Endocrine system by Eleana Pupi https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t en-us 2021-11-01 14:20:41 UTC 2021-11-02 14:38:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Addison's disease k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858935609 Addison's disease, also called adrenal insufficiency, is an uncommon disorder that occurs when your body doesn't produce enough of certain hormones. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands, located just above your kidneys, produce too little cortisol and, often, too little aldosterone. Specifically, the adrenal glands produce insufficient amounts of the hormone cortisol and sometimes aldosterone, too. ]]> 2021-11-01 14:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858935609 Cushing's disease k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858951758 Cushing's disease is a serious condition of an excess of the steroid hormone cortisol in the blood level caused by a pituitary tumor secreting adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH is a hormone produced by the normal pituitary gland.The most common cause is the use of steroid drugs, but it can also occur from overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands.]]> 2021-11-01 14:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858951758 Grave's disease k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858960416 Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Although a number of disorders may result in hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease is a common cause. Thyroid hormones affect many body systems, so signs and symptoms of Graves' disease can be wide ranging.]]> 2021-11-01 14:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858960416 Hashimoto disease k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858979119 Hashimoto's disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks your thyroid, a small gland at the base of your neck below your Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body's functions. Initially, inflammation of the thyroid causes a leak resulting in excess thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). ]]> 2021-11-01 14:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1858979119 Gigantism k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1859004934 A hormonal disorder that develops when your pituitary gland produces too much growth hormone during adulthood. Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone (GH) during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed (epiphyseal fusion). It causes excessive growth in height, muscles, and organs , making the child extremely large for his or her age.]]> 2021-11-01 14:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1859004934 Dwarfism k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861784763 Dwarfism is short stature that results from a genetic or medical condition. Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or less. The average adult height among people with dwarfism is 4 feet (122 cm). Many different medical conditions cause dwarfism.                Shortness in height that results from a genetic or medical condition.


             
]]> 2021-11-02 14:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861784763 prolactinoma k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861799124 Prolactinoma is a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland. This tumor causes the pituitary to make too much of a hormone called prolactin. The major effect of prolactinoma is decreased levels of some sex hormones — estrogen in women and testosterone in men.A hormone-secreting tumor on the pituitary gland.]]> 2021-11-02 14:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861799124 Thyroid cancer k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861806366 A cancer of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck.
The cause of thyroid cancer is poorly understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Some people have no symptoms. Others may notice a lump in the neck.
Treatments, which are usually successful, include surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine, radiation, and in some cases chemotherapy.
]]> 2021-11-02 14:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861806366 Goiter k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861810271 A goiter (GOI-tur) is an abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck just below your Adam's apple. Although goiters are usually painless, a large goiter can cause a cough and make it difficult for you to swallow or breathe.]]> 2021-11-02 14:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861810271 Hypothyroidism k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861818185 Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn't create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. This makes your metabolism slow down. Also called underactive thyroid, hypothyroidism can make you feel tired, gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures.]]> 2021-11-02 14:27:22 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861818185 hyperthyroidism k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861826158 Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat.The overproduction of a hormone by the butterfly-shaped gland in the neck (thyroid).

]]> 2021-11-02 14:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861826158 diabetes mellitus type 1 k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861837141 A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin.
It typically appears in adolescence.
Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision.
Treatment aims at maintaining normal blood sugar levels through regular monitoring, insulin therapy, diet, and exercise.

]]> 2021-11-02 14:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861837141 diabetes mellitus type 2 k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861845423 A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
With type 2 diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin.
Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. In some cases, there may be no symptoms.
Treatments include diet, exercise, medication, and insulin therapy.
]]> 2021-11-02 14:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861845423 PCOS k1637326 https://padlet.com/k1637326/m5wfwoe69andhj3t/wish/1861856682 A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges.
The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn't well understood, but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.
Treatments include birth control pills to regularize periods, a medication called metformin to prevent diabetes, statins to control high cholesterol, hormones to increase fertility, and procedures to remove excess hair.

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