4. Endocrine

Discuss the significance of adipose tissue as an endocrine organ.

2. Describe the role of the hypothalamus in regulating pituitary control of endocrine function.

3. State the major difference between positive and negative feedback control mechanisms.

4. Describe the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid feedback system.

5. Be able to differentiate primary, secondary, and tertiary endocrine disorders.

6. Describe findings associated with an increase and a decrease in growth hormone in adults and children.

7. Differentiate between thyroid hormone and thyroid stimulating hormone and conditions in which each would be elevated.

8. Describe the pathophysiology and symptoms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

9. Define the pathophysiology and symptoms of Grave’s disease. What is the significance of a goiter? Myxedema? Exophthalmos?

10. Relate the functions of the adrenal cortical hormones to Addison disease (i.e., adrenal insufficiency) and Cushing syndrome (i.e., cortisol excess). Know the symptoms of both disease processes.

11. Compare symptoms of Cushing’s syndrome to side effects of exogenous steroids.