physiology notes: objectives

PHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVES

Endocrine System

1. Give a definition of endocrine glands.
2. Each of these is a possible criterion for classifying hormones; explain
   1. Amines
   2. Polypeptides
   3. Glycoproteins
   4. Steroids

3. What are hormone precursors?
4. List two examples of hormone precursors.
5. What are lipophilic hormones and how do they operate?
6. What are polar hormones?
7. Explain what happens during signal transduction.
8. Briefly explain how second messengers play a role in transduction.
9. What is the role of calcium during the above process?
10. Distinguish between protein kinase and tyrosine kinase.
11. Give a short description of each of the anterior lobe hormones.
12. What is released through the posterior pituitary gland?
13. Distinguish between each of the adrenal cortical hormones.
14. What is produced by the adrenal medulla
15. How does the thyroid gland produce its hormone?
16. What stimulates the release of hormones from the pancreas?
17. Distinguish between insulin and glucagons hormones in terms of their action
18. What is significant about the pineal gland?
19. What is the role of the thymus gland?
20. Describe the gonadal hormones