Endocrine System | Summary

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Quizlet Review:

The purpose of this video is to simplify hormones and their functions. I describe what a target cell is, receptors for hormones, and I compare steroid hormones with amino-acid based hormones and I make sure students know the difference between exocrine glands and endocrine glands. Then I group hormones based on how they affect blood levels of glucose, calcium, water, salt, and red blood cells. I go over a few hormones that affect blood pressure, and briefly describe cortisol's effects. I wrap up by describing 5 reproductive hormones, 2 lactation & milk let-down hormones, and growth hormone. It's a whirlwind 16 minute video, but I think it covers what you'd need to know for most pre-nursing type standardized exams (for example, the TEAS). In the Endocrine System playlist I have several more in-depth endocrine videos. Happy Studying!
Hormones mentioned: insulin, glucagon, parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone, epinephrine, cortisol, angiotensin II, natriuretic peptides, growth hormone, FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, prolactin, oxytocin.