Endocrine System

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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Hey everyone!

This is my first post/topic so if there is anything I may be doing wrong sorry! So I am studying the endocrine system at school, and I have to pass my test on this system with a 85%. The endocrine system has so many different glands, and functions as you all know. I was hoping someone can give me some tips, tricks, or websites I can use to navigate this system and master it. Thanks everyone!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

My tip is to study your textbook.

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I did it the old fashioned way. I got a BIG sheet of paper and wrote down the all the glands, functions, and pathophysiology. Played mind games with the words....Addison's disease subtracts cortisol, subtracts the patient's activity level. Graves' disease the patient is not grave, they are hyper....thyroid.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Moved to Pre-Nursing Student forum.

Study study study and good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

Khan Academy videos! They are good (and free)!

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I did it the old fashioned way. I got a BIG sheet of paper and wrote down the all the glands, functions, and pathophysiology. Played mind games with the words....Addison's disease subtracts cortisol, subtracts the patient's activity level. Graves' disease the patient is not grave, they are hyper....thyroid.

I second this method! The process and visuals of drawing out a chart or map is SUPER helpful for me.

Hypothalamus regulates the Pituitary Gland (Anterior & Posterior) ...

Anterior = master gland

Posterior = oxytocin + Anti-diuretic hormone

...etc.!

It may be helpful to watch some Crash Course A & P videos on youtube or reading a summarized version of the endocrine to get a better feel for the big picture.

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Watch Professor Fink on YouTube. He has 6 or 7 videos on the Endocrine System that will help you immensely. Here is the first video:

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Specializes in Surgical Critical Care.

Thew endocrine system is all about balance! Certain glands increase certain hormones and certain glands decrease certain hormones. Knowing which glad increases/decreases what hormone helps immensely!

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Watch or listen to the mentioned videos over and over. It's about repetition and sometimes hearing the same material presented in different ways helps you better understand it. I also like AK Lectures on youtube. Very thorough!

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