ILOs:

• Understand the biosynthesis and mechanism of action of steroid hormones
• Describe the structure, function and regulation of the pituitary gland
• Describe the structure, function and regulation of the hypothalamus
• Understand the importance of feedback in the control of hormones
• Discuss the hormonal regulation of puberty in the male and female reproductive tracts
• Understand the causes of precocious or delayed puberty

Part 1

• What is a main feature of the endocrine system?
• What are the 3 classes of hormones?
• What are the 2 types of hormone receptors?
• Describe the features of a hormone receptor?
• Hormone biosynthesis occurs where?
• Where do Steroid hormones biosynthesis, storage, release and transport occur?
• Describe the mechanism of action for sterioid hormones after synthesis and release?
• All the steroids derived from cholesterol
• What is oestrogen used for in the body?
• 3 main types of oestrogens?
• What are these 3 types used for?