This topic explains how hormones bind to intracellular and extracellular receptors to communicate changes within the human body and maintain homeostasis. Additionally, it is essential for students to know the various endocrine organs and the hormone(s) that they secrete.
Objectives:
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- Describe how cells communicate and how this communication maintains homeostasis.
- Describe how hormones are classified.
- Describe the signal transduction mechanisms for water-soluble and lipid-soluble hormones.
- Describe the hypothalamic-hypophyseal portal system.
- Outline specific endocrine gland hormones, the effects these hormones have on their target(s), and the regulation of hormones.
- Describe the responses of the general adaptation syndrome.
- Identify and describe endocrine pathologies
- Explain the difference between primary, secondary, and tertiary disease.