| Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
After completing Chapter 32, you will be able to:
32.1 Describe the general functions of the endocrine system. |
| | | 32.2 Compare the endocrine and exocrine glands. |
| | | 32.3 Define the term hormone. |
| | | 32.4 Describe the locations of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid
glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, and gonads. |
| | | 32.5 List the hormones released by the pituitary gland and give the functions
of each. |
| | | 32.6 List the hormones released by the thyroid gland and parathyroid glands
and give the functions of each. |
| | | 32.7 List the hormones released by the adrenal glands and give the functions
of each. |
| | | 32.8 List the hormones released by the pancreas and give the functions
of each. |
| | | 32.9 List the hormones released by the thymus and gonads and give the
function of each. |
| | | 32.10 Describe the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of various endocrine disorders. |
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