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Endocrine Histology
Identify the types of cells struc...,
Identify the,
Name the fluid indicated by the b...
20  cards
Terms
Physiology,
Organism,
Endocrinology
23  cards
Basic principles and concepts
Define hormone,
Describe the major chemical class...,
Describe the 2 major classes of h...
19  cards
Endocrine disease
List the factors that can cause e...,
List the approaches for treating ...,
Discuss the role of hormone exces...
9  cards
Hypothalamus
Define and give the function of n...,
List the factors that stimulate o...,
List the major clinical uses of o...
24  cards
Adenohypophysis (Anterior Pituitary) Gland
List the primary trophic hormones...,
Discuss species variation in pitu...,
Describe whether blood levels of ...
14  cards
Growth Hormone
Describe gh and its major actions,
Discuss species variation and the...,
Describe whether blood levels of ...
21  cards
Adrenal Medulla
Name the amino acid that is the p...,
Name other derivatives of tyrosine,
Identify the major site of e and ...
22  cards
Thyroid
Identify the amino acid that thyr...,
Draw a diagram to show how t4 pro...,
Describe where thyroxine is store...
35  cards
Endocrine Pancreas and Diabetes Mellitus
Describe briefly the chemical str...,
List which tissues in the body re...,
List the major actions and sites ...
42  cards
Adrenal Cortex
Describe the parent molecule that...,
List the major actions of glucoco...,
List stimuli that alter acth secr...
40  cards
Male reproduction
Identify the major male reproduct...,
List the major actions of androge...,
Describe the role of mis in male ...
25  cards
Female reproduction
Identify the major female reprodu...,
List the major functions of the f...,
Which species have menstrual cycl...
31  cards
Practice questions
Which of the following is are tru...,
Which of these animals is the mos...,
Steroid hormones a are secreted o...
104  cards
Calcium Metabolism
Identify where most of the ca and...,
List and describe the major sites...,
Describe the major pathway for lo...
26  cards
Energy balance and obesity
Name several hormones that are no...,
In addition to effects on body we...,
Can we cure obesity by giving lep...
12  cards

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