Endocrinology

Course overview

The endocrine system is an important body system closely linked to the nervous system it controls numerous physiological processes including: 1.Specialized chemical messengers called hormones are utilized to exert control 2.The fundamental structural units of the endocrine system are the endocrine glands Many people have endocrine disorders involving hormone excess or deficit Diabetes mellitus is commonly involved in medical emergencies encountered in the prehospital setting.