Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::

• Summarize the characteristics of hormones.
• Explain the general features of hormone signaling.
• List and describe the types of hormone receptors.
• Describe the mechanisms of hormone regulation.
• Describe the physiological effects of various hormones.
• Discuss organs and tissues outside of the endocrine system that also synthesize and release hormones.

1. Welcome
   1. Disclaimer
   2. Introduction
   3. Learning Objectives
2. Hormones
   1. Overview
   2. Hormone Classes
   3. Pop Quiz
   4. Peptide Hormones
   5. Pop Quiz
   6. Amine Hormones
   7. Steroid Hormones
   8. Hormone Signaling
   9. Progress Check
   10. Hormone Transport
   11. Progress Check
   12. Hormone Clearance
   13. Hormone Receptors
   14. Progress Check
   15. Progress Check
   16. Hormone Regulation
   17. Hormone Measurement
   18. Hormone Level Evaluation
   19. Pop Quiz
   20. Section Summary
3. Hormones In Action
   1. Hypothalamic Hormones
   2. Posterior Pituitary Hormones
   3. Pop Quiz
   4. Anterior Pituitary And The Hypothalamus
   5. Anterior Pituitary Hormones
   6. Pineal Gland Hormones
   7. Thyroid Hormones
   8. Pop Quiz
   9. Parathyroid Gland Hormones
   10. Adrenal Cortex Hormones
   11. Progress Check
   12. Adrenal Medulla Hormones
   13. Pancreatic Hormones
   14. Progress Check
   15. Gonadal Hormones
   16. Pop Quiz
   17. Section Summary
4. Other Organs And Tissues
   1. Hormones Secreted By The Stomach And Small Intestine
   2. Pop Quiz
   3. Hormones Secreted By The Heart
   4. Hormones Secreted By The Kidneys
   5. Hormones Secreted By Adipose Tissue
   6. Progress Check
   7. Section Summary
5. Test Your Acquired Knowledge
   1. Summary
   2. Final Assessment
6. End Of Program
7. Glossary
8. References