Chapter 17

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Chapter 17 - OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e
Link to chapter seventeen in the OpenStax Anatomy & Physiology book.

Interactions of Hormones PowerPoint
PowerPoint about the interactions of hormones.

Intro to the Endocrine System
Link to a video showing a basic overview of hormones and the endocrine system.
Endocrine Gland Hormone Review
Link to a video about the endocrine system and how our body parts communicate.
Action of Epinephrine
Link to an animation of the events that occur when a hormone binds to a cell membrane receptor.
Endocrine System, Pituitary Gland
Link to an animation showing the role of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland.
Parathyroid Glands
Link to tissue sample of the parathyroid glands.
Adrenal Glands
Link to a tissue sample of the adrenal glands.
Adrenal Glands Animation
Link to an animation describing the location and function of the adrenal glands.
What Does Melatonin Do?
Link to an animation describing the function of the hormone melatonin.
Pancreatic Islet
Link to a tissue sample showing a pancreatic islet cell where insulin and glucagon are produced.
Endocrine pancreas
Link to a video about the endocrine pancreas.
Mechanism of Action of Insulin
Link to an animation describing the role of insulin and the pancreas in diabetes.