Topic 5C Module 4 Endocrinology I: Introduction
1 Objectives
2 An overview of the endocrine system
3 Major glands of the endocrine system
4 The function of hormones
5 Types of non-synaptic chemical communication between cells
1. 5.1 Endocrine vs. exocrine glands
2. 5.2 Endocrine
6 Types of hormones
1. 6.1 Steroid hormones
2. 6.2 Protein & peptide hormones
7 How hormones work
8 Regulation of hormone secretion
9 The compexity of the endocrine system
10 Critical thinking questions
11 Test your knowledge
12 References

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