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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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What food not to be taken in hyperthyroidism?

Dairy, Garlic, Iodine foods, and Licorice. I have a hyperthroid. I lost 20 pounds in 5 months and ate lots of shrimp, crab, beans and nuts. My heart has stopped pounding (although my heart rate is still a little high) and I've gained back 10 pounds.

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What characteristics does an abnormal gallbladder nuclear medicine scan have?

A normal scan shows a gallbladder without gallstones. There will be no evidence of growths or tumors, and no signs of infection or swelling. The normal gallbladder fills with bile and secretes it through the bile duct without blockages.

What do the endocrine glands secrete?

The Adrenal Gland which sits atop the kidneys secretes stress hormones called epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). The surge from these chemicals cause an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

What gland releases aldosterone?

Adrenal cortex release them.Adrenaline and nor-Adrenaline released by Adreanal medulla.

What is the target glands of FSH and LH?

FSH-harmone, source cell-Gonadotrophs, target tissue-ovaries and testes, effect-stimulates growth of ovarian folicles.

LH-harmone, source cell-leutotrophs, target tissue -ovaries and testes, effect-stimulates maturation of follicle cells, promotes ovulation etc.

What is a scrotal nuclear medicine scan?

Scrotal nuclear medicine scan is a study of the blood circulation in the scrotum using radioactive contrast agent to highlight obstruction.

Is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland?

No. Adrenal gland has got only endocrine function. It does not have exocrine functions.

What color test tube is TSH?

There are several tests done for thyroid function. They require different tubes.

What is the gland that regulates activities of all other endocrine galnds?

The pituitary gland is considered the master gland and secretes hormones that control other glands.

What hormone stimulates the cycle of egg or sperm production?

For the sperm is the testosterone while the egg cell is the estrogen.

How do hormones coordinate the response to stress?

Releases hormones to speed up glucose production for energy

What is a endocrine system?

Endocrine system which is formed of all endocrine glands of body which along with nervous system of body, controls and coordinates the body functions and maintains a homestasis inside the body. Thoughs different endocrine glands are different in embroynic origin and are isolated from one another but these interact with one another so collectively form an endocrine system. The secreation of endocrine glands are known as hormones like insulin which control blood sugar level.

The endocrine system is instrumental in regulating metabolism, growth, development and puberty, tissue function, and also plays a part in determining mood.

The field of medicine that deals with disorders of endocrine glands is endocrinology, a branch of the wider field of internal medicine.

What is t3 and t4?

t3 is tjnrk;sjdfnhdsf and t4 is ttkjdsbgf;jdbfvgk;jdfbg;a

What vitamins should I take after thyroid removal?

Sometimes, as a result of thyroid surgery, the parathyroid glands can get damaged in the process. This requires a patient to take a daily calcium supplement. Talk with your physician if they have any recommendations regarding what vitamins you might need to take after thyroid removal.

What tissue does cortisol target?

Cortisol affects the liver, fat, immune system and cell tissues of the body during long term stress. It causes the liver to breakdown protein into amino acids, increasing the level of blood glucose. It converts fats into fatty acids, decreases glucose uptake in cells, and suppresses the immune system.

Basically, it works to conserve glucose for the brain.

What happens if the hypothalamus is destroyed?

The hypothalamus controls a lot of different things in the human body so many things would happen if it was destroyed. You would lose the ability to control your body temperature, you would not know when you are hungry, and you would lose all behavior attachments.

Why do body's use adrenaline?

its a hormone triggered when the body senses or experiences a strong emotion such as fear , anger, or excitement......it mixes with the blood and enhances the muscle power of the body greatly...its rush only lasts for few seconds..its naturally designed as a defence mechanism of human body when in danger...

How thyroid cartilage moves with deglutition?

This is because thyroid gland has a true capsule and false capsule (pretracheal fascia). The false capsule is attached to thyroid cartillage, hence glands moves up with swallowing.

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Does speed show up in blood test?

Speed is one of the drugs everyone tests for. The very cheapest drug test you can get that does anything for you is the 5-drug panel. It costs five bucks to run if you buy one test, and if you buy a whole box of them they're even cheaper. It tests for speed, meth, weed, cocaine and one other drug that you get to choose--some test for PCP, some for downers, some for opiates.