Compare the mechanism of action of peptide hormonesand steroid hormones.

List the steps of steroid hormone action in humans?

Explain the concept of coordination in the context of endocrine system function. Differentiate exocrine from endocrine glands. Describe the roles of the hypothalamus, pituitary glands, target glands, and target organs. Enumerate the secretion of the hypothalamus and their functions. List the hormones secreted by the anterior and posteriors pituitary glands and their functions. Explain the hormonal secretion and their functions of the following: thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal (cortex and medulla), gonads (testis, ovaries), pancreas (beta and alpha cells), thymus, pineal glands. Describe the functions of hormones secreted by the following internal organs: heart, liver, kidney, stomach, small intestines, colon, and muscles Explain the concept of negative and positive feedback. Describe drugs that affect the endocrine system: thyroid replacement hormones, steroids, insulin. Give examples of nursing diagnosis that apply to issues of the endocrine system.

identify the hormones produced by the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla and summarize their target cells and effects?

Briefly outline the major endocrine glands, their hormones, and the specific action(s) of these hormones

What are “antagonistic” hormones? Provide an example.

Research the role of hormones in treatment of non-hormone-related disorders.

Explain function of pituitary  hormone and specific examples.

Discuss antagonism, permissiveness, and synergism in thecontext of hormone interactions.