Module 1: Learning Outcomes

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

describe the general functions of the endocrine system

Question 5

define a hormone and describe what makes hormones different from other secretions

Question 6

compare and contrast the different types of hormones

Question 7

describe the structure and function of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis

Question 8

differentiate between the hormones of the anterior and posterior pituitary

Question 9

describe the importance of the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system

Question 10

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

Question 11

describe the synthesis of thyroid hormone and outline the importance of iodine

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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 17

describe the roles of cortisol in metabolism and stress

Question 18

understand and describe the integrated stress response

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

describe the hormonal regulation of plasma calcium