![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![Book cover image](/sites/dl/free/0070272468/title/shiercover_sm.jpg) Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 9/e David Shier,
Washtenaw Community College Ricki Lewis,
The University at Albany Jackie Butler,
Grayson County Community College
Endocrine System
Internet Activities
Tracking the Genes to Conquer Diabetes
(http://sln.fi.edu/inquirer/diabetes.html)
The research on the genetics of diabetes is discussed at this site. Question: What chromosome has the diabetic gene? |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Addison's Disease
(http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/addison/addison.htm)
Learn about Addison's disease at this site. Question: A. What is the incidence of this disorder? B. What are the symptoms of this disease? |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Cushing's Syndrome
(http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/cushings/cushings.htm)
Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome are discussed at this site. Question: List some symptoms of Cushing's syndrome. |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Acromegaly
(http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/endo/pubs/acro/acro.htm)
This site discusses the biology of acromegaly. Question: What causes this disorder? |
![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | ![](/olcweb/styles/shared/spacer.gif) | Steroids
(http://www.emory.edu/NFIA/brain/effects/steroids.html)
This site discusses the use of steroids. Question: What are several street names of steroids? |
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