How does the hypothalamus control and regulate the endocrine system? Describe the difference between anterior and posterior pituitary lobe in terms of neuroendocrine function (include differences in hormones released). Then describe the specific mechanisms generating thyroid action from hypothalamus to the final target of individual body cells

Take thyroid hormones as an example of hormones and their properties. Thyroid hormone is highly bound to proteins in the blood. What is the benefit of such protein binding? What effect does protein binding have on the activity of the hormone? Name a gland other than the thyroid gland that is involved in regulating thyroid hormone production?

Which cells in the thyroid gland produce calcitonin? which mineral is regulated by calcitonin? List three processes in the body in which this mineral is involved.

where does thyroid hormone act to achieve negative feedback? Choose two answers hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, thyroid gland, target cells

Thyroid hormones are important in regulating the body’s basal metabolic rate. Thyroid hormones are lipid-soluble and have a long half-life.What are the advantages and disadvantages of a long half-life for thyroidhormones, compared with a short half-life?

Which statement is TRUE regarding the location of the thyroid and parathyroid glands? The thyroid gland is located in the adrenal cortex and the parathyroid glands are embedded in the adrenal medulla. The parathyroid glands are located anterior to the thymus gland and the thyroid gland is embedded in the posterior of the thymus gland The thyroid gland is located anterior to the trachea and the parathyroid glands are embedded in the posterior of the thyroid gland The thyroid gland is located in the mediastinum and the parathyroid glands are embedded in the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity

How are thyroid hormones transportes in the bloodstream ? Why ? Do the hormones enter the target cell directly ? Describe briefly the sequence of events when thyroid hormones bind to their receptors.

Explain the concept of coordination in the context of endocrine system function. Differentiate exocrine from endocrine glands. Describe the roles of the hypothalamus, pituitary glands, target glands, and target organs. Enumerate the secretion of the hypothalamus and their functions. List the hormones secreted by the anterior and posteriors pituitary glands and their functions. Explain the hormonal secretion and their functions of the following: thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex and medulla), gonads (testis, ovaries), pancreas (beta and alpha cells), thymus, pineal glands. Describe the functions of hormones secreted by the following internal organs: heart, liver, kidney, stomach, small intestines, colon, and muscles Explain the concept of negative and positive feedback. Describe drugs that affect the endocrine system: thyroid replacement hormones, steroids, insulin. Give examples of nursing diagnosis that apply to issues of the endocrine system.

Briefly describe how thyroid hormones is made in the thyroid gland. What are the necessary components?

Provide one example of a feedback loop that exists in the endocrine system. State the organ(s) and hormone(s) released from each organ.