Problem:
Studying can be a collaborative effort as it helps to see the information from a different perspective. This discussion question will help you gather resources on topics within this section of the course so as to create a collaborative learning environment within our classroom. Select one topic from the list of topics provided below and complete the requirements outlined. Attempt to select a topic that has not been used. Need Assignment Help?
Topics:
- Hormones vs. neurotransmitters
- Negative vs. positive feedback
- Types (4) of cellular communication
- Physiology of how hormones impact target tissue but not other cells
- Lipid vs. non-lipid soluble hormones
- Up vs. down regulation
- Types of endocrine gland stimulation
- Thyroid gland + hormones
- Hypothalamus as the master regulator
- Anterior pituitary gland + hormones
- Posterior pituitary gland + hormones
- Differences between anterior and posterior pituitary stimulation from the hypothalamus
- Hypo- vs. hyperthyroidism + examples
- Parathyroid gland + hormone
- Regulation of blood calcium
- Adrenal cortex vs. medulla + hormones
- Acute vs. chronic stress response
- Pineal gland + hormone
- Pancreas + hormones
- Blood glucose regulation physiology + diabetes
- Other - if a relevant topic to this section of the course is not listed you can ask for approval from your professor
Requirements of the post:
- Make sure your topic is clearly identified in your post.
- Provide a summary/outline of this topic (~100 words). Bullets are acceptable, but your post should display accurate information and be a good representation of your knowledge.
- Provide a link to a resource related to this topic. This could be a video, reading, interactive activity, etc.