Intro to Metabolism Regulation The Thyroid gland produces the hormones thyroxine (T4), calcitonin, triiodothyronine (T3). The parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone…

An overview of the thyroid, thyroid drugs, and the mechanisms through which they affect thyroid function. Thyroid hormones are synthesised by iodination of tyrosine residues…

Nonneoplastic Diseases of the Thyroid Introduction Basic Science Diagnostic Issues Hypothyroidism Thyrotoxicosis Thyroiditis Interactive Case Presentation Controversies/New…

Unit 8: Endocrine System Unit 8: Endocrine System + Function Coordinates and directs the activity of the body’s cells This is the same function of the nervous system However:…

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Slide 1 Endocrine System Consists of several glands located in various parts of the body Specific Glands Hypothalamus Pituitary Thyroid Parathyroid Adrenal Kidneys Pancreatic…

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