Endocrine System by https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3 Made with panache en-us 2021-11-01 18:50:02 UTC 2025-11-22 18:51:33 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Addison's Disease k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859622875 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. John F. Kennedy had this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859622875 2. Cushing's Disease k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859624093 Condition resulting from the hypersecretion of cortisol; may be caused tumor or prolonged use of steroids. Cushing's disease is characterized by weakness; thin, easily bruised skin; hypertension, and weight gain. Henry VIII had this disease. ]]> 2021-11-01 18:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859624093 3. Graves’ Disease k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859627105 Autoimmune condition that results in hyperthyroidism. Characterized by bulging eyeballs and an enlarged thyroid gland. George H.W. Bush had this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859627105 4. Hashimoto Disease k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859627816 Hashimoto Disease is a condition in which your immune system attacks the thyroid. Hashimoto disease is the most common type of thyroiditis and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. Symptoms include no pain in the thyroid gland, hard enlargement, or a feeling of fullness in the neck. Gina Rodriguez has this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859627816 5. Gigantism k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859628952 Excessive growth of body parts, often due hypersecretion of GH. It also known as giantism. People who have this disease are really big. André René Roussimoff had this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859628952 6. Dwarfism k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859631061 Genetic or medical condition of being abnormally small or short, usually defines as an adult height of 4’10’’(1.47 meters) or less. Dwarfism has many causes, one of which is endocrine dysfunction resulting from a lack of GH.

Jason Acuña has dwarfism.

]]> 2021-11-01 18:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859631061 7. Prolactinoma k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859635379 Prolactinoma is a noncancerous tumor of the pituitary gland. Common symptoms include breast discharge and irregular menstrual periods in women. Men may experience decreased sexual desire and breast enlargement. Also it can cause impaired vision and infertility. Tara Palmer-Tomkinson had this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859635379 8. Thyroid Cancer k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859636064 The cancer of thyroid gland. There are usually no symptoms in the early stages, but symptoms may appear after the disease has progressed to some extent. A lump in the front center of the neck is most often felt, and in rare cases, symptoms such as sudden change in voice, discomfort when swallowing food, difficulty breathing, and frequent vomiting may occur. Sofia Vergara has this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859636064 9. Goiter k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859636480 Goiter is a condition of thyroid gland becomes larger than normal. (Abnormal growth of thyroid gland.) Sensitivity of nerves and trembling in the body are symptoms of goiter. Also graves' disease can caused of the goiter.]]> 2021-11-01 18:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859636480 10. Hypothyroidism k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859637329 Hypothyroidism is a common condition where the thyroid doesn’t create and release enough thyroid hormone into your bloodstream. Symptoms of the disease include fatigue, loss of appetite, and lethargy. Oprah Winfrey has this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859637329 11. Hyperthyroidism k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859637811 The condition of overactive thyroid gland. It occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much of hormone. Jet Li has this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 18:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859637811 12. Diabetes Mellitus Type I k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859639297 Diabetes mellitus in which insulin secretion is deficient due to abnormalities in the islets of Langerhans, causing hyperglycemia. Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urine, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Nick Jonas has this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859639297 13. Diabetes Mellitus Type II k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859640194 Diabetes mellitus in which insulin production may be normal, but the body cannot use the insulin efficiently, nor can it increase insulin production sufficiently to compensate. Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urine, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Larry King had this disease.]]> 2021-11-01 19:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859640194 14. PCOS k2113774 https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859640658 PCOS stands for polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens. Lea Michele has this disease. ]]> 2021-11-01 19:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/k2113774/rzt1327ev8w9vnj3/wish/1859640658