Chapter 17: Functional Organization of the Endocrine System
Internet Activities
Endocrinology Home Page
This home page provides information on endocrinology public resources, patient
case histories, managed care, and specific endocrine illnesses. Question:
What is an endocrinologist?
Endocrine
Pathology
There are numerous endocrine pathology images available at this site. Question:
View Image 4, Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Is the patient hyperthyroid or hypothyroid?
Endocrinology
Teaching Files
This LUMEN site provides the user with an extensive survey of the endocrine
system. This site also contains excellent graphics. Question: What is included
in the section that addresses the embryology of the endocrine system?
Endocrine System
This helpful outline serves as an overview of the endocrine system. Question:
List and describe on a piece or paper the section that addresses the embryology
of the endocrine system.
