compare and contrast the different types of hormones
describe the structure and function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis
differentiate between the hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary
describe the importance of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system
understand negative feedback as it applies to hormones of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis
describe the synthesis of thyroid hormone and outline the importance of iodine
describe the effects of thyroid hormones on metabolism and the consequences of hypo- and hyperthyroidism
understanding the control of thyroid hormone release, describe the various hormone levels during hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
describe the conditions that can lead to the formation of a goiter
describe the hormones of the adrenal gland in terms of where they are synthesized, stored, and released
describe what is meant by aldosterone being essential for life
describe the roles of cortisol in metabolism and stress
understand and describe the integrated stress response
describe the fuel metabolism in the liver, fat cells, muscle, and brain during fasted and fed conditions
contrast the cellular response to insulin in liver cells, fat cells, and muscle cells
describe how the release of insulin and glucagon are regulated, and once released, how they regulate fuel metabolism
explain why it is important for some tissues to be insulin-independent for glucose uptake
describe how growth hormone is secreted and outline its anabolic effects on bone and tissue
explain the process for elongating the long bones and how it is hormonally regulated
