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Lesson 2

Lesson 2: Adrenal Glands, The Pancreas and Reproductive Gonads

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2.1 The adrenal (suprarenal) glandsThe adrenal (suprarenal) glands2.1

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2.2 Hormones of the cortex (steroids; controlled by ACTH)Hormones of the cortex (steroids; controlled by ACTH)2.2

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2.3 Hormones of the medulla (amino-acid derivatives; controlled by nerves)Hormones of the medulla (amino-acid derivatives; controlled by nerves)2.3

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2.4 The pancreas as a mixed glandThe pancreas as a mixed gland2.4

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2.5 InsulinInsulin2.5

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2.6 GlucagonGlucagon2.6

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2.7 Diabetes mellitus (hyposecretion of insulin)Diabetes mellitus (hyposecretion of insulin)2.7

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2.8 The sex glands (gonads)The sex glands (gonads)2.8

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2.9 Male sex hormones — androgensMale sex hormones — androgens2.9

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2.10 Female sex hormonesFemale sex hormones2.10

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2.11 Gastrointestinal hormonesGastrointestinal hormones2.11

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2.12 Comparison between nervous and hormonal co-ordinationComparison between nervous and hormonal co-ordination2.12

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2.13 Summary table of the endocrine glandsSummary table of the endocrine glands2.13

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2.14 Key termsKey terms2.14

2.15 Negative feedback — the idea behind every endocrine glandNegative feedback — the idea behind every endocrine gland2.15

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2.16 Antagonistic pairsAntagonistic pairs2.16

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2.17 Hormones that are linked to the hypothalamusHormones that are linked to the hypothalamus2.17

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2.18 Additional worked examplesAdditional worked examples2.18

2.19 Typical exam checklistsTypical exam checklists2.19

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