Pituitary gland

Primary and secondary hyperthyroidism. It is characterized by weight loss, heat intolerance, Irritability and anxiety, and often goiter. Hypothyroidism most commonly results from autoimmune destruction of all or part of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, and changes in skin tone and cognition. It may also result in goiter. The different condition could be cause hyperthyroidism…

diagnosis: Erdheim-Chester disease. Secondary diagnosis: Other diseases of the circulatory system. The claimant was a 51-year-old woman. Alleged disability: “erdheim-chester disease, sjorgen’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes insipidus, pituitary glands, high blood pressure.” She reported pain and fatigue. Because of the rare complications from her illnesses caused many complication s, therefore, she had medical follow-up visits in another town every 28 days. For every visit, she…

amplified secretion of glucocorticoids (cortisol and anti-inflammatory cytokines) from the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA) (Huether & McCance, 2012). The stress response stimulates the sympathetic nervous system with the liberation of norepinephrine, while catecholamines are liberated into the blood stream through medulla of the adrenal gland (Huether & McCance, 2012). Furthermore, the pituitary gland triggers corticotropin-releasing hormone to liberate arrays of hormones like the…

Case study one – (Explain how the musculo skeletal system structure is suited to the function it performs. (2.1) Mrs C is pregnant and wants to pick up a ball, describe in depth which parts of the musculo skeletal system are involved in this movement and which structural parts provide support and protection of the vital organs. The musculo skeletal system consists of bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and joints, they all work together to provide the body support,…

hypothalamus, and posterior lobe of the pituitary. Thalamus allows all the sensory inputs (except for olfactory nerve) to go through to the somatic sensory regions of the cerebral cortex. LGN allows the signals to go from the optic nerve to process and going to multiple visual places in the cerebral cortex. Hypothalamus maintains the homeostasis regulation for temperature and blood chemistry. It also releases oxytocin and vasopressin to the posterior lobe of the pituitary to send out into the…

illness, injury or surgery. Pathophysiology The adrenal glands have many functions contributing to homeostasis in the body. This is one of the most important glands in the human body. This gland produces certain hormones such as adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. When cortisol concentrations in the blood are low the hypothalamus secretes corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF). CRF is released, stimulating the anterior pituitary to produce adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)…

It was discovered in 1909 by Sir Henry H. Dale when he extracted oxytocin from a human’s pituitary gland and this sample made a pregnant cat’s uterus contract (Oxytocin 10). Its molecular formula is C43H66N12O12S2, it has a molar mass of 1007.187 g/mol (Oxytocin 7). It is also a type of peptide that is specified as a nonapeptide due to its nine amino…

disease of the thyroid gland also more commonly known as congenital hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the anterior part of the neck (Virtual Medical Centre, 2008). Cretinism is classified into two types known as Endemic Cretinism and Myxedamatous Cretinism. Endemic Cretinism is caused by insufficient iodine intake, and Myxedamatous Cretinism is mental detainment and causes…

the lateral portions of the hemispheres and has branches that supply internal structures, like the basal ganglia and internal capsule. Before the anterior and middle cerebral arteries split, the blood branches out to supply structures, such as pituitary gland, the eye and optic tract, the…

when there is an interference with the ADH synthesis, transport, or release. It is most often associated with complications of closed head injuries. Neurogenic DI is also caused by hereditary disorders that affect ADH genes or damage to the pituitary gland. Nephrogenic DI is characterized by the improper response of the renal tubules to ADH. Acquired nephrogenic DI is closely associated with drugs and disorders that cause…