Endocrine System

Endocrine System

Peate, Ian

John Wiley & Sons Inc

03/2025

176

Mole

9781394252503

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Preface

Acknowledgements



Chapter 1 The Anatomy and Physiology

The Endocrine System

The Endocrine Organs

Endocrine, Paracrine, Exocrine and Autocrine Signalling

Hormones

The Transportation of Hormones

Control of Hormone Release

The Physiology of the Endocrine Organs

The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland

Growth Hormones

Prolactin

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinising Hormone (LH) (gonadotrophins)

Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH)

The Thyroid Gland

Parathyroid Glands

The Adrenal Glands

The Pancreas

The Gonads

Other Endocrine Glands

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs



Chapter 2 Assessment of the Endocrine System

Assessing Needs

The Patient History

Empathy

A focused Endocrine Assessment

Assessing the Thyroid Gland

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs



Chapter 3 Hyperthyroidism

The Thyroid Gland

Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Hyperthyroidism

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation

Thyrotoxic Crisis or Storm

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis

Clinical Investigations

Management

Health Teaching

Understanding Hyperthyroidism

Treatment Options

Long-term Management and Follow-up

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs



Chapter 4 Hypothyroidism

Thyroxine (T4) and Free Thyroxine (freeT4)

Pathophysiological changes associated with hypothyroidism

Myxoedema

Primary and secondary hypothyroidism

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical presentation

Clinical investigations and diagnosis

Management

Health teaching

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs





Chapter 5 Diabetes Mellitus

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

Diabetes Insipidus

Blood Glucose Regulation

Insulin

Glucagon

Other Factors Influencing Blood Glucose Regulation

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Diabetes Mellitus

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis

Management

Dietary Therapy

Non-insulin Therapy

Insulin Therapy

Monitoring Response to Therapy

Physical Activity

Education and Self-management Skills

Regular Medical Follow-up

Psychosocial Support

Complications Screening and Prevention

Health Teaching

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs





Chapter 6 Cushing's Syndrome

Pathophysiological changes associated with Cushing's Syndrome

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis

Management

Health Teaching

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs





Chapter 7 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

Management

Health Teaching

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs





Chapter 8 Pituitary Tumours

The Pituitary Gland: An overview

Pituitary Tumours

Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Pituitary Tumours.

Hypopituitarism and Hyperpituitarism

Epidemiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Presentation

Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis

Management

Observation and Monitoring

Medication Therapy

Surgery

Radiation Therapy

Combination Therapy

Pituitary Carcinoma

Follow-up Care

Health Teaching

Conclusion

References

Glossary of Terms

MCQs



MCQ Answers

Index

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