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What ugly word describes a deficiency of thyroid hormones often because of iodine deficiency?
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Cretinism
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How does Goitre Iodine deficiency affect the body?
The thyroid gland produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine which essential element is iodine. It order for these hormones to function they need iodine. Without these hormones the thyroid can not function properly and swells (goiter). Reduced function in the thyroid also caused the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to produce thyroid stimulating hormone which irritates the thyroid more.
What is cretinsm?
Cretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth. This happen when untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones.
Responsible for production of thyroid hormones?
The thyroid produces thyroid hormones.
What is cretinism disease?
Cretinism is a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism). The term cretin refers to a person so affected1.1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cretinism
Does a Thyroid deficiency cause weight loss?
Normally thyroid deficiency causes weight gain
Why was goiter observed in Michael's case?
Michael likely developed a goiter due to iodine deficiency. Goiter is a condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland, often caused by insufficient iodine intake, which is necessary for proper thyroid hormone production. Lack of iodine in the diet can lead to thyroid gland enlargement as it tries to compensate for the deficiency by working harder to produce thyroid hormones.
What is the difference between adrenal hormones and thyroid hormones?
Adrenal hormones come from you adrenal glands and thyroid hormones come from your thyroids.
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 are thyroid hormones used for?
Thyroid hormones are necessary for regulating cell metabolism and growth.
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on cells?
The effect of thyroid hormones on the cells of the body is regulation of metabolism of those cells.
Is excessive production of thyroid hormones noninfectious or infectious?
Excessive production of thyroid hormones is noninfectious.
Is iodine found in thyroid hormones?
No. Iodine is not found in the thyroid hormones, but Iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone. Actually yes, iodine is found in the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, the most common forms of thyroid hormone.
