Berne & Levy Physiology

Principles of Cell and Membrane Function

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this chapter, the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1 What organelles are found in a typical eukaryotic cell, and what is their function? 2 What is the composition of the plasma…

The Male and Female Reproductive Systems

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the general anatomical components of the male and female reproductive system. 2. Map out the organization of the testis, with the…

The Adrenal Gland

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the anatomy and microscopic anatomy of the adrenal gland, including the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla and the three zones…

The Thyroid Gland

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the anatomy and histology of the thyroid gland, including the structure of the thyroid follicle. 2. Explain how thyroid hormones are…

The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the structure and composition of the pituitary gland and its structural and functional relationship to magnocellular and parvicellular hypothalamic neurons. 2.…

Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the pool of serum calcium and phosphate, including ionized, complexed, and protein bound. Describe the normal concentration ranges of these ions…

Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism

Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter the student should be able to answer the following questions: 1. Explain the different requirements for and utilization by different cells of fuels during the digestive phase as opposed to the interdigestive and…