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    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…

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    an insufficient amount of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are an important part of life. They involve the CNS system, cardiovascular system, reproductive system, appropriate growth/development, and metabolism. According to Agrawal (2015), “Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most common congenital endocrine disorder in childhood and is also one of the most preventable causes of mental retardation.” This disorder is difficult to diagnose because these hormones pass from the mother through…

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    in the neck. Although very small, it is a “big deal” since the thyroid has much influence in how other organs work in the body. In hypothyroidism, a person’s thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The opposite is true for hyperthyroidism where the body produces too much thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism is not gender specific. Hypothyroidism can affect infants, teens and adults. Although, most people learn they have hypothyroidism when they are…

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    Ever feel tired and have trouble concentrating? Or lose a lot of weight, without even trying? Are these signs of aging or could it be something more serious? Many men and women suffer from a systemic disease and some may not even realize it. Hyperthyroidism disease can be overlooked and should not be taken lightly. The thyroid is a gland at the base of the neck, kind of shaped like a butterfly. This gland can alter a persons life in many ways, therefore it is important to understand what…

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    Introduction Graves' disease, or toxic diffuse goiter, is an autoimmune disease where too much activity of the thyroid gland causes an overproduction of thyroid hormones such as T3 and T4. The disease is known for resulting in hyperthyroidism (an over active thyroid) which causes an enlarged thyroid and eye problems among other things. A large amount of different conditions and effectors can cause hyperthyroidism, but Graves' disease has shown to be one of the two most common. The disease can…

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    Total Thyroidectomy

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    Less than total thyroidectomy (lobectomy, partial or subtotal thyroidectomy) is used mainly to treat thyroid nodules, and/or hyperthyroidism. Lately, there is a trend towards less extensive thyroid surgery even in cases of thyroid cancer. Complications such as recurrent laryngeal nerve injury and postoperative hypocalcemia have led the surgeons toward less extensive surgical practice, especially in cases of benign thyroid disease. The main indications for surgical treatment of thyroid nodules…

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    produce these antibodies, although this condition is linked to families. When your thyroid comes under attack from malfunctioning immune cells, it impairs your thyroids ability to make and supply sufficient amounts of the thyroid hormones. These hormones provoke growth and development, and are responsible for various bodily functions such as menstrual regulation, body temperature,…

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    synthesizes and releases the tropic hormone called thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH). TRH travels down the axon of the neuron and into the axon terminal where TRH is released. Following the release, TRH travels through the hypothalamohypophyseal portal vessels into the anterior pituitary gland where TRH binds to receptors on the endocrine cells. Once bound, stimulation of the endocrine cells causes a synthesis and release of another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) into the…

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    Perchlorate

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    Perchlorate additionally influences other tissues in which NIS is known to be present inside the skin, gastrointestinal tract, breast epithelium, mammary gland, and placenta. The presence of perchlorate decreases the synthesis of circulating thyroid hormones within the adult and reduces their placental transfer to the fetus in pregnant ladies. Iodide uptake inhibition is taken into consideration the mode of action for perchlorate. (Srinivasan & Viraraghavan,…

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    Iodine Research Paper

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    absence of iodine mineral in their mother's diet and body can causes to weak mental capacity, cretinism, and autism. Did you realize that the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the United Kingdom has a nationwide issue of iodine deficiency? Sample: The World as 100 People | Create your own infographics What is Iodine? salt Iodine is a mineral required by our bodies to make our thyroid gland work appropriately. It can typically be…

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