Pituitary gland

recognize changes in the blood temperature as it flows past the brain (Reece et al., 2011). The activated thermoregulatory center then responds to the increased external temperature by sending nerve impulses to effectors such as sweat glands and muscles. Sweat glands secrete sweat onto the surface of the skin, which evaporates thus cooling the body by getting rid of heat while blood vessels beneath the skin dilate (vasodilation), due to increase in heartbeat, causing capillaries to fill with…

for short, is also known as Chronic Lymphatic Thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disorder, which means it occurs when immune cells attack healthy tissue instead of protecting it. There are also antibodies produced that are directed against the thyroid gland and lead to chronic inflammation. It is not yet known why some people produce these antibodies, although this condition is linked to families. When your thyroid comes under attack from malfunctioning immune cells, it impairs your thyroids…

Throughout my research I didn’t come across another remedy that would avoid removal of the thyroid gland. I think there should be more of a neurological approach to solve the problem of the failing thyroid gland rather than removing it completely from the body. Its normal function works by electrical waves as the hypothalamus sends a current to the pituitary gland to control the levels of the hormones being produced. Thinking back to the example of the thermostat. When you turn the thermostat…

What is it ? Menopause is a condition that all women experience as they grow older and age. It signals the end of their menstrual period. The women go through many changes before and after menstruation stops. The average age of menopause is 51 years. Menopause can be 'induced' by surgical removal of the ovaries or by iatrogenic ablation of ovarian function by chemotherapy, radiotherapy or by treatment with gonadotrophin-releasing analogues .Population studies show that smoking and low…

which the adrenal glands do not make enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. The disease causes blood pressure to drop and potassium to build up to dangerous levels. If Addison disease is untreated, it can suddenly get worse and become life-threatening. A sudden worsening of the disease is called an addisonian crisis. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: A disease in which the body's own immune system damages the adrenal glands. An infection of the adrenal glands.…

the endocrine system, produces insulin according to blood sugar levels. The thyroid gland, another part of the endocrine system, produces calcitonin which the nervous system uses as a key neurotransmitter. The nervous system relates to the endocrine system because the nervous system also contributes to the release of hormones. The hypothalamus, which contains nerve cells, controls the pituitary and endocrine glands. 5. Integumentary System and Skeletal…

1. Definition of Asthma: Asthma is one of the most common type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A COPD is a type of disease or disorder to which the airway is affected and causes breathing to be slowed or forced. Asthma is a type of COPD that causes the airway to become inflamed and to be hypertensive (increased pressures in the blood vessels in the airway) due to any internal or external stimuli. The system that is closely associated with asthma is the respiratory system. The…

All living organisms, including humans, reproduce to ensure the survival of their species. The male and female reproductive systems are essential for reproduction. The main purpose of the male reproductive system is to produce and deliver sperm into the female reproductive system. The main purpose of the female reproductive system is to produce egg cells and to nurture a fertilized egg so it is able to develop into a fetus. The male and female reproductive systems are distinct from one another…

and the pituitary gland, which make up the HPG axis. The HPG axis consists of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and the gonads – gonads being the testes in males and the ovaries in females. Together, the HPG axis regulates sex hormone production in a negative feedback loop. Three important hormones that are produced from this process are follicle-stimulating (FSH) hormone; luteinizing hormone (LH); and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH.) These hormones help to regulate the pituitary gland’s…

Gigantism and acromegaly is a disorder that causes a part of a body to grow abnormally big, “Gigantism and acromegaly occur when the pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone due to a tumor in the gland.” (Endocrine Society, Hormone Health Network) Gigantism occurs in children and acromegaly occurs in adults from the usual age 30 through 50, it's a very rare disorder, “...occurring in approximately 50 out of every 1 million people.” (Carson-DeWitt, Rosalyn. "Acromegaly and Gigantism). Some…