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THE HYPOTHALAMO-HYPOPHYSIAL (PITUITARY) AXIS
Describe the dimensions of the pi...,
What is the pituitary gland also ...,
Describe the basic structure of t...
54  cards
The Hypothalamo-neurohypohysial system
Describe the embryological origin...,
What separates the anterior and p...,
Where are the cell bodies present
54  cards
Insulin secretion and intermediary metabolism
What does diabetes mellitus effect,
What is diabetes mellitus the mos...,
What is the most important functi...
55  cards
Thyroid Hormones
Describe myxoedema,
What hormones are associated with...,
What are the properties of these ...
30  cards
Introduction to diabtes mellitus
Describe the basic effects of ins...,
Describe the basic effects of ins...,
Describe the basic effects of ins...
61  cards
General Thyroid disorders
Describe the basic anatomy of the...,
What happens to the thyroid gland...,
What is a risk of surgery on the ...
51  cards
The adrenals and their hormones
Where are the adrenal glands found,
Describe the vasculature of the a...,
Why is it important that the adre...
63  cards
Adrenal disorders
What can abnormal amounts of mess...,
Describe the anatomy of the adren...,
Describe the passage of the arter...
42  cards
The Gonads 1
What do the gonads develop as in ...,
What do the gonads develop as in ...,
Describe the 2 functions of the g...
64  cards
The Gonads 2
What is the key difference betwee...,
Where and how is testosterone con...,
Where and how is testosterone con...
39  cards
Endocrine control of calcium metabolism
What is the most abundant metal i...,
Describe the importance of calciu...,
List some of the roles of calcium...
63  cards

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