The role of the endocrine system.

Select two of the unit student learning outcome (USLO) prompts below to respond to in this week’s reflection.

Recognize the role of the endocrine system.
Differentiate between the classes of hormones and interactions with membrane or intracellular receptors.
Identify the locations, functions, and stimuli for releasing hormones of the pituitary gland.
Identify the locations, functions, and stimuli for releasing hormones of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
Identify the locations, functions, and stimuli for releasing hormones of the adrenal gland.
Identify the locations, functions, and stimuli for releasing hormones of the pancreatic gland.
Identify the locations, functions, and stimuli for releasing hormones of the gonads.
Identify organs and their secondary endocrine functions.
Identify types of stimuli that control secretion of hormones.
Describe 4 hormonal interactions at the target cell. Give examples for each interaction.
Describe 4 homeostatic imbalances of the endocrine system and explain what is occurring from a physiological perspective.

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