Learning Objectives

1. Examine the connection between the endocrine and nervous systems.
2. Differentiate between the hormones of the anterior lobe and those of the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
3. Differentiate between the hormones of the thyroid and those of parathyroid glands.
4. Differentiate between the hormones of the adrenal cortex and those of the adrenal medulla.
5. Differentiate among the hormones of the pancreas, thymus gland, gonads, and pineal gland.
6. Examine the physiology of the endocrine system.
7. Examine pituitary gland diseases and disorders, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
8. Examine thyroid gland and parathyroid gland diseases and disorders, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
9. Examine adrenal gland diseases and disorders, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
10. Examine pancreatic diseases and disorders, including the signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
11. Examine the medical assistant’s role in examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments for endocrine diseases and disorders.