Shortcut Methods

NEET & Advanced#

Shortcut Methods and Tricks:

1. To convert µIU/mL to ng/dL, multiply by 0.0351.
2. To convert pg/mL to ng/dL, multiply by 1.
3. To convert µg/dL to ng/dL, multiply by 100.
4. To remember the feedback loops, use the following mnemonic: “Negative decreases, positive increases” and “insulin low, glucagon high”.
5. To remember the hormone replacement therapy, use the following mnemonic: “Estrogen for women, testosterone for men.”

CBSE Board Exams#

Shortcut Methods and Tricks:

1. To remember the location of the endocrine glands, use the following mnemonic: “Pit-Thym-Adre-Pan-Gon”:
   • Pituitary gland: PIT
   • Thyroid gland: THYM
   • Adrenal glands: ADRE
   • Pancreas: PAN
   • Gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males): GON
2. To remember the functions of the endocrine system, use the following mnemonic: “Regulates, Controls, Maintains, Responds, Regulates” (RCMRR).
3. To remember the common endocrine disorders, use the following mnemonic: “Diabetes, Thyroid, Cushing’s, Addison’s, Growth.”
4. To remember the treatment of endocrine disorders, use the following mnemonic: “Medications, Surgery, Diet and Lifestyle.”