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What disorders of the endocrine system are influenced by heredity?
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∙ 10y ago
Hmm I'm not sure but the disorders are Gigantism, Dwarfism, Acromegaly, Goiter, Grave's Disease, Cretinism etc.
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What is an endocrinologist?
Endocrinologists are doctors that treat disorders of the human endocrine system, which includes the endocrine glands like the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands, testicles, and ovaries, all of which excrete hormones. Many endocrine disorders occur as disorders of the growth and puberty process. Common disorders they treat are: diabetes, hypoglycemia, and growth hormone deficiency.
What does an endocrinogist study?
They are a doctor that specializes in treating and diagnosing disorders of the endocrine system.
What are some disorders to the endocrine system?
The common disorders of the endocrine system are: Adrenal insufficiency Cushing's disease Acromegaly and other growth hormone problems Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Hypopituitarism Multiple endocrine neoplasia I and II (MEN I and MEN II) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Precocious puberty
What is involved in the study of Endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system, glands and the hormones they produce. The glands that are part of the system can regulate hormones, metabolism and other functions of the body.
What are some ways the endocrine system affects health and disease?
cardiovascular endocrinology, diabetes, growth disorders, hormone abuse, menopause, osteoporosis, pituitary disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, reproductive endocrinology, thyroid conditions/disorders
What is a common disease of the endocrine system?
Some Disorders of the endocrine system include Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes insipidus, hyperthyroidism, dwarfism, gigantism, S.A.D.S and acromegaly.see link:http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/Diefenbaker/Biology/Bio%20Website%20Final/notes/endocrine/3_disorders.html
Why do doctors typically use blood tests to diagnose endocrine disorders?
Blood tests help diagnose endocrine disorders due to the level of hormones found in the blood. The endocrine system basically would be showing a disorder if the level of hormones in the bloodstream are off. Also, it could show that the body isn't clearing the hormones out of the bloodstream correctly.
Do Shetland Sheepdogs have leg defects?
Epilepsy, bleeding disorders, heart disease, joint disorders, eye diseases, endocrine system disorders, skin problems... the list of health problems occurring regularly in Shelties is depressingly long.
Which system controls the endocrine system?
Endocrine is the correct answer for Apex
What are some disease in the endocrine system?
Growth diseases are usually endocrine disorders. Endocrinology deals with the hormonal systems (which regulate growth, gender, puberty, ostoporosis (some types), some wasting diseases).
What human body system sends signals to glands in the endocrine system to release hormones?
what turns the endocrine on and what turns endocrine of
Is the endocrine system voluntary or involuntary?
The endocrine system is involuntary. A person cannot control the endocrine system by will.
