Endocrine System

Learning Objectives

  • Students should be able to distinguish anterior and posterior pituitary in histological images and the mechanisms by which each produces hormones.
  • Students should be able to differentiate between acidophils and basophils in histological images of the pituitary and list hormones produced by each.
  • Students should be able to distinguish and name the layers of the adrenal gland in histological images and list the hormones produces in each layer.
  • Students should be able to identify the thyroid gland in histological images and describe the cellular processes that generate thyroid hormone.
  • Students should be able to identify islets of Langerhans in histological images and list the hormones produced in the islets

Before the Session

Read the background material

AND/OR

Watch the videos

In-class Session

Readiness Assessment Quiz

Team-Based Questions