Supplemental Module:
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
1.1
Objectives
1.2
Case 1: Mr. Jones
1.3
Circadian Rhythms
1.4
Hypothalamic-Pituitary and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
1.5
Growth Hormone
1.6
Why Does Growth Hormone Decrease?
1.7
Why is Growth Hormone Important to Our Clinical Practice?
1.8
Is This Good Clinical Practice?
1.9
Case 2: Discussion
1.10
CRH, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone/Corticotropin (ACTH), and Cortisol
1.11
Aging, the Stress Response, Cortisol, and Cognitive Function
1.12
Aldosterone
1.13
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
1.14
The Adrenal Medulla
1.15
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis
1.16
Posterior Pituitary
1.17
Case 3: Clinical
1.18
Endocrine Pancreas
1.19
What Causes These Changes?
1.20
Can These Changes Be Prevented?
1.21
What Do We See Clinically?
1.22
Discussion Point
1.23
Should Age-Related Changes in Carbohydrate Metabolism Be Treated?
1.24
Summary Case and Evaluation Questions
1.25
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