Endocrine Physiology

Endocrine Physiology — Complete Guide

How it begins

Guía exhaustiva de la síntesis, secreción, mecanismos de acción y regulación de las principales hormonas del organismo humano, con énfasis en los ejes hipotálamo-hipofisiarios y el metabolismo energético.

What it covers

1. General Principles of Endocrinology.
2. · Modes of Hormonal Communication
3. · Chemical Classification of Hormones
4. · Hormonal Receptors and Intracellular Signaling
5. · Hormonal Regulation: Negative Feedback
6. Hypothalamus: The Director of the Endocrine System.
7. · Hypothalamic Hormones
8. · Hormonal Pulsatility
9. Hypophysis (Pituitary Gland) .
10. · Adenohypophysis
11. · Neurohypophysis
12. Thyroid .
13. · Thyroid Hormone Synthesis
14. · Actions of Thyroid Hormones
15. · Regulation of the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid (HHT) Axis
16. Adrenal Glands.
17. · Adrenal Cortex
18. · Adrenal Medulla
19. Endocrine Pancreas.
20. · Insulin
21. · Glucagon
22. · Pancreatic Somatostatin (δ Cells)
23. Calcium Homeostasis: PTH, Vitamin D and Calcitonin.
24. · Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
25. · Vitamin D (Calcitriol)
26. · Calcitonin
27. Gonadal Physiology and Reproduction.
28. · HPG axis
29. · Testosterone and Testicular Function
30. · Estrogens and Progesterone
31. · Menstrual Cycle
32. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism.
33. · Postprandial State (Intake)
34. · Fasting State
35. · Appetite and Weight Regulating Hormones
36. Growth Hormone (GH) and IGF-1.
37. · Regulation of GH Secretion
38. · Mechanism of Action of GH
39. · Direct Actions of GH (Anti-insulin Effects)
40. · IGF-1 Actions (Mediated by GH)
41. Epiphysis and Melatonin.
42. · Melatonin Synthesis
43. Integration and Clinical Summary.
44. · The Five Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axes
45. · Endocrine Diagnosis: Key Principles
46. · Summary Table — Hormonal Interactions in Glucose Metabolism