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S2 E036 DM2

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> DM Type 2 Patients usually produce less than normal amounts of insulin AND have an insensitivity to insulin. Risk factors Age < 45 Overweight or obesity Sedentary … [Read more...]

S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Diabetes Insulin Produced in the pancreas by specialized cells called islet cells. They make up 1–2% of the mass of the pancreas but yes 10–15%of the blood supply to it. Islet means … [Read more...]

S2 E034 Addison’s disease

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >>   Addison’s Disease Addison’s = Primary adrenocortical insufficiency More frequently in women than in men. Causes Autoimmune problem is 80% of the cause. TB Genetic … [Read more...]

S2 E033 Cushing’s Syndrome

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> The Hypothalamic, Pituitary Adrenal Axis In response to low serum cortisol or stress the hypothalamus secretes corticotropin releasing factor (CRF). In response to CRF the pituitary … [Read more...]

S2 E032 The Parathyroid

<< Click here to get 25 Endocrinology questions straight from my book, The Final Step >> Parathyroid There are four parathyroid glands located adjacent Produces parathyroid hormone (PTH) PTH increases calcium concentration in the bloodstream in response to low serum … [Read more...]