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Endocrine System
The endocrine system is made up of glands which control and coordinate body functions and maintain homeostasis inside the body.
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The hormone oxytocin aids the birth process by...?
Oxytocin is used in child birth to strengthen uterine contractions.
it is used during labour(first stage) when the uterine contractions are hypotonic(weak contractions).in his case its used to augment the contractions for efficient effacement and dilatation of the cervix.
After second stage ie immediately after the expulsion of the placenta, oxytocin is given intramuscular to contract the uterus back to non gravid state and to prevent further bleeding from the placental site.
It is also given after a complete spontaneous abortion to also contract the uterus and prevent further bleeding from placental site
Can thyroid tablets be taken with antibiotics?
Prescribed thyroid medication will state on the bottle the proper way to take it. Typically it will say on the bottle to take one tablet in the morning, on an empty stomach, with plenty of water. Doctors willnote to not take antacids, calcium or iron within four hours of taking the medication. If you have questions or concerns about how to take your thyroid medication, as well as other prescriptions or antibiotics, talk with your doctor.
Is nausea a symptom of under active thyroid?
I can't detect any relationship between these two conditions. First of all you may perform a blood test for thyroid. If you are already aware that you have a hypothyroidism condition, the best that you can do is to consult an endocrinologist, or a medical doctor specialized on the digestive system.
For your reference, see below the symptoms associated to hypothyroidism:
Early
Cold intolerance, increased sensitivity to cold
Constipation
Weight gain and water retention
Bradycardia (low heart rate - fewer than sixty beats per minute)
Fatigue
Decreased sweating
Muscle cramps and joint pain
Dry, itchy skin
Thin, brittle fingernails
Rapid thoughts
Depression
Poor muscle tone (muscle hypotonia)
Female infertility, any kind of problems with menstrual cycles
Hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea
Elevated serum cholesterol
Late
Goiter
Slow speech and a hoarse, breaking voice - deepening of the voice can also be noticed, caused by Reinke's Edema.
Dry puffy skin, especially on the face
Thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows (sign of Hertoghe)
Abnormal menstrual cycles
Low basal body temperature
Thyroid-Related Depression
Uncommon
Impaired memory
Impaired cognitive function (brain fog) and inattentiveness.
A slow heart rate with ECG changes including low voltage signals. Diminished cardiac output and decreased contractility
Reactive (or post-prandial) hypoglycemia
Sluggish reflexes
Hair loss
Anemia caused by impaired haemoglobin synthesis (decreased EPO levels), impaired intestinal iron and folate absorption or B12 deficiency from pernicious anemia
Difficulty swallowing
Shortness of breath with a shallow and slow respiratory pattern
Increased need for sleep
Irritability and mood instability
Yellowing of the skin due to impaired conversion of beta-carotene to vitamin A (carotoderma)
Impaired renal function with decreased glomerular filtration rate
Acute psychosis (myxedema madness) (a rare presentation of hypothyroidism)
Decreased libido in men due to impairment of testicular testosterone synthesis
Decreased sense of taste and smell (anosmia)
Puffy face, hands and feet (late, less common symptoms)
Gynecomastia
Deafness
Enlarged tongue
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
How many microcuries of iodine-131 are needed for a 64.0 rm kg patient with hyperthyroidism?
according to hormones test
The central portion of the adrenal gland is the adrenal?
The central portion of the adrenal gland is known as the adrenal medulla. The function of the adrenal medulla is to secrete epinephrine into the body.
Does the endocrine system affect diabetes?
== == Yes. High blood levels of glucose can cause several problems, including frequent urination, excessive thirst, hunger, fatigue, weight loss, and blurry vision. However, because type 2 diabetes develops slowly, some people with high blood sugar experience no symptoms at all.
What hormone is produced by interstitial cells of the testes?
Testosterone
Interstitial cells produce androgens, one of which is Testosterone)
testosterone
testosterone
testosterone
How can massage affect the endocrine system?
Massage has direct affects on the ANS (Autonomic Nervous System). It helps calm and relax it via the relaxation response which is controlled by the parasympathetic branch of the ANS. Some of the chemical changes are the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin. They help reduce pain and increase relaxation.
Is levothyroxine for inactive or over active thyroid?
i too am taking the same medication i have hashimotos thyroidtitus i am hypo thyroid
Why are fsh and lh given to women juring ivf treatment?
They are used because the FSH stimulates the egg to mature so the doctors are able to take multiple eggs from the ovaries. Oestrogen isn't used in IVF but it is created.
growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH)
During the Luteal phase of the menstrual cycle there is a decrease in the levels of Estrogen (Estradiol) and Progesterone which causes stimulation of Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH).
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH).
What is Diabetes Mellitus and who does it affect?
A person with diabetes mellitus either does not make enough insulin, or makes insulin that does not work properly. The result is blood sugar that remains high.
Which hormones in the adrenal gland function to control water and electrolyte balance?
Aldosterone is excreted from the adrenal gland to control water and electrolyte balance in the body. Aldosterone is a considered a steroid hormone which is produced by the outer section of the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland.
How do you take thyroid medicine?
You don't get thyroids. you are born with thyroids and the thyroid happens to be one of the largest Endocrine gands in our body. The Enocrine Gland(S) or our endocrine system is what secrete their products. For example : Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes, Thyroid gland. The thyroid controls how rapidly our body burns energy, makes proteins, and how delicate our body should be to other hormones.
How does the liver keep us alive?
Because they each do different things for the body for instance, your heart keeps blood pumping round your body and without it you would die.
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Will thyroid problems cause a rash?
Yes, a thyroid problem may cause a rash. For example, Graves' Disease (autoimmune hypERthyroidism) antibodies can attack the skin, especially of the lower legs. This is known as pretibial myxedema. Low thyroid can also cause the skin to become dry and more sensitive, which may result in a rash.
What best describes the chemical substances secreted by the endocrine glands?
Endocrine glands secret hormones in one place and most often they act in anotherplace.
What regulates the activities of other glands?
Perhaps you are thinking of what is called the master gland: the pituitary gland. It is about the size of a green pea and located at the base of the brain.
