Endocrine gland

Hypothyroidism The thyroid is a gland found in the neck. As a part of the endocrine system, it is located below the Adam's apple. The purpose of the thyroid gland is to produce different hormones which are a key part in the proper function of the brain, heart, and liver. The thyroid also helps in maintaining a healthy metabolism. According to the American Thyroid Association, more than 20 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disorder. Close to sixty percent of those diagnosed were…

Introduction Human Growth Hormone is one of the major hormone found in the endocrine system in the body. It is an essential hormone that stimulates the body growth, normal brain function and secreted by the somatotropin cells in the anterior pituitary gland. There is a condition of abnormal body grow such as pituitary gigantism and pituitary dwarfism which the body over create grow hormone or doesn’t create enough GH. Another name for pituitary dwarfism is growth hormone deficiency. According…

The human body consists of multiple systems working together to keep us alive and well. These systems include: the skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system, reproductive system, nervous system, endocrine system, urinary system and immune system. Each of these systems has its own role in allowing our body to function appropriately. However, each is interdependent. Therefore, if one system becomes compromised for any reason, other body systems…

interferon-alpha therapy, pituitary tumors, and metastatic thyroid cancer” (Crawford & Harris, 2012, p. 46). “Graves disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by abnormal stimulation of the thyroid gland, which makes antibodies that bind to the TSH receptor sites in the thyroid. These cause gland hypertrophy and thyroid hormone overproduction, demonstrating thyrotoxicosis.” (Crawford & Harris, 2012, p. 46). Enlarged thyroid tissue or benign tumors on the thyroid is called, toxic…

1. A salivary gland is stimulated by its parasympathetic nerve. a) Describe the organization of the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is a part of the peripheral nervous system that largely acts involuntarily. It consists of nerves in cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, exocrine and endocrine glands. The main visceral activities are temperature regulation, digestion, blood pressure and genitourinary function. The second main division of the…

Incidentaloma (Conns’ syndrome) is a disease of the adrenal glands involving excess production of aldosterone & patient usually presents with clinical features of hypokalemia and hypertension. Atypical clinical presentations with combination of normotension and normokalemia are described in few cases. In this case report patient presented with abdominal pain and essential hypertension only. To rule out other pathology Ultrasonography was performed & underlying adrenal adenoma was found.…

How is the endocrine system involved in reproduction? In essence, the endocrine system controls reproduction. The pituitary gland controls the release of LH and FSH which in turn stimulate the release of oxytocin, progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone; all of which are vital in reproduction. F. What hormones lead…

All living organisms, including humans, reproduce to ensure the survival of their species. The male and female reproductive systems are essential for reproduction. The main purpose of the male reproductive system is to produce and deliver sperm into the female reproductive system. The main purpose of the female reproductive system is to produce egg cells and to nurture a fertilized egg so it is able to develop into a fetus. The male and female reproductive systems are distinct from one another…

urinary bladder Urinaray Bladder Lies between the two umbilical arteries Light pink Flattened, saclike and squishy Saclike organ in which urine is stored before being excreted Adrenal Gland Found on top of each kidney Pinkish, but a bit lighter than the kidney Squishy and muscular One of a pair of endocrine glands (produces adrenaline) located atop each kidney, composed of an outer cortex and a central medulla Circulatory System Structure Location Colour Texture Function Image Aorta Blood…

how your body uses blood sugar. Glucose comes from the food we eat and the liver. If we have too much glucose it will affect the body and causes other serious health problems. When not properly treated this disease can cause major damages to the endocrine systems and other body systems. There are several different types of diabetes, type 1 diabetes, type 2 and gestational diabetes which occurs during pregnancy. When someone is diagnosed with diabetes some of the symptoms or signs of diabetes are…