7.2.7.1DALearning Outcome
Anatomy, physiology and pharmacology
lines 1694–1694id: 7.2.7.1
12 items
- 7.2.7.1.1DAFunctional anatomy and zones of the adrenal glands and the principal hormones secreted from each zone.
- 7.2.7.1.2DARegulation of synthesis and release of the adrenal steroid hormones (glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens) and the consequences of abnormalities in their biosynthetic pathways.
- 7.2.7.1.3DACellular mechanism of action of adrenal cortical hormones and identify their major physiologic actions, particularly during injury and stress.
- 7.2.7.1.4DAMajor mineralocorticoids, their biologic actions, and their target organs or tissues.
- 7.2.7.1.5DARegulation of mineralocorticoid secretion and relate this to the regulation of sodium and potassium excretion.
- 7.2.7.1.6DAIdentify the causes and consequences of over secretion and under secretion of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and adrenal androgens.
- 7.2.7.1.7DAIdentify the chemical nature of catecholamines and their biosynthesis and metabolism.
- 7.2.7.1.8DAThe biologic consequences of sympatho-adrenal medulla activation and identify the target organs or tissues for catecholamine effects along with the receptor types that mediate their actions.
- 7.2.7.1.9DAIntegration of the interactions of adrenal medullary and cortical hormones in response to stress.
- 7.2.7.1.10DAIdentify diseases caused by over-secretion of adrenal catecholamines.
- 7.2.7.1.11DAMetabolism of adrenal steroids and catecholamines.
- 7.2.7.1.12DAPerioperative steroid replacement regimes.