Endocrine system by Tessa Schiro https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf en-us 2018-02-22 19:49:23 UTC 2024-10-02 06:31:16 UTC hello@padlet.com Addison's Disease tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234461215 Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands. In Addison's disease, your adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well.
Also called adrenal insufficiency, Addison's disease occurs in all age groups and affects both sexes. Addison's disease can be life-threatening.
President John F. Kennedy had addisons disease]]> 2018-02-22 19:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234461215 Cushing's Disease tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234466827 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. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands (located on top of the kidneys) to produce cortisol, commonly referred to as the stress hormone. It can cause weight gain and irregular menstrual periods. Oprah Winfrey has this disease.]]> 2018-02-22 20:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234466827 Grave's disease tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234471894 a swelling of the neck and protrusion of the eyes resulting from an overactive thyroid glGraves’ disease is a type of autoimmune problem that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, which is called hyperthyroidism. Graves’ disease is often the underlying cause of hyperthyroidism. Wendy Williams has this disease. ]]> 2018-02-22 20:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234471894 Hashimoto Disease tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234475873
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.  Inflammation from Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, often leads to an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).  The thyroid gland is part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that coordinate many of your body's functions. Gigi Hadid has this disease.
]]> 2018-02-22 20:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234475873 Gigantism tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234478383  Excessive growth and too much height due to chronic overactivity of the pituitary gland which is located at the base of the brain. (Growth hormone is specifically made by the anterior pituitary gland.)
In pituitary gigantism, there is secretion of too much growth hormone before the end of adolescence. People with pituitary gigantism can truly be giants. They can sometimes end up over 7 or 8 feet in height. Robert wadlow had gigantism.
]]> 2018-02-22 20:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234478383 Dwarfism tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234883763 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). Jeffrey Hudson had dwarfism.]]> 2018-02-23 19:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234883763 Endocrine System tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234885505 2018-02-23 19:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234885505 Prolactinoma tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234886915 rolactinoma is a condition in which a noncancerous tumor (adenoma) of the pituitary gland in your brain overproduces the hormone prolactin. The major effect is decreased levels of some sex hormones — estrogen in women and testosterone in men.Although prolactinoma isn't life-threatening, it can impair your vision, cause infertility and produce other effects. Prolactinoma is the most common type of hormone-producing tumor that can develop in your pituitary gland. Sue Perkins had this.

]]> 2018-02-23 20:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234886915 Thyroid Cancer tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234887570 hyroid cancer is a disease that you get when abnormal cells begin to grow in your thyroid gland . The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and is located in the front of your neck. It makes hormones that regulate the way your body uses energy and that help your body work normally. Sofia Vergara has this.]]> 2018-02-23 20:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234887570 Goiter tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234889187 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. Hillary Clinton has this.]]> 2018-02-23 20:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234889187 Hypothyroidism tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234891082 Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones.
Women, especially those older than age 60, are more likely to have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism upsets the normal balance of chemical reactions in your body. It seldom causes symptoms in the early stages, but over time, untreated hypothyroidism can cause a number of health problems, such as obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. Missy Elliott has this disease.

]]> 2018-02-23 20:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234891082 Hyperthyroidism tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234891277 Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability. Hyperthyroidism can mimic other health problems, which may make it difficult for your doctor to diagnose. Kim cattrall has this.]]> 2018-02-23 20:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234891277 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234892483 Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is 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.Different factors, including genetics and some viruses, may contribute to type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes usually appears during childhood or adolescence, it can develop in adults. Jean Smart has this]]> 2018-02-23 20:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234892483 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234894022 type 2 diabetes increasingly affects children as childhood obesity increases. There's no cure for type 2 diabetes, but you may be able to manage the condition by eating well, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. If diet and exercise aren't enough to manage your blood sugar well, you also may need diabetes medications or insulin therapy. Tom Hanks has this.]]> 2018-02-23 20:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234894022 PCOS tsch0381 https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234895680 Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder common among women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. Sasha Pieterse has this.]]> 2018-02-23 20:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsch0381/xnryyy2zazcf/wish/234895680