https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56 en-us 2021-11-01 18:53:10 UTC 2021-11-02 19:22:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f927.png k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859654239 Disease resulting from insufficient secretion of cortisol and sometimes aldosterone. Characterized by progressive anemia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, fatigue, increased skin pigmentation, joint pain, and loss of appetite. People with Addison's disease usually have weak muscles, low blood pressure, and weight loss.]]> 2021-11-01 19:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859654239 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859662751 Condition resulting from the hypersecretion of cortisol. May be caused by tumor or prolonged use of steroids. Cushing's syndrome is characterized by weakness; thin, easily bruised skin; hypertension; and weight gain. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859662751 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859674654 Autoimmune condition that results in hyperthyroidism. Characterized by bulging eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. People with this disease can be seen with eyeballs bulging out of their head and an larger thyroid gland.]]> 2021-11-01 19:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859674654 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859687924 Excessive growth of body parts, often due to hypersecretion of GH. People with this disease can be seen as much taller than the average person reaching heights of above 7-8 feet tall. It is called gigantism because people with it look like giants]]> 2021-11-01 19:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859687924 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859863449 Chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis. Results in hyposecretion of thyroid hormones. Can be managed by doing exercise and having a healthy diet.]]> 2021-11-01 21:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859863449 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859879718 Enlargement of the Thyroid gland. Characterized by a extraordinarily large bulge in the neck. People with this disease can be seen with a bulge out of their adams apple.]]> 2021-11-01 21:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859879718 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859911763 non-benign tumor of the pituitary gland. Characterized by a decrease in sex hormones. Sex hormones that are decreased include estrogen in women and testosterone in men.]]> 2021-11-01 21:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1859911763 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862580716 The genetic or medical condition of being abnormally small or short. Usually defined as an adult being under the height of 4'10''. Dwarfism has many causes, one of which is endocrine dysfunction resulting from a lack of GH.]]> 2021-11-02 18:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862580716 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862593250 A tumor in the Thyroid Gland. Forms due to cancer cells forming on the Thyroid gland. Thyroid cancer is a dangerous disease and should be removed as soon as possible.]]> 2021-11-02 18:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862593250 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862602112 Hyperthyroidism is the excessive production of thyroid hormone. Characterized by excessive weight loss. This condition accelerates metabolism which causes its symptoms.]]> 2021-11-02 19:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862602112 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862611287 Hypothyroidism is the deficient production of thyroid hormone. Characterized by weight gain. This disease causes metabolism to slow down and makes you feel tired.]]> 2021-11-02 19:07:36 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862611287 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862620434 Diabetes mellitus in which insulin secretion is deficient due to abnormalities in the islets of Langerhans. This disease causes hyperglycemia. This disease is characterized by increased thirst, excessive urination, extreme hunger, and unintended weight loss.]]> 2021-11-02 19:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862620434 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862628866 Diabetes mellitus in which insulin production may be normal, but the body cannot use the insulin efficiently. It also cannot increase insulin production to compensate for the inefficient insulin use. Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unintended weight loss.]]> 2021-11-02 19:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862628866 k1522153 https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862641424 A common hormonal disorder that may be characterized by an abnormal menstrual cycle, excessive facial or body hair, and numerous tiny cysts in the ovaries. This disease happens when the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of male sex hormones. Women with this disease usually have hair where normal women would not have it.]]> 2021-11-02 19:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/k1522153/4fx5owqcqqp3lc56/wish/1862641424