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What is the impact of hypopituitarism?
You can suffer from SEVERE psychological problems from being half child, half adult.
Do adult humans have a large thymus gland?
No, the thymus gland of adults transforms into fatty tissue.
A child is given injections of a growth hormone to make up for a problem with a gland. What part of the child's body does not work correctly?
pituitary gland CHEATERS!... <- You're darn right.
A child is given injections of a growth hormone to make up for a problem with a gland What part of the child's body does not work correctly?
pituitary gland CHEATERS!... <- You're darn right.
What medical term describes a normally functioning thyroid gland?
The medical term meaning a thyroid gland that appears to be functioning within normal parameters is Euthyroid.
Why does the thymus gland disappear in adults?
The thymus gland disappears in adults because it gradually decreases in size and activity after puberty. This shrinkage is a natural part of the aging process and is believed to be due to a decrease in the production of T cells and thymic tissue replacement by fat.
How big shoul my male gland be?
I'm not 100% certain what you mean by "male gland"; I'm assuming you are referring to the testicles. Adult male human testes are normally about 5 x 2 x 3 cm (adult female human testes are of course nonexistent).
Which organ disappears in adults?
The thymus is an organ that typically disappears or shrinks significantly in adults. It plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system during childhood, producing T lymphocytes. As we age, the function of the thymus diminishes, and it may become mostly fatty tissue in adulthood.
Causes why a child stops growing at 4 years old?
Problems with the pituarity gland, or poor diet. Take the child to a doctor.
A child's pituitary gland does not release enough hormones. What is the most likely cause of this?
The child's hypothalamus is not working correctly. - Apex
What would be the most common treatment for a child with pituitary gland that doesn't produce enough hormones?
The child's hypothalamus is not working correctly. - Apex
Is the right foot of the platypus poison?
Platypuses do not have any "poisonous" parts, but adult males have venomous spurs on their ankles. These spurs are attached to a venom gland in either thigh of the platypus.
