medportal CDB | Taxonomy | MeSH / Adrenal Glands [A06.407.071]

Taxonomies

MeSH

Adrenal Glands [A06.407.071]

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Child Tags

Adrenal Cortex [A06.407.071.140]

Adrenal Medulla [A06.407.071.265]

Activities

Adrenal Gland (Archived)
Large Group Session

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Emily Bradstone MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 2

Pia Meta MF3 Endocrinology
Tutorial

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology / Week 2

Adrenal adenoma
e-Learning Module

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Assessments

WISE MD Surgical Module completion
e-Learning Module Completion

Clerkship / Surgery Rotation

Objectives

It is important to be able to outline investigations of adrenal function and the management of patients with adrenal dysfunction.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Examination of a patient with cortisol excess.
General Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

To describe the anatomy and physiology of the adrenal gland.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

To describe certain pathologies of the adrenal cortex and medulla.
Activity Objectives

Part 2 / Medical Foundation 2

Outline the structure and function of the adrenal gland.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Summarize the clinical manifestations of excess or inadequate production of adrenal hormones, especially with respect to glucocorticoids and catecholamines.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Identify the diurnal pattern of adrenal cortex secretion, as well as the effect of stress on adrenal function.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Describe Cushing Syndrome, its causes and its manifestations.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Identify and understand the adrenals, its location, divisions (cortex and medulla), blood supply and innervations.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the anatomy and physiology of the adrenal gland. Students will be able to summarize the physiological role of catecholamines and the consequences of catecholamine excess.
Global Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

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.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Describe the control of each of the hormones produced by the adrenal gland.
General Objectives

Part 3 / Medical Foundation 3 / Endocrinology

Tag Info

Taxonomy

Tag Parent

Endocrine Glands [A06.407]

Use Count

20

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