endocrine system by Shams Jaafar https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb Made with big dreams en-us 2021-11-01 18:27:16 UTC 2025-10-31 00:10:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Addisons Disease k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860490467  A disease characterized by progressive anemia, low blood pressure, great weakness, and bronze discoloration of the skin. It is caused by inadequate secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex. Symptoms tend to be non-specific and include fatigue, nausea, darkening of the skin, and dizziness upon standing.

]]> 2021-11-02 03:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860490467 Cushing's disease k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860505513 A noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. Which in turn stimulates the adrenal glands to make more cortisol. When this form of the syndrome develops, it's called Cushing disease. The most common cause of Cushing's syndrome is the long-term, high-dose use of the cortisol-like glucocorticoids. ]]> 2021-11-02 03:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860505513 Grave's disease k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860524376 Graves disease is caused by a malfunction in the body's disease fighting immune system. It's unknown why this happens. The immune system normally produces antibodies designed to target a specific virus, bacterium or other foreign substance.]]> 2021-11-02 03:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860524376 Hashimoto disease k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860572158 An autoimmune disease causing chronic inflammation and consequential failure of the thyroid gland initially, inflammation of the thyroid causes a leak resulting in excess thyroid hormones. Over time, the inflammation prevents the thyroid from producing enough hormones.



]]> 2021-11-02 03:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860572158 Gigantism disease k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860587624 Gigantism is abnormally large growth due to an excess of growth hormone during childhood, before the bone growth plates have closed. It causes excessive growth in height, muscles, and organs , making the child extremely large for his or her age. Gigantism is a serious condition that is nearly always caused by an adenoma, a tumor of the pituitary gland.


]]> 2021-11-02 04:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1860587624 Dwarfism k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862474660 Most people with dwarfism have disorders that cause disproportionately short stature. Usually, this means that a person has an average size trunk and very short limbs, but some people may have a very short trunk and shortened limbs. In these disorders, the head is disproportionately large compared with the body.


]]> 2021-11-02 18:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862474660 Prolactinoma k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862484157 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.]]> 2021-11-02 18:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862484157 Thyroid Cancer k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862494434 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 18:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862494434 Goiter k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862508735 A goiter 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 18:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862508735 Hypothyroidism k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862515716 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 under active thyroid, hypothyroidism can make you feel tired, gain weight and be unable to tolerate cold temperatures.]]> 2021-11-02 18:24:41 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862515716 Hyperthyroidism k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862522560 Hyperthyroidism is the production of too much thyroxine hormone. It can increase metabolism.
Symptoms include unexpected weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and irritability, although the elderly often experience no symptoms.
Treatments include radioactive iodine, medications, and sometimes surgery.

]]> 2021-11-02 18:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862522560 Diabetes Mellitus Type I k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862529551 Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. it's a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy.]]> 2021-11-02 18:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862529551 Diabetes Mellitus Type II k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862533646 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 18:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862533646 PCOS k2012052 https://padlet.com/k2012052/rr67tv783dg0p9hb/wish/1862537693 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens. Male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries.

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