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The Endocrine System

In this episode, we’ll cover crucial aspects such as hormones, their origins and mechanisms of action, and the various structures within the endocrine system. We’ll also decode complex cell-to-cell communication and distinguish between different hormone types—peptide, protein, steroid, and lipid-derived.

Furthermore, we’ll explore key endocrine disorders like diabetes and hyper- and hypogonadism, discussing their causes, symptoms, and relevance to the MCAT. In addition, we’ll touch upon the functions and hormones of several glands, including the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas.

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Jump into the conversation:

00:00 Introduction to the MCAT Basics Podcast with host, Sam Smith

03:34 Exosomes act as information carriers for cells.

09:00 Large, charged substances dissolve in blood easily.

10:30 Protein kinase A activates multiple molecules quickly.

15:57 Podcast discusses prostaglandin, thromboxins, leukotrienes and glands.

18:22 Hormones explained: flat peg and pineal gland.

23:15 Endocrine diseases: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, hyperinhypogonadism, diabetes.

26:33 Autoimmune disorder characterized by overactive thyroid production.

29:28 Hypothalamus role in hormone production and disorders.

34:01 Type 1 diabetes: Genetic and environmental factors.

35:47 Diagnosis and causes of type two diabetes.

39:18 Med School Coach elevates your application level.

Sam Smith

Sam completed his Bachelors of Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. Following his graduation, he worked at the National Institutes of Health Vaccine Research Center studying HIV. Meanwhile, with a microphone in his garage, Sam founded the MCAT Basics podcast. The podcast has grown to become the top rated MCAT podcast on iTunes. In addition to podcasting, Sam enjoys the outdoors, sports, and his friends and family.

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