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What are disorders that result from excessive or inadequate production of hormones?
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Is excessive production of thyroid hormones noninfectious or infectious?
Excessive production of thyroid hormones is noninfectious.
How do autoimmune disorders cause premature menopause?
Autoimmune disorders produce antibodies to one or more of its own organs interfering with the functioning of the organ, attacking the ovaries and stopping the production of female hormones.
What is a inadequate production of hormones?
Production of hormone is usually "hormone specific " therefore inadequacy is determined by which hormone is not produced. Often the prefix hypo- is used. I.e hypothyroidism-no/reduced secretion of thyroid hormones. Hypoparathyroidism- abnormally low rate of PTH, and lastly hyposecretion ( chronic adrenocortical insufficiency)
What hormone is produced in inadequate amounts for cretinism?
Thyroid hormone.
What organ system is involved in the production and release of hormones?
The endocrine system is involved in the production and release of hormones.
What causes maturation failure of reproductive organs?
Inadequate amounts of the hormones Estrogen and Progesterone
Responsible for production of thyroid hormones?
The thyroid produces thyroid hormones.
What disease is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones?
The disease that is associated with excessive amounts of thyroid hormones is hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid condition that causes the thyroid to become overactive. An overactive thyroid produces too much thyroid stimulating hormones.
What is the Myxedema?
A decreased production of thyroid stimulating hormones can cause thickening and swelling of the skin. Myxedema is caused by the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans in the skin. Glycosaminoglycans causes excessive skin swelling, which is the primary characteristic of myxedema.
A condition of excessive secretion of hormones by the sex glands is known as?
Hypergonadism
The condition of excessive secretion of hormones by the sex glands?
hypergonadism
What is the system in the human body responsible for the production and release of hormones?
The endocrine system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones in the human body. Hormones are chemical messengers that help regulate various physiological functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, and mood. The endocrine system includes glands like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, and reproductive glands.
