Basic overview of hormones and the endocrine system. [9:37]

Paul Andersen explains the major elements in the endocrine system. He explains how glands produce hormones which target cells. He differentiates between water-soluble and lipid-soluble hormones. He then describes the hormones and actions...

Basic overview of hormones and the endocrine system. [9:36]

Diabetes is a syndrome that's caused by the improper function of insulin and as a result, the blood sugar levels cannot be regulated. Learn more about diabetes from this Khan Academy video. [6:56]

After learning about terpenes, let's see how our body uses them to eventually make all the steroid hormones of our body. [4:29]

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There are three major types of hormones. 1) Protein hormones (or polypeptide hormones) are made of chains of amino acids. An example is ADH (antidiuretic hormone) which decreases blood pressure. 2) Steroid hormones are derived from...

Steroids have to come from somewhere, right? Let's learn about the carbon building blocks with which steroids are made. [7:50]

This lesson will identify disorders and abnormalities associated with growth hormone. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Growth Hormone Disorders."

This lesson will give an overview of the major functions associated with two structures of the endocrine system that are found in the brain: the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Hypothalamus and...

Paul Andersen shows how homeostasis reflects of evolution through time. The endocrine system shows continuity through flatworms, earthworms and vertebrates. However the respiratory system shows change as organisms move onto land. The...