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principles of endocrinology
endocrine systems: identify the features which distinguish endocrine from paracrine and autocrine systems; define the terms hormone, endocrine gland, neurotransmitter and neurosecretion
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principles of endocrinology
hormone classification: recognise that hormones may be classified e.g. protein vs steroid hormone
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principles of endocrinology
hormone synthesis: recall the principle stages of protein and steroid hormone synthesis, storage, and mechanism of secretion
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principles of endocrinology
hormone signaling: recall the different types of membrane receptor and intracellular mechanisms induced by hormones
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principles of endocrinology
hormone homeostasis: define positive and negative feedback, and explain how any hormone system is controlled
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gonads
the gonads: explain the stages of gametogenesis in male and female gonads; recall the principle structures of the testes and ovaries and their function
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gonads
sex hormones: explain the process and regulation of steroidogenesis in male and female gonads, recall the physiological actions of male and female gonadal steroids; recall the hypothalamo-pituitary gonadal axis and its regulation in males and females
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gonads
menstrual cycle: recall the phases of the menstrual cycle and the physiological changes that occur; explain the endocrine regulation of the menstrual cycle; recall the cyclical production of ovarian steroids
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gonads
amenorrhoea: define the terms primary and secondary amenorrhoea
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gonads
infertility: list the principle causes of infertility
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pituitary
adenohypophysis: explain the principle features of the anterior pituitary, list the adenohypophysial hormones and explain their homeostatic control, explain the synthesis, storage, release and physiological actions of these hormones and how dysregulation may present
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pituitary
neurohypophysis: explain the principle features of the posterior pituitary; list the neurohypophysial hormones, recall how their chemical structures differ and explain their homeostatic control; explain the synthesis, storage, release and physiological action of these hormones and how dysregulation may present
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calcium metabolism
calcium: list the physiological functions of calcium; list the principle causes of hypocalcaemia and hypercalcaemia
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calcium metabolism
endocrine control of calcium: recall the principle hormones which regulate serum calcium concentration, their physiological effects, their mechanism of action and their regulation
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calcium metabolism
phosphate: recall the regulation of phosphate reabsorption
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calcium metabolism
hyperparathyroidism: recall the differences between primary, secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism
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adrenals
adrenal structure: recall the anatomy of the adrenal gland; list the zones of the adrenal cortex; recall the products of the adrenal cortex and medulla
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adrenals
adrenal corticosteroids: recall adrenal corticosteroid synthesis; explain the homeostatic control and transport in the circulation of adrenal corticosteroids; recall the mechanisms of action of adrenal corticosteroids and their physiological effects
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adrenals
hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis: explain the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis for cortisol release and regulation
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adrenals
primary adrenal failure: list the causes, clinical features and explain the management of primary adrenal failure
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adrenals
Cushing's syndrome: list the causes and clinical features of Cushing's syndrome
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adrenals
Conn's syndrome: list the causes and clinical features of Conn's syndrome
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metabolism and insulin
glucose homeostasis: recall the factors regulating blood glucose; explain glucose cellular transport
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metabolism and insulin
pancreas anatomy: recognise the cellular structure and function of an islet of Langerhans
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metabolism and insulin
insulin: explain insulin synthesis, storage and secretion; list the physiological actions of insulin, explain the mechanism of action of insulin and homeostatic mechanisms of control
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metabolism and insulin
glucagon: explain glucagon synthesis, storage and secretion; list the physiological actions of glucagon, explain the mechanism of action and explain factors regulating release of glucagon
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metabolism and insulin
intermediary metabolism: explain the endocrine regulation of intermediary metabolism; summarise the principle metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, proteins and fats and explain their hormonal regulation; explain how metabolism changes in the fasted, fed and insulin deficient states
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metabolism and insulin
diabetes mellitus: explain the pathophysiology, recall clinical features of diabetes mellitus, distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
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metabolism and insulin
insulin resistance: define insulin resistance and explain the relation to diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and ischaemic heart disease, and explain the consequences on metabolism
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thyroid
thyroid anatomy: recall the anatomy and cellular structure of the thyroid gland
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thyroid
thyroid hormones: explain thyroid hormone synthesis; explain physiological actions and mechanism of action of thyroid hormones
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thyroid
hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis: recall the hypothalamo-pituitary-thyroid axis and its regulation
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thyroid
hypothyroidism: explain the effects of thyroid hormone deficiency
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thyroid
hyperthyroidism: explain the effects of thyroid hormone excess
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