Glands

lamina propria and a thin layer of smooth muscle layer of smooth muscle called the muscularis mucosa. The mucosa contains a collection of lymphoid nodules called mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) , mucus - secreting goblet cells, and other glands that secrete products such as hydro hydrochloric acid and enzymes. The mucosa is generally covered with a layer of mucus that helps protect the underlying epithelium from the effects of the acid and digestive…

snow, ranging from the tundra, woodlands and mountains, the grey wolf has a thick coat of fur comprised of two layers. They have large paws with webbed toes that enable them to walk and travel through the snow. Wolves are social animals, with special glands and long tails to allow them to communicate with each other through both short and long distances, as well as to maintain territories. Their streamlined shape and strong bones allow them to prey upon both small and large animals. The wolves’…

ntroduction The parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located next to the thyroid gland in your neck. The glands release parathyroid hormone (PTH). Hypoparathyroidism is a condition in which not enough PTH is produced to keep levels of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D balanced in your body. The calcium levels in your blood and bones become too low, and the phosphorus levels get too high. What are the causes? This condition is caused by: Removal of or injury to your parathyroid glands as a…

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce much of the thyroid hormone that helps keep the normal function of the body. Hypothyroidism is also referred to as underactive thyroid gland. Normally, a person afflicted with hypothyroidism is associated with slow metabolism since the thyroid hormone is typically used to run the metabolism of the body. There are different home remedies for hypothyroidism which will benefit those people suffering from it due to its natural…

Stimulating Hormone (FSH) - A. production site - anterior pituitary gland B. target organs - female ovaries and male testes C. general effects - females (supports the development of follicles in ovaries, which will then produce estrogen. The follicle will get larger as a result of FSH and will release different estrogen types.) Males (used for the formation of sperm). 2. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) - A. production site - anterior pituitary gland B. target organs - female ovaries and male testes…

creation of irregular antibodies. The use of these drugs must be carefully noted by a doctor because they might cause major side effects. Thymectomy is recommended for individuals with thymomas. A thymectomy is the surgical removal of the thymus gland. Other therapy treatments for myasthenia gravis include plasmapheresis and high-dose intravenous immune globulin. A neurologist will determine which treatment option is best for each person depending on the intensity of the muscle weakness, what…

testes. This provides an environment that is a few degrees cooler than the body to aid sperm production. There are 3 accessory glands that contribute to the formation of semen. Discuss each gland including A) name and location, B) contents and role of the fluid produced by each gland, and C) percentage of semen volume contributed by each. Explain how and why the prostate gland causes problems for aging…

The pea-sized pituitary gland is located at the base of your brain (“Gigantism”). It produces all of the body’s hormones, including somatotropin, the body’s main growth hormone. When a tumor develops on the gland, it starts to produce more growth hormone than the body needs. This causes the child to be larger than other children his/her age. Gigantism can also be caused…

The thyroid is a gland located in the front of the neck. It is also below the larynx. It produces two different hormones. These hormones are called triiodothyronine, or T#3, and thyroxine, T4.Thyroid hormones are inside of the body’s bloodstream. They’re on every tissue and cell in the entire body. Hyperthyroidism is a condition that results from excessive production of thyroid hormones. One of the most common causes of this is an autoimmune disease called Graves’ disease. If a patient has…

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…