Title: Identify major structures and functions of the endocrine system.
Course: Nurse Aide I Condensed (14051-I-A) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Disorders

Identification should include the structures and functions of the organs and glands, as well as the overall function of the endocrine system:

- Organs of the endocrine system include the pancreas, the thymus, ovaries, and testes.
- Glands of the endocrine system include the pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, and the pineal gland.
- The endocrine system functions in secreting hormones that affect or regulate body organs.

Refer to Unit X in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of insulin after eating a meal?
- What are the signs of hypoglycemia?
- What is the function of a hormone?