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CORE S110A - Discovering Biology - The History of Hormones (N. Schult)

Resources relevant to researching the human endocrine system

Journal Article Databases

Beginning Vocabulary

The terminology below describe and articulate concepts fundamental to learning about endocrine biology.

Where possible, the terms are linked to definitions in the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) database. MeSH is the controlled vocabulary thesaurus used to describe literature indexed in the PubMed database.  Other terms are linked to reputable providers of medical information.

Various Hormones:

cortisol (hydrocortisone)  -  thyroid  -  adrenaline (epinephrine)melatonin  -  semaglutide  -  estrogens  -  testosterone  -  growth hormone

Associated Concepts:

birth control (contraception) -  endocrine disruptors  -  health and food equity  -  depression  -  anxiety  -  sleep  -  stress  -  obesity  -   body image  -  athletic performance

Information Management Tools

A Basic Research Process

Choose fitting database information resources (see above).

Search with vocabulary terms you know.

When you find promising resources, pay attention to subject headings and seek out other relevant words.

Then re-search, using the subject headings and other relevant terms that are found in relevant articles.


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