Introduction to the Endocrine System

Discussion Topics, Chapter 34, Introduction to the Endocrine System

Discussion Topics

Learning Objective(s)

1. Your small group has been assigned the topic of hormones for a 2-minute presentation.

a. List the most common characteristics of all hormones.

b. Why are hormones important to normal cell function?

2. The topic for postclinical conference is the negative feedback system within the endocrine system and the hypothalamic-pituitary axis.

a. Explain the negative feedback system and how it works within the endocrine system.

b. Why is the hypothalamic-pituitary axis important for hormone regulation?