Chapter 10: Endocrinology

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In this episode we begin the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Hormones (regulation, types of hormones, terminology of pathophysiology, and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes) - Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland (function overview, growth hormone, prolactin, an ...  Show more

In this episode we continue the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Adrenal Glands [Cortex and Medulla] (anatomy/embryology/histology, adrenal gland physiology, and pathology) - Endocrine Pancreas (anatomy/embryology/histology and endocrine pancreas physiology) - Di ...  Show more

In this episode we conclude the Endocrinology chapter, covering topics such as: - Parathyroid Glands (anatomy/embryology/histology, overview of calcium homeostasis, laboratory testing and pitfalls, pathology causing increased calcium levels, and pathologic causes of decreased cal ...  Show more

Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.