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11 Cards in this Set
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dwarfism
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low levels of growth hormone
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giantism
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high levels of growth hormone
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hyperthyrodism
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high levels of thyroxine causes weight loss, muscle weakness, body temp rises, tremors
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hypothyrodism
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low levels of thyroxine cause weight gain, muscle weakness, lathargy, muscle cramps
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Grave's Disease
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hyperthyrodism with protrusion of eyes
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cretinism
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hypothyrodism or deficiancy in newborns
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tetany
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convulsion of muscles due to low levels of calcium
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cushing's disease
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too much glucorticoids, protein is depleted, skin is thin, muscles are poorly developed, wounds heal slowly, bruise easily
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adrenogenital syndrome
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too much androgen in women, clitoris enlarges, facial hair, voice deepens
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Diabetes Mellitus
type I type II |
inadequate secretion of insulin, elevation of glucose levels in blood, tissue starvation
type 1 - body doesn't produce insulin, in children a lot type 2 - overweight people get this! |
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diabetes insipidus
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posterior pituitary affects the metabolism of water in the body.
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