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    supporting the ignorance of the everyday things that are the root cause of the slow killing of mass numbers of people. I strongly agree with this as a person has been given the opportunity to be exposed to the knowledge of how destructive GMOs and growth hormones actually are when consumed. The government of course knows these affects, but nothing is done due to the fact that it is a multibillion dollar industry. The government does not provide access to this crucial information to people in…

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    Iodine Research Paper

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    thyroid organ do? The thyroid gland utilizes iodine from your diet and produces 3 hormones in charge of controlling metabolic rate and advancing healthy development and the improvement of our well-being Thyroxine (T4), a prohormone, which changes over to T3 inside the body Triiodothyronine (T3) which is needed by all the cells and tissues of the body Calcitonin which functions with parathyroid (PTH) hormone to keep up blood calcium levelsthyroid system What is an underactive…

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    concentrations of active thyroid hormones circulating in the bloodstream. The two thyroid homes that are being overproduced are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) which are used to help control the overall metabolism of the body. When a cat has an overactive thyroid gland the hormones will be released regardless of the anterior pituitary’s release of TSH or thyroid stimulating hormone which is due to an error in the negative feedback system. These thyroid hormones are formed…

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    Iodine

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    Iodine is essential on the new plant and this is why. Iodine is a key component of the hormones made in the thyroid gland. These hormones are absolutely critical to human health, helping to control energy production and utilization in nearly every cell of the body. David Brownstein explains in his books “Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It”, how iodine is crucial in a person’s life by saying “My experience has shown that iodine in doses ranging from 6-50mg/day is adequate…

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    Cretinism: also known as congenital hypothyroidism effects about 1 in 4000 babies. Cretinism is a situation induced by an insufficiency of thyroid hormone at birth and during minority, as a ensue of abnormal evolution of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland becomes unbalanced or defective often due to an iodine imperfection. If untreated, can result in mild to severe impairment of both physical and mental growth and development. Cretinism can also cause mental deterioration, swelling of the…

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    Acromegaly Research Paper

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    produces several important hormones that control body functions such as growth, development, reproduction, and metabolism. One of these hormones is growth Hormone (GH). In childhood, GH is important for proper development and growth. In adults GH maintains healthy bone and muscle function. If there is not enough growth hormone, a child will not grow to his potential stature. If there is too much growth hormone a child will grow excessively tall. If there is an excess of growth hormone in an…

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    gland. A person with compromised adrenal glands over time could develop hypothyroidism. Plus, your immune system is compromised because of weak adrenals--potentially leading to an autoimmune thyroid condition. • Reduced Adiponectin efficiency: This hormone monitors different metabolic functions including the breakdown of fat. It is also anti-inflammatory. Your chances of developing insulin resistance…

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    Thyroidism Research Paper

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    Hyperthyroidism The thyroid stimulating hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland. Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is over producing and makes an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is and organ that is located in the front of the neck and releases hormones that control your metabolism. Symptoms: When the thyroid gland is over active (hyperthyroidism) the body process will speed up and you may experience nervousness, anxiety, and rapid heartbeat,…

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    Performance-enhancing substances Performance-enhancing substances is one of the most important concerns for athletes till this day. These substances are outlawed in every league, but athletes still find a way to cheat and continue to find ways to get an edge over their competitors. These substances are used to improve performances of athletes and gives them an advantage. When taking these drugs it affects your body in many ways as growth of muscles but doesn’t change the fact that is is still…

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    Thyroid Disorder Essay

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    It plays an important role in hormone balance and metabolism and any imbalance can largely affect the rest of the body. This paper will address the four major types of autoimmune disease associated with the thyroid and the genes and environmental influences that play a role in these diseases. First off, where is exactly is the thyroid and what is its purpose? The thyroid is a small gland located in the neck just below the Adam’s apple. This gland produces hormones called Thyroxine and…

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