Title: Identify common pathological conditions of the endocrine system.
Course: Medical Terminology (14154-II) > Section: Understanding the Endocrine System

Identification should include

- listing the most common pathological conditions
- describing each condition, using medical terminology
- recognizing common signs, symptoms, or findings associated with each condition.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are common pathological conditions of the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, and pituitary gland resulting from excessive or deficient secretions of the gland?
- What are the signs, symptoms, or findings associated with each common pathological condition of the endocrine system?
- What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
- What are effective means of preventing some common pathological conditions of the endocrine system?