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2/ CEP: Endocrinology

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Decks in this class (12)

Introduction to the Endocrine System
What is a hormone 1,
What is juxtacrine signalling 2,
Examples of minor endocrine glands 3
4  cards
Topography of Endocrine Glands
Thyroid location and close relati...,
Parathyroid location and close re...,
Pancreas location and close relat...
5  cards
Histology of Endocrine Glands
Describe the histology of the thy...,
Describe the histology of the par...,
Describe the histology of the pan...
7  cards
Hormone Synthesis and Action
What hormones are synthesised by ...,
What hormones are synthesised by ...,
What hormones are synthesised by ...
27  cards
Drug Control of Diabetes
Where is insulin released from wh...,
What is the main regulator of ins...,
How do increased glucose levels s...
17  cards
Calcium Homeostasis and the Parathyroid Gland
How often in human skeleton repla...,
What is the function of calcium i...,
What is the function soluble calc...
28  cards
Basic Functions of the Adrenal Glands
What does the adrenal cortex and ...,
What is the precursor for all cor...,
In which sex is dhea most importa...
19  cards
Adrenal Gland Disorders
3 causes of adrenal insufficiency 1,
Clinical signs of adrenal insuffi...,
Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency 3
14  cards
Embryology of the Endocrine Organs
Anterior pituitary 1,
Pancreas 2,
Adrenal glands 3
5  cards
Thyroid Diseases
What are the 3 general roles of t...,
Describe the hpt axis including n...,
Thyroid hormone synthesis 3
15  cards
Obesity
What is metabolic syndrome 1,
How does obesity cause insulin re...,
What is leptin 3
9  cards
Diabetes
0  cards

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