The endocrine system is a complex network of ductless glands that secrete hormones into the circulatory system in order to maintain the delicate hormonal balance that is needed for good health. Within the body, hormones act as chemical messengers, constantly regulating physiological functions and relaying information between the different organs and tissues of the endocrine system and of other parts of the body.<br><br>
This learning program takes a top-down approach to the examination of the endocrine system, beginning with the hypothalamus and ending with the gonads. As you navigate through the program, you will learn about the anatomy of the different endocrine organs. In addition, you will learn about the specialized cells of the endocrine system.
Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::
Describe the general function of the endocrine system.
Identify the different organs of the endocrine system.
List the major hormones of the endocrine system.
GETTING STARTED
Sound Check
Disclaimer
Welcome
Navigation Instructions
STAYING FOCUSED
Introduction
Learning Objectives
WHAT IS THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM?
Popup: Hypothalamus
Popup: Pituitary Gland
Popup: Pineal Gland
Popup: Thyroid Gland
Popup: Parathyroid Gland
Popup: Adrenal Gland
Popup: Pancreas
Popup: Gonads
THE HYPOTHALAMUS
Introduction
Anatomy
Histology
THE POSTERIOR PITUITARY
Introduction
Anatomy
THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY
Introduction
Anatomy
THE PINEAL GLAND
Introduction
Anatomy
Progress Check
THE THYROID GLAND
Introduction
Anatomy
THE PARATHYROID GLANDS
Introduction
Anatomy
THE ADRENAL GLANDS
Introduction
Anatomy
Popup: Adrenal Cortex
Popup: Adrenal Medulla
THE PANCREAS
Introduction
Anatomy
Progress Check
THE GONADS
Introduction
Anatomy
Slide Bad Animation: The Development of Gonads
TEST YOUR ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Summary
Final assessment
END OF PROGRAM
GLOSSARY
REFERENCES
This course is accredited for continuing education (CE) by the following organizations:
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
CPD Hours: 1
A.D.A.M. OnDemand is the most comprehensive library of off-the-shelf medical eLearning
programs for patients, students, health care professionals and the...
Whether you already have a learning management system (LMS) or need assistance hosting your programs, we can help you deliver and track training today!
A.D.A.M., the most credible source of health care information and multimedia visual learning assets for health care organizations, has the solutions you need to succeed in todays competitive...