Cpps 303 endocrinology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2024 CPPS 303 - Endocrinology 2 ( Pancreas and Glucose Metabolism ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Endocrine vs Exocrine Glands Answer: Endocrine Glands - secrete substances (hormones) directly into the bloodstream Exocrine Glands - Secrete substances (hormones) into ducts onto body surfaces/cavities 2. Pancreas Gland type Answer: Both exocrine and endocrine 3. Pancreas produces... Answer: Digestive Enzymes and HCO3- - they flow into the GI tract via exocrine duc...

2024 CPPS 303 - Endocrinology 1 (Thyroid Hormone and Function ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. Thyroid Gland Answer: On the anterior surface of the trachea - Has left and right lobes - Small connecting branch (isthmus) Gland size varies with environmental factors 2. 2 Cell types ofThyroid gland Answer: 1) Follicular Cells - Secrete T4 and T3 2) Parafollicular Cells (C-cells) - releases Calcitonin which regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism 3. T3 Answer: tr...

2024 CPPS 303 - Endocrinology 3 ( The Adrenal Gland ) Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers 1. The Adrenal Gland Answer: A pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneysand secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress. 2. General Regions of the Adrenal Gland Answer: Out to In - Capsule - Cortex - Medulla 3. Specific Layers in the Cortex (3) Answer: From top (capsule) - Zona Glomerulosa - Zona fasciculata - Zona reticularis 4. What does the Zo...