How Autoantibodies Cause Disease

Question

1. Describe the importance of hormones and

explain some of the critical body functions that

they control.

2. List the major glands of the endocrine system.

3. Explain the importance of normal pituitary

function.

4. Compare gigantism to acromegaly.

5. Describe the condition of dwarfism and its

etiology.

6. Explain the cause of diabetes insipidus.