Thyroxine

The thyroid gland is responsible for production of two hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) (1). This patient is presenting with this array of symptoms as a result of a severe form of hypothyroidism called myxedema coma (2). Thyroid hormone affects many tissues in the body, and is responsible for body functions such as metabolism of fat, protein and glucose for energy and heat production (1). Thus, it can be concluded that the patient is experiencing constipation, hypothermia and…

Running about ten miles daily and regular weight lifting is my everyday routine in order to maintain the body that I want…in other words, I love food so I have to work out to be able to continue to fit into my clothes. I always envied my dear friend, Jenny (I envied her in a good way) because she never exercises and cares less about what she eats. One would think that these reasons are grounds for obesity, but not in the case of Jenny. Her body is as beautiful as Jennifer Lopez’s body…even…

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Definition: • Also known as morning sickness; Extreme, excessive, and persistent vomiting in early pregnancy that may lead to dehydration and malnutrition. It is associated with weight loss of more than five percent of the woman’s pregnancy weight. It affects about one in every 300 pregnant women. It is most common in first pregnancies, women carrying multiple fetuses and young women. It usually desolves itself by the 20th week of gestation. Cause: • The body produces…

Endocrine regulation has begun very early in the development of a person. Every process in the body is kept balanced by the interaction of the nervous system and the endocrine system. The endocrine system is composed of endocrine glands that secrete hormones. Hormones are regulators of metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, and other activities. They also play roles in fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, and energy metabolism 1. One of the hormones is called the…

The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, which consists of glands that “produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream so they can reach the body’s cells” (Brady, 2015). The thyroid gland generates Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4) from iodine which develops from foods. The hypothalamus and the pituitary (glands in the brain) “communicate to maintain T3 and T4 balance” (Brady, 2015). The hypothalamus produces a thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) releasing hormone (TRH)…

Making ATP from Free fatty Acids:- The other two energy substrates, FFAs and AAs, bypass glycolysis and ultimately enter the TCA cycle/oxidative phosphorylation as pyruvate, acetyl CoA, or different components of the TCA cycle. FFAs are released from adipose tissue by lipolysis and circulate in blood bound to serum albumin. Transport proteins then translocate FFAs into cells. FFAs are metabolized in mitochondria by the repetitive, cyclic process of β oxidation. This requires the transport of…

pressure, swelling of the feet, ankles, and legs in the (1st through early 2nd trimester) • Signs of hyperthyroidism 4. Labs to Monitor: • hCG blood test • CBC • Blood clotting tests • Kidney and liver function • CT/MRI of abdomen • Chest x-ray • Thyroxine level 5. Treatments/Precautions: • D&C • If mother chooses to continue…

endocrine system disorder as well as a commonly diagnosed disease. Hyperthyroidism is a condition resulting from excess 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…

that affects the Thyroid. “With Hashimoto’s disease, the immune system makes antibodies that damage thyroid cells and interfere with [their ability to make production of hormones produced in thyroid gland which include triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)]” (Cooper, 2012). When a person has Hashimoto thyroid disease “the immune system produces antibodies that attack the thyroid” (Cooper, 2012). This can cause a persisting impairment of the thyroid causing it to slow the production down of…

the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Thyroid gland makes to thyroid hormones T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine). T3 is made from T4 it is the more active hormone, directly affecting the tissues. Both hormones circulate throughout the body in the blood stream and act on virtually every tissue and cell how does the thyroid make T3 and T4 When the body is…