https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd By Emily Anderson, Morgan Roeder, and Ella Steubing en-us 2021-02-08 17:42:12 UTC 2025-03-19 23:48:02 UTC hello@padlet.com morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188618944 The Pineal Gland produces the hormone Melatonin]]> 2021-02-10 17:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188618944 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188631761 The Thymus gland produces the hormone thymosin. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188631761 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188653339 The pineal is located below the corpus callosum in the posterior section of the brain. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188653339 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188675630 2021-02-10 17:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188675630 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188677368 2021-02-10 17:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188677368 ella_steubing_109 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188680615 If the pineal gland is impaired, it can lead to a hormone imbalance, which can affect other systems in your body. For example, sleep patterns are often disrupted if the pineal gland is impaired. This can show up in disorders such as jet lag and insomnia. Some other examples of Manifestations for the Pineal gland are Headaches, Nausea, Vision Changes, and Tiredness. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188680615 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188686593 2021-02-10 17:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188686593 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188688205 2021-02-10 17:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188688205 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188693997 2021-02-10 17:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188693997 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188712522 The Thymus gland is located behind the breastbone (sternum). ]]> 2021-02-10 17:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188712522 ella_steubing_109 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188717487 The thymus is near the superior vena cava, the main blood vessel bringing blood from the head and upper body to the heart. Some of the manifestations are that tumors in the thymus can press on nearby structures, causing symptoms such as, shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, trouble swallowing and many more. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188717487 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188733316 Melatonin is the hormone that regulates your sleep cycle-wake cycle. Melatonins production increases with darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock). Melatonin does not only regulate sleep but is also implicated in the regulation of mood, learning and memory, and immune activity. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188733316 emily_anderson_218 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188733892 Insomnia is the hyposecretion of melatonin in the body.
The symptoms of Insomnia are difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and also feeling well rested.
To diagnose insomnia a doctor may look for irritability, depression, and anxiety. The doctor may ask questions like “How many hours of sleep do you get a night?” Or “Do you wake up a lot during the night, and do you feel well rested when you wake up? A doctor can also do a physical exam, sleep habit review, and sleep study, to determine whether you have insomnia or not. 
Treatments for Insomnia can be linked to medications, family history, and stress.  A doctor can recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and medications, to help improve sleep, and relaxation.
Insomnia is being researched to help young drinkers by using cognitive behavioral therapy. Insomnia is being researched to see if it is connected to other diseases and disorders, and it is also being looked at to be another symptom of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but it also plays a major role in mental health. 

]]> 2021-02-10 17:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188733892 emily_anderson_218 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188736158 Myasthenia Gravis is caused by a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles. The symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis include weakness in the arm and leg muscles, double vision, and difficulty with speech and chewing. In order to diagnose MG include nerological exam, blood test to measure Myasthenic antibodies in the blood, Ice test, Edrophonium test, Nerve stimulation, SIngle fiber Electromyography, and imaging. There is no cure for Myasthenia Gravis, because it is a chronic illness. Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis are Medications, Therapy and surgery. The Medications include Blood transfusions, muscle strengthener, and Steroids. The only surgery that can be done is a Thymectomy, which is the removal of the Thymus from the body. Research is being done to understand Myasthenia Gravis, its causes, treatments, and prognoses. Bio markers, Disease Mechanisms, Targeted Therapies, Patient outcomes, and pediatric treatment are what researchers look for in a patient with Myasthenia Gravis. There is a website dedicated to finding a cure for Myasthenia Gravis. https://myasthenia.org/Research/Research-Initiatives]]> 2021-02-10 17:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188736158 ella_steubing_109 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188742530 When the Thymus undergoes hypersecretion of the thymosin, the bodyś immune system goes into overdrive and lessons it efficiently. And when the Thymus gland experiences hyposecretion, the immune system begins to underperform and is weakened. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188742530 ella_steubing_109 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188771477 Decreased in production of melatonin causes insomnia, irritability, alcohol/opiate addiction, low quality of sleep, lack of dreaming, difficulty going back to sleep once awaken, anxiety, depression, fatigue, cataracts, high blood pressure, depression, and early morning awakening. The Hypersecretion of Melatonin, is increased, production on melatonin causes daytime sleepiness, impaired mental and physical performance, hypothermia, high levels of prolactin, menstrual irregularities, galactorrhea, impotence in males, and decreased libdio, in females. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188771477 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188800164 Thymosin is the hormone secreted from the thymus. The main function is to stimulate the production of T cells, which is an important aspect of the immune system. ]]> 2021-02-10 17:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1188800164 morgan_roeder_561 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1197192796 made with canvas]]> 2021-02-12 16:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1197192796 ella_steubing_109 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1197471757 The interrelations with the other glands-- Numerous experiments have identified the role of the avian thymus and bursa of Fabricius in the immune response and the interrelation of these glands and their cellular products with the neural endocrine system. The growth pattern of the thymus and bursa are influenced by steroids.]]> 2021-02-12 17:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1197471757 emily_anderson_218 https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1197591918 2021-02-12 17:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emily_anderson_218/wr79yxjjdcb6moxd/wish/1197591918