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Introduction to Endocrine System
What is the definition of the end...,
What communicates and controls al...,
Describe endocribe communication
41
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Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Describe the hypothalamo pituitar...,
What does the hypothalamus secrete,
Describe the connection of hypoth...
37
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The Endocrine Pancreas - Part 1
What is body energy equal to,
What 2 hypothalamic centres deter...,
What is the glucostatic theory
40
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The Endocrine Pancreas - Part 2
What happens if there is more glu...,
Describe glucagon,
What is the plasma half life of g...
38
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Endocrine Control of Growth
What factors affect physiology of...,
What hormones are involved in gro...,
What are the 2 periods of rapid g...
36
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The Thyroid Gland
Describe the structure of the thy...,
What are the 2 active forms of th...,
What are the 2 cells in thyroid g...
34
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The Adrenal Gland
Explain adrenal gland anatomy,
What are the 2 endocrine glands i...,
Describe the adrenal medulla
40
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Endocrine Control of Calcium Balance
What is the role of calcium in th...,
How does calcium effect membrane ...,
Describe hypoglycaemia and membra...
42
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The Pituitary Gland
What are some hormones released f...,
What can cause compression of the...,
What does pituitary compression o...
32
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Clinical Thyroid Disease
What are some symptoms of hypothy...,
What are some signs of hypothyroi...,
What do hypothyroid symptoms over...
51
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Adrenal Disorders
What hormones does the medulla pr...,
What is the common approach for e...,
Describe the hypathalmo hypopitui...
48
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Calcium Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects
What are some dietary sources of ...,
What are the functions of calcium,
What percentage of calcium is fou...
38
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Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
What are some measurement techniques,
Describe bone age,
Describe puberty staging
36
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Endocrine Surgery
What is a summary of thyroid phys...,
What are thyroid hormone effects,
Describe thyrotoxicosis
29
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Pathology of The Endocrine System
How is balance in the endocrine s...,
What is included in the endocrine...,
What are some disease processes i...
41
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Pathology of Diabetes Mellitus
What does a normal pancreas look ...,
How much of islet cells are beta ...,
What do beta cells secrete
32
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Immunology of Endocrine Disorders
Describe autoimmunity,
What is immunologic tolerance,
What are antigens which induce to...
36
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Diabetes Mellitus
What is diabetes mellitus,
What are the symptoms of hypergly...,
What happens if there is metaboli...
46
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Management of Type II Diabetes
Why is metformin normally first c...,
What solution does metformin do,
Where does metformin work
52
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Lifestyle and Diabetes
What is a healthy lifestyle,
What are the basic 5 areas approach,
What is the dietary consideration...
27
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Management of Obesity
What co morbidities are associate...,
Describe the adult weight managem...,
What is the non surgical weight m...
16
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Summary
Describe hyperthyroidism,
What are the symptoms of hyperthy...,
What is the treatment for hyperth...
57
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Diabetes Drugs Summary
What is first line treatment for ...,
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What are the side effects of metf...
19
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