Section: 8.5 - Endocrine System | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify the organs that comprise the endocrine system.
    • Describe the functions of the endocrine system related to the support of physiological functioning (Basic Human Needs).
    • Describe normal endocrine changes across the lifespan.
    • Interpret laboratory values used to assess endocrine function.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 29 minutes.

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