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Chapter 14: Endocrine System

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    Learning Objectives
    • Name and describe the main functions of the endocrine system.
    • Describe the role of the endocrine system in modulating body conditions and functions through negative feedback systems.
    • Compare the nervous and endocrine systems with respect to speed of action, area of influence, and duration of effects.
    • Explain that the effectiveness of a hormone depends upon many factors and therefore is difficult to measure.
    • For each of the following hormones, describe its overall effects and the effects of aging on the hormone's ability to perform its roles: growth hormone (GH), melatonin, thymosin, aldosterone, testosterone (in males), estrogen and progesterone (in females).
    • Explain that the effectiveness of several hormones does not change substantially with aging.
    • Name and describe two main temporary effects and three main permanent effects from hormone changes resulting from menopause.
    • Describe beneficial and harmful effects from estrogen replacement therapy (ERT).
    • Describe the role of insulin and the effects of aging on its effectiveness.
    • For diabetes mellitus among the elderly, name three contributing factors and five harmful effects and describe real life practical consequences from the harmful effects.
    • Name and describe the three common signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus.
    • Name and describe methods for reducing the incidence and severity of problems from diabetes mellitus among the elderly.


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