Olivia W ~ Addison's Disease by class project https://padlet.com/classproject00/6n6bn5ig91gq BI 103 Professor Emily Taylor Frederick Community College Olivia Watson, Veronica Canarte, Emily Cochran, Karina Davis en-us 2014-04-22 16:44:20 UTC 2026-01-25 17:02:19 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.checkbook.org/sitemap/health/Addisons_Disease/..%5CGraphics%5CAddisonsDisease.jpg What hormone is lacking in those with Addison's disease and what gland does it come from?  classproject00 https://padlet.com/classproject00/6n6bn5ig91gq/wish/26796632 -Olivia W.

People with Addison's disease are lacking or producing very low amounts of the hormone Cortisol and some other hormones as well, due to damaged adrenal glands. Cortisol is a very fundamental hormone in the human body and very low levels of this hormone can be deadly. This hormone helps regulate blood pressure, the immune system, blood sugar levels, and stress levels. Aldosterone is another hormone plays a factor in Addison's disease. Aldosterone also helps regulate blood pressure, and it regulates salt in the blood. Both of these hormones along with some others, are produced by the adrenal glands. Our adrenal glands are placed just above the kidneys, and there are two of them. Cortisol and Aldosterone are produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenals.

Kenny, T., Knott, L., Bonsall, A. (2012, April 20). Addison's Disease. Retrieved from http://www.patient.co.uk/health/addisons-disease-leaflet

]]> 2014-04-28 14:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/classproject00/6n6bn5ig91gq/wish/26796632 What causes Addison's disease and what are the symptoms? classproject00 https://padlet.com/classproject00/6n6bn5ig91gq/wish/26798451 Primarily Addison's disease is caused by damaged adrenal glands. Cortisol and aldosterone are produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenals. Cortisol is made and regulated by another hormone called adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), which is made in the pituitary gland. As shown in the image, ACTH goes through the blood stream and is carried to the adrenal glands from the pituitary gland to stimulate the production of cortisol. Approximately 70% of cases are due to an autoimmune response. The immune system makes antibodies that attach to cells in the adrenal cortex, destroying the cells that make cortisol and aldosterone. However, the adrenal medulla is not affected so the body still produces adrenaline and nor-adrenaline. The trigger of these antibodies is unknown. Addison's disease may also be caused by TB, cancer or infection that spreads to the adrenals, or rare hereditary conditions.

Systems of Addison's disease include:

  • Muscle weakness and fatigue
  • Muscle pains and cramps
  • Low blood pressure -- Dizziness, fainting
  • Low blood sugar (Hypoglycemia)
  • Decrease in appetite -- Weight loss
  • Irregular menstrual periods in women
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
  • Salt cravings
  • Depression, irritability
  • Darkening of the skin (Hyperpigmentation)
Kenny, T., Knott, L., Bonsall, A. (2012, April 20). Addison's Disease. Retrieved from http://www.patient.co.uk/health/addisons-disease-leaflet
Mayo Clinic Staff. (2012, December 4). Diseases and Conditions: Addison's Disease. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/addisons-disease/basics/definition/con-20021340]]> 2014-04-28 15:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/classproject00/6n6bn5ig91gq/wish/26798451 classproject00 https://padlet.com/classproject00/6n6bn5ig91gq/wish/26806102 John F. Kennedy had Addison's disease

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