Endocrine Exam Style questions

Explain the stimulation of insulin secretion, including molecular details.

What is the effect of insulin (including molecular details)?

Describe and explain the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Describe and give examples of the 5 types of insulin therapies used to treat Type 1 Diabetes.

What are some adverse effects of Insulin preparations and how are they treated?

Describe the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Explain the onset of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

What are some hypoglycaemic drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes, how do they work and what are their side effects?

State some hormones, their targets, and effects.

How are adrenal corticosteroids synthesised and regulated?

Give symptoms of acute adrenal crisis.

State and describe the 2 types of hyperthyroidism and how they are caused?

Describe hypothyroidism and how it is caused?

What drugs are used to treat hyperthyroidism and how do they work?

What drugs are used to treat hypothyroidism and how do they work?

Describe and explain the menstrual cycle?

What is the combined pill, how does it work and what are some side effects?

What is the progesterone-only pill, how does it work and what are some side effects?