https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18 Thomas' Endocrine System Padlet en-us 2021-11-01 18:54:32 UTC 2025-11-01 11:03:52 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.prd.dlivecdn.com/panel/fcd72a13-bd42-11ea-8f66-a272e850df75 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859645017 Disease involving insufficient secretion of cortisol and occasionally aldosterone. Characterized by the progressive anemia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, fatigue, increased skin pigmentation, join pain, and loss of appetite. A rather famous example is JFK who suffered this disease until the hour of his death.]]> 2021-11-01 19:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859645017 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859651956 Condition defined by the hypersecretion of cortisol. A probable cause is a tumor or excessive steroid usage. Symptoms include weakness, thin, easily bruised skin, hypertension, and weight gain.]]> 2021-11-01 19:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859651956 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859658408 Autoimmune condition the results in hyperthyroidism. Characterized by bulging eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. A famous president with the disease is George H.W. Bush.]]> 2021-11-01 19:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859658408 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859670925 Chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis. Results in hyposecretion of thyroid hormones. A famous celebrity with Hashimoto Disease is Kim Cattrall.]]> 2021-11-01 19:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859670925 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859679530 Excessive growth on body parts. Most often due to hypersecretion of GH. A famous celebrity with gigantism is André René Roussimoff (Andre the Giant).]]> 2021-11-01 19:20:31 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859679530 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859681794 Genetic or medical condition of being abnormally small or short. 4'10 feet or less is defined as being a person suffering from dwarfism. The result of lack of Growth Hormone.]]> 2021-11-01 19:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1859681794 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862590713 A condition involving a noncancerous tumor in the pituitary gland. Causes the pituitary gland to secrete too much prolactin. Decreases sex hormones in the body.]]> 2021-11-02 18:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862590713 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862598252 Cancer in the thyroid gland of the body. A gland located around the neck. Result of unregulated cell cycle.]]> 2021-11-02 19:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862598252 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862605241 Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Usually painless but has a variety of bodily effects. Such as trouble swallowing and coughing pain.]]> 2021-11-02 19:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862605241 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862613018 Condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. Disrupts heart rate and body temperature. Prevalent in older women.]]> 2021-11-02 19:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862613018 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862624983 When your thyroid gland secretes too much of the hormone thyroxine. Accelerates the body's metabolism. Causing weight loss and irregular haircut.]]> 2021-11-02 19:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862624983 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862632754 Diabetes mellitus which insulin secretion is deficient. Due to abnormalities in the isles of langerhans. Causing hyperglycemia in the body.]]> 2021-11-02 19:18:03 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862632754 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862640350 Diabetes mellitus in which insulin production may be normal. However the body cannot use said insulin efficiently. Also cannot increase insulin production sufficiently to compensate.]]> 2021-11-02 19:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862640350 r1106447 https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862647084 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Condtion where ovaries produce abnormal amounts of androgens. Which are male sex hormones present in females but usually small amount. Numerous small cysts form in ovaries.]]> 2021-11-02 19:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/r1106447/3giaj5i2lnhhzu18/wish/1862647084