Date of Learning: 30.10.2024

Time: 0930 – 1630

Title of learning activity: The Endocrine System

Diary of Learning activity

We investigated the Endocrine System in depth.

This lecture went through the importance of the Endocrine system to promote homeostasis in the human body. Being the second most important command system of the body as it explained the glands that make up the system and the hormones that are produced that bring about effects. Hormones are transported through the blood stream and therefore take longer to take effect but are more precise versus the autonomic nervous system, where effects are immediate. We discussed the differences between endocrine and exocrine and the learnt the differences between negative and positive feedback mechanisms.

We were given a mnemonic to remember all the glands in the system. 3 x T’s – Thyroid, Thymus, Testes, 1 x A – Adrenal, 4 x P – pineal, pituitary, parathyroid, pancreas and 1 x O – Ovaries. We spoke about the relevance of the Hypothalamus and its relationship with the nervous system and how the hypothalamus works closely with the pituitary gland.

I feel this section will need a lot of revision to remember all the components that was taught.

The afternoon we conducted an MDT meeting with the course lecturer.

KSBs addressed:

K4: Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice

K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care

S43: Contribute to team reflection activities to promote improvements in practice and services

B1: Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences

B2: Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice

B3: Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness