Endocrine

Addison Disease

Snapshot A 25-year-old man presents to the clinic for an annual check-up. He is

Prolactin

Introduction Source lactotrophs in the anterior pituitary synthesize prolactin during pregnancy there is an

Glucocorticoids

Overview Cortisol (hydrocortisone) and its synthetic derivatives  Drug Gluco corticoid activity Mineralo corticoid activity

Adrenal Cortex and Medulla

Overview  Primary Regulatory Control Anatomy  Secretory products Renin-angiotensin Zona glomerulosa   Aldosterone ACTH, hypothalamic CRH

Gestational Diabetes

Snapshot A 38-year-old G3P2 woman at 28 weeks gestation presents to the clinic for a

Thyroid Hormones

Overview Thyroid hormones, including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), are vital for regulating metabolism,

Metabolic Syndrome

Introduction Presentation Evaluation Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications

Carcinoid Syndrome

Snapshot A 32-year-old woman presents to the clinic with complaint of diarrhea for the