Chapter 14: Endocrine System

Chapter Outline

Chapter 14: Endocrine System

  1. Introduction to the Endocrine System p. 439
    1. Glands of the Endocrine System p. 440
    2. Hormones and Their Actions p. 441
    3. Control of Hormone Secretion p. 443

  2. Pituitary Gland p. 444
    1. Description of the Pituitary Gland p 444
    2. Pituitary Hormones p. 446

  3. Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands p. 450
    1. Description of the Thyroid Gland p. 450
    2. Functions of the Thyroid Gland p. 451
    3. Parathyroid Glands p. 452

  4. Pancreas p. 453
    1. Description of the Pancreas p. 453
    2. Endocrine Function of the Pancreas p. 454

  5. Adrenal Glands p. 455
    1. Descritipion of the Adrenal Glands p. 455
    2. Function of the Adrenal Glands p. 456

  6. Gonads and Other Endocrine Glands p. 458
    1. Gonads p. 458
    2. Pineal Gland p. 458
    3. Thymus p. 459
    4. Stomach and Small Intestine p. 459
    5. Placenta p. 459
    6. Diagnosis of Endocrine Disorders p. 463
    7. Disorders of the Pituitary Gland p. 463
    8. Disorders of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands p. 463
    9. Disorder of the Pancreatic Islets p. 465
    10. Disorder of the Adrenal Glands p. 465

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