Summary Introduction to endocrinology. Detailed class notes

OBJECTIVES: 1) Review endocrinology • Definitions • Names of endocrine glands and the hormones they produce • Endocrine control---AXIS • Biochemical alterations related to Endocinopathies • Aetiological factors OBJECTIVES CONTINUED 2) Patho-physiology of: • Hypothalamus • Anterior pituitary • Thyroid gland • Adrenal cortex • Pancreas/adrenal medullar (CHO metabolism)- DM/Hypoglyceamia (DONE) • Ectopic/Paraneoplasic Endocrine Syndrome (PNES) • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) • 3) Symptoms and signs of common Endocrinopathies • 4. Describe the biochemical investigations • 5. Use of endocrine lab • 6. Interpretation of results and differential diagnosis • 7. Role of the health provider: – Pharmacist – Signs and symptoms – Referral system – Dispensing drugs for hypo/hyper • 6. Pass exams 1. Introduction to biochemical endocrinology