All MF3 Endocrinology tutorial problems
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Tutorial
Tutorial
Curriculum Block
Endocrinology / Medical Foundation 3 / Part 3
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General Objectives
- Homeostasis is the steady-state internal metabolic equilibrium the body requires to function optimally. Hormones are the chemical messengers through which body systems are controlled and integrated. Endocrinology encompasses all the hormonal regulatory mechanisms that are used to achieve and maintain homeostasis. Several different endocrine glands will be studied in turn with respect to their control mechanisms, secretory hormonal products and the effects of the hormones produced. It is important to realize, however, that the function of any one gland is affected by the others. By the end of this subunit, you will gain an understanding of the role of hormones and hormone systems in maintaining homeostasis as well as the pathology that can result from hormonal dysfunction or disease.
- Describe hormones, their structure, and their role in homeostasis.
- Explain the relationship between hormones and their receptors.
- Describe the physiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigation and treatment of conditions related to the following endocrine glands or conditions: Diabetes mellitus; Pituitary; Thyroid; Adrenal; Parathyroid.
- Explain the analysis of laboratory data in the context of various endocrine disease.
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Curriculum Block
Endocrinology
Medical Foundation 3
Part 3
Curriculum Week
Part 3
Discipline
Endocrinology
MeSH
Endocrine Glands [A06.407]
Endocrine System Diseases [C19]
Endocrine System [A06]
Endocrinology [H01.158.782.323]
