Anatomy & Physiology · Systems
Hormones & the Endocrine System
The body's chemical messaging network: the hypothalamus–pituitary command chain, thyroid, adrenals, pancreas and gonads, negative feedback loops, insulin and blood sugar, cortisol and stress, testosterone and training, and common disorders.
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Prereqs: Cells, tissues & organs. Next: Kidneys & liver; Fiber & the microbiome. Sources: Crash Course A&P #23–24; Endocrine Society patient resources; Guyton & Hall *Medical Physiology*.Next: 1. The glands