Follicle-stimulating hormone

Discussion Display replies flat, with oldest first Display replies flat, with newest first Display replies in threaded form Display replies in nested form < Back To Discussions Discussion Week 3 by THERESA COLE - Tuesday, 28 March 2017, 07:42 PM CDT 1. What is Hashimoto's disease? Is it more common in women or men? Discuss this in detail. Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid that commonly affects women more than men. With this disease it…

Performance Enhancing Drugs in Cycling Introduction From the very beginning when humans have engaged in competitive sports, they have tried to gain every possible edge against their opponents. An advantage that can be achieved through honest means such as hard work, determination and perseverance towards the sport. Contrarily, it could also be achieved through dishonest means such as through the use of illegal chemical agents known as Performance Enhancing Drugs or PEDs. The use of Performance…

more about why the thyroid hormones do in the body and the signs and symptoms of each condition. Hyperthyroidism is an overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system and metabolic rate. Hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder, which is caused from a decrease in metabolic rate and causes edema. While caring for a patient with either of these two diseases, the nurse must assess vital signs, weight, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, metabolic rate and monitor serum thyroid hormone levels with…

In recent years, thyroid nodules have become one of the common endocrine problems in the United States. The vast majority of thyroid nodules detected during physical examination are benign; however, 5-10% of palpable nodules prove to be malignant on biopsy (1, 2). On palpation, a solid thyroid nodule has a higher chance of being malignant (3,4). The American Thyroid Association and the American Society of Radiologists in the United States have defined various ultrasound (US) based prognostic…

It is now well established that the brain and the gut are engaged in constant bi-directional communication. Most individuals are made aware of such communication when alteration in gastrointestinal function is communicated to the brain bringing about the perception of visceral events such as nausea, satiety, and pain or when, in turn, stressful experiences lead to altered gastrointestinal secretions and motility. The mechanisms which allow communication between the central nervous system (CNS)…

the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Thyroid gland makes to thyroid hormones T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine). T3 is made from T4 it is the more active hormone, directly affecting the tissues. Both hormones circulate throughout the body in the blood stream and act on virtually every tissue and cell how does the thyroid make T3 and T4 When the body is…

appreciate you sharing that your mother was diagnosed and displayed classic symptoms related to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most prevalent autoimmune thyroid gland and is a major cause of hypothyroidism in women ages 30-50 years. At present it is thought that Hashimoto’s disease is provoked in genetically susceptible individuals by both environmental and endogenous triggers. Genetic predisposition to development of the autoimmune thyroid diseases was established on…

Oestrogen is a female reproductive hormone that is produced inside of the ovaries. Oestrogen is also produced inside the adrenal gland located above the kidneys and in the fat cells of the body. There are three different types of oestrogen. Namely Estrone, Estradiol and Estriol. These three different types of oestrogen all have different functions and are present in different present in the body. Oestrogen is extremely important for the proper functioning of the female reproductive system. The…

Pediatric Growth Hormone Injections Children can be treated differently because of their height, which is why it is frequently debated if kids that are shorter than average should be allowed to receive injections of growth hormones. Growth hormones in the past have been used for children who have growth hormone deficiencies or idiopathic short stature (HGH: Is Growth Hormone Safe for Kids? 1). Smaller than average children should not be able to use growth hormone injections if they are healthy…

cell inside the pituitary gland sends hormones into the blood stream over a long distance and once it gets reaches to a cell with the right receptor, the hormones will attach themselves to the receptor of that cell and go inside the cell and trigger a response. For example, the anterior pituitary lobe will release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to stimulate cortisol production in the adrenal glands when you’re stressed. (Sargis, 2018). Pick a…