Dummy-fied definitions of Endocrinology, Toxicology & Drug Testing... For Dummies.

If you belong here, you're not the only one. ;)

Alright, I get it. You're probably wondering what all this is about. To make this clear, the thought of sharing my thoughts (redundant, much?) in cyberspace didn't just pop into my head out of nowhere. This is a requirement for a subject I'm taking. (Yes, this IS in the job description. So if you happen to be in the course I'm taking, well then heads-up, buddy. ;) ) So please don't expect to see any of my deepest, deadliest darkest, and most intimate (more like most embarrassing) sentiments here. But you can expect to learn a thing or two about Clinical Chemistry. Whether you have a doctorate on this subject or it's your first time to even hear of it, worry not! For I shall shed some LIGHT (and cue the angels singing the Hallelujah chorus) into this seemingly unexplainable subject with flare & humour, in a language that is understood by all: DUMMY.






So what  IS Endocrinology?


Well it absolutely has EVERYTHING to do with the Endocrine system. 

Endocrine on both sides.

The Endocrine system is this group of glands in charge of regulating your body functions by releasing hormones. 





Example:  testes= "gland" releases testosterone= "hormone" = which makes a man, A MAN ;)


So Endocrinology is deals with system's formation, growth and development, the specific hormones they release and the diseases they can acquire.






What about Toxicology?


No, this has NOTHING to do with a subject being extremely difficult in many ways, or the state of a student handling too many school requirements at once. 

To whomever made this pic: Bravo!

Ha! :)

Toxicology actually has something to do with toxin/poison. (poison apples not included... or are they? TUN-TUN-TUUUN). This study is concerned about the symptoms you acquire from it, how they affect the body, the detection of it and its treatment. (True love's first kiss does NOT count as a treatment... or does it? :p) 

Oh so that explains it. But what about Drug Testing?

First of all, a drug is a substance which alters what your body is supposed to normally do.

Starbucks, anyone?

Example: you (sleepy) +  caffeine (drug) = forcibly awakened :)

 Drug Testing is usually done by analyzing hair or any other bodily fluids (urine, blood, etc.) to detect prohibited/illegal drugs in the body. Examples of these prohibited drugs are steroids used while participating in a sports competition (HULK= GUILTY.), and ecstasy (Superman. Really, poeple? Ever wonder why his underwear's on the outside?)

"Don't make me angry. Oh no, steroids-a-comin'... RAWR!"

Underwearrrrr...

So that's pretty much it! I hope you guys enjoyed and understood my dummy-fied version. Come back again for another dummy-fied delight!



May God bless you! <3 

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Info from:

Wikipedia

Own thoughts.