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Technically, no you can not live w/o your pituitary gland. Modern medicine is a wonderful thing though and you can replace all hormones lost via pituitary gland by mouth or by injection. The most important hormones lost is cortisol and thyroid. Without cortisol, you would die.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoI was born with only two very small salivary glands.
It was hard as a baby as my mum couldn't allow me to have solids until i was about 4 years old as i would choke on everything.
I think if someone had no salivary glands at all they would probably not live.
but living without your main saliva glands isn't so hard.. just need to drink lots of water!
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∙ 12y agoWWithout medication no a person cannot live without parathyroid glands. If born without this gland they have Di Georges syndrome. If even this by surgical error it is called hypoparathyroidism. A person will die from lack of PTH hormone that your parathyroids give your body.
Many people get confused with the name of this gland. The parathyroid has absolutely nothing to do with the thyroid other than it location on each side of the thyroid. For more information on this very rare disorder please visit the hypoparathyroidism organization.
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∙ 13y agoTechnically, no you can not live without your pituitary gland. Modern medicine is a wonderful thing though and you can replace all hormones lost via pituitary gland by mouth or by injection. The most important hormones lost is cortisol and thyroid. Without cortisol, you would die.
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∙ 14y agoYes you can. You will have to carry water with you all times to keep your mouth, tongue etc moist.
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∙ 15y agoThe short answer is yes. I have a friend that does not have one and she is alive,well and very active.
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∙ 13y agoyes but you need to take lots of supplements because of the importance of the hormonal control of the gland.
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∙ 6y agonot without assistance, and it depends on the nature of the mouthlessness
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How long can you live without a thyroid gland and no hormone replacement and an enlarged pituitary gland?
three years
What glands can you live without?
you can't live without any gland in your body
Can you live without a pineal gland?
Yes
What difficulty would arise if a person were born without an epiglottis?
One can live without a thymus gland in a sterile environment. Otherwise one cannot live without a thymus gland since there would be no way one can produce antibodies to fight off bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. The thymus is the main gland that produces the most antibodies.You can lead a very normal life without a Thymus gland. If removed in adulthood, other organs (such as bones) take on the production of T-cells for immunity. T-cells have a very long life and can support immunity requirements throughout a normal life span
Can you live without your spline?
No you can not live without a spline. If you mean spleen, yes you can live with out it. If you mean spine, no.
How long can you live without a thyroid gland and no hormone replacement and an enlarged pituitary gland?
three years
Can people live without a pineal gland?
Yes, people can live without a pineal gland. They will be able to have normal lives.
What glands can you live without?
you can't live without any gland in your body
Can you live without a pineal gland?
Yes
Can you live without thymus gland?
One can live without a thymus gland in a sterile environment. Otherwise one cannot live without a thymus gland since there would be no way one can produce antibodies to fight off bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. The thymus is the main gland that produces the most antibodies. You can lead a very normal life without a Thymus gland. If removed in adulthood, other organs (such as bones) take on the production of T-cells for immunity. T-cells have a very long life and can support immunity requirements throughout a normal life span.
What does can not live with you can not live without you mean?
-'Can't live with you' could mean that someone can stand or gets sick of living with another -'Can't live without you' means that someone emotionally couldn't live alone or without the person.
How do you know how long your dog will live with pituitary cushings disease?
Take your pet to your Veterinarian to be checked out and discuss this with him or her. How can someone on the internet possibly know?
What is the gland that has an alkaline fluid that helps sperm live longer?
Your answer is the prostate gland.
Can your body live without the thymus?
One can live without a thymus gland in a sterile environment. Otherwise one cannot live without a thymus gland since there would be no way one can produce antibodies to fight off bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc. The thymus is the main gland that produces the most antibodies. You can lead a very normal life without a Thymus gland. If removed in adulthood, other organs (such as bones) take on the production of T-cells for immunity. T-cells have a very long life and can support immunity requirements throughout a normal life span.
Can you live without your prostate gland?
Yes, you can live without your thyroid gland. I'm 17 yrs old and i was born without one. i take medication everyday to keep my body stable. I consider people with Thyroids very lucky. I've always felt out of the loop around people and i never realized why until i discovered it might be because of my thyroid. turns out it was. but yes, as long as someone who does not have a thyroid takes synthroid everyday then yes, they can live without one. i am living proof. -addition- I am 26 and I was also born without a thyroid gland. as said above you can survive without a thyroid if you are taking synthroid but if you are without the medication for 6 weeks you will go into organ failure and die. So it is very important that you take your meds everyday.
How long can someone live without water?
5 days
Can you live with out a pineal gland?
yes
