Thyroid

Biology 1A The Biology of Disease Thyroid Cancer Cancer is a disease that plagues many people word-wide and can prove to be extremely deadly with a high mortality rate, or not as much so with a high survival rate. This is because some cancers prove to be more difficult to manage and remove while others do not require to be removed and may just cause minor complications. Thyroid cancer happens to have characteristics from both these types of cancers; it can be subtle and cured easily if caught…

(Pavri, 2017, 1) As a patient of thyroid disorder, along with my family, and 1 out of 3 Canadians who are enduring through this illness, it raises the questions of why not much capital is provided towards this health concern. (“Thyroid Disorders”, 2009, 1) As this disease affects the thyroid glands of the body, it interferes with the equilibrium of the hormones in one’s body, leading to numerous disadvantages, especially for adolescents going through puberty. (“Thyroid Disorders”, 2009, 1) Yet,…

Papillary Thyroid Cancer, also known as Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, is the most common type of thyroid cancer. Seen most often between the ages 30-50, Columbia University Medical Center states“...it is the fastest growing cancer with over 20,000 new cases a year.” Although the causes of this cancer are unknown, doctors seem to think that it is passed down through the family tree. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, papillary thyroid cancer has a very good prognosis, with…

is an abnormal fluid-filled sac in the upper part of the neck. It forms before birth (congenital), during the development of the thyroid gland. This gland begins as a small group of cells at the very back of the base of your tongue. As these cells grow to form your thyroid gland, they begin to move down your neck through a canal called the thyroglossal duct. The thyroid gland moves down the thyroglossal duct until it arrives in its final place low in the neck, just above your breast bone. The…

If there are any abnormalities to the natural release of the hormones within the human body that could negatively influence the human body in a variety of aspects at different stages of their life. Through the time period of a child becoming an adult they could experience poor growth to their height as well as their internal organs (You & Your Hormones, 2014). The lack of grow into adulthood could negatively influence their sense of well being, and increase their risk of heart disease and the…

Homeostasis Maintenance Sophia McKinney Biology II / BIO1021 SO1 Faculty: Krishna Sarker South University Online Maintenance of Homeostasis The human body must maintain a certain level of pH in order to survive. The blood pH varies from 7.35 to 7.45 and is called acidosis anything with a lower balance is called the alkalosis (Cannon, W.B., (2014). The meaning of homeostasis is the same and standing. The definition of homeo would be the same and stasis would mean standing or staying.…

The pituitary gland 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…

The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that is located in the front of your neck. It has many blood vessels and many nerves that pass through it. It is an important gland in your body. “The thyroid’s job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone helps the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should” (“ATA”). “It influences metabolism, growth, and…

interesting to me is Endocrinology. Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system. An endocrinologist monitors the release of hormones into the bloodstream and how it affects other organs. People who require an endocrinologist normally have a type of thyroid disease or a hormone imbalance caused by a number of other diseases. An endocrinologist must be able to identify and create an action plan for any number of diseases. The job of an endocrinologist is to study the endocrine and the…

for regulating the activities of the other glands, such as prolactin, which is involved in milk production, adrenocorticotropic hormone which responds to stress through a stimulation of the epinephrine, hormone responsible for the stimulation of thyroid, as well as the luteinizing hormone, which regulates ovulation timing and promotes sperm and egg development, follicle-stimulating hormone and sex hormone. Other hormones produced in the pituitary gland include; dopamine, which functions to…