Endocrine

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

Introduction Presentation

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

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

Introduction Presentation Evaluation Treatment Complications

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

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

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

Introduction Syndrome characterized by insulin resistance with hyperinsulinemia and obesity Associated conditions polycystic ovarian syndrome

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

Snapshot A 26-year-old woman, 5 days post vaginal delivery, presents to her child’s pediatrician

Introduction An increase in serum calcium level Mechanisms and pathophysiology dietary causes calcium ingestion