Pituitary gland

is highly active during ovulation to help thicken the uterus lining in preparation for pregnancy. Thymopoietin is the hormone released by the thymus to stimulate the growth of T-lymphocyte cells and the melatonin hormone is produced by the pineal gland to help control the circadian sleep-wake…

network of glands in the body that is responsible for controlling long term regulation of the body; example of these would be the blood sugar levels, body temperature, and digestion. The endocrine system is made up of glands which release hormones into the blood stream to send messages to different parts of the body ranging from organs to body tissues. These hormones can be in the body for a long time, ranging from couple of hours to weeks. There are many glands in the human body. These glands…

Health Effects of Oxytocin Properties of Oxytocin Oxytocin is a peptide hormone made up of nine amino acids. Oxytocin is produced by pituitary gland in the brain to carry out different physiological and psychological functions in the body like child birth, breastfeeding, mother infant bonding and social behavior. Oxytocin is also referred as love hormone, cuddle hormone or bonding hormone because it develops feelings of affection, trust, and attachment among people. It reduces the negativities…

Introduction Equine Cushing’s Syndrome (ECS) occurs when a tumor is found in the pituitary gland of the horse’s brain. The tumor that is in the pituitary gland affects the pars intermedia which is also why Cushing’s syndrome is known as pars intermedia dysfunction (PID) (petmd). There is no specific breed that ECS affects, but it has shown that ponies are more prone to the disease than horses. Equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) generally occurs in older horses showing hirsutism…

hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. To understand this concept, it is important to know what oscillations are and how they are impactful. It is widely accepted that all atoms oscillate or move. This occurs both in our environment and in our own bodies. Dynamic movement is actually necessary for us to maintain homeostasis. Movement helps in all of our organ systems. This paper specifically focuses on oscillations in the neuroendocrine system, which includes the…

expectancy returns back to normal, with the exception of daily follow-up with your primary doctor. Acromegaly is a serious and rare condition which is caused by too much GH (growth hormone) inside the blood. Located at the base of the brain is the pituitary gland, where the growth hormone is released into the blood stream. Acromegaly results in characteristic changes of connective tissues and its occurrences of acromegaly is about 6 in every 100,000 adults. Middle aged adults are most likely to…

decreasing the flow of blood to and function of organs that are not involved in responding to emergencies. Hypothalamus:- A part of lover middle brain that control and the pituitary gland to release hormone. It influences part of brain that controls hormone production by releasing different chemicals to the pituitary gland.…

main known causes for hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disease known as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, faulty treatments that have been given to “cure” hyperthyroidism, and pituitary failure which leads to the failure of TSH. While unfortunately there is no cure for the disease, the main known medication to help regulate the thyroid gland is known as Levothyroxine (Warren et al.,…

Acromegaly is a hormonal growth disorder caused by excess growth hormone that develops when your pituitary gland generates too much growth home during your adulthood. This growth hormone (GH) is released by the pituitary gland, leading to a surplus of growth. The most common symptom of Acromegaly is the enlargement of hands and feet, but it may also include the enlargement of the forehead, jaw, and the nose as well. When GH is released at a moderate and constant level, it grants normal and…

Tara Tate Megan Brejcha Anatomy & Physiology II 13512 F17 Thyroid Disorders: An Overview The thyroid gland is a small x-shaped gland that lies in the front of the neck and is part of the body’s endocrine system. Located below the Adam’s apple along the trachea, the thyroid consists of two lobes joined by an isthmus, or middle section. It is an important gland in that it regulates metabolism and growth and affects almost every organ of the body. The thyroid uses iodine in the…