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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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Function of the adrenal glands?
Produce numerous hormones that impact our development and growth, affect our ability to deal with stress, and help to regulate kidney function.
TSH levels show ranges.
For newborns TSH normal levels should be: 3.0-20 mIU/L.
For adults up to age 60 TSH normal levels should be: <10 mIU/L
For adults older than 60 TSH normal levels should be: Males: 2.0-7.3 mIU/L Females: 2.0-16.8 mIU/L
Why the blood of post-menopausal women contains high level of FSH?
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is the signal the brain sends to the ovaries to tell them to make more estrigen. As the ovaries lose th eability to make estrogen during menopause the brains senses this and so sends a stronger signal to make more and so releases more FSH.
Which endocrine gland regulates pain?
The endocrine gland that regulates pain is the pituitary gland.
How is your endocrine system like the thermostat in your house?
The negative feedback system. It works much the way a thermostat works. When the temperature in a room drops below a set level, the thermostat signals the furnace to turn on. Once the furnace has raised the temp in the room to the set level, the thermostat signals the furnace to shut off. It will continue to stay off until the thermostat signals that the temp has dropped again.
Which gland is adrenaline stored?
wouldn't it be stored in the adrenaline gland, above the pancreas? Or is that just were its produced? wouldn't it be stored in the adrenaline gland, above the pancreas? Or is that just were its produced?
What connects the two lobes of the thyroid gland?
The two lobes of the Thyroid gland being the thyroid and the parathyroid are connected by an isthmus.
What are the possible side effects of Synthroid medication used for Thyroid Treatments?
One of the side effects of being overly treated, and over dosed, is body itching. Another possible side effect of taking too much synthroid is inability to sleep. Not all can tolerate the assumed dose, suggested by tests. Each person is different and should be treated as such.
Why should a patient that has had their thyroid removed take calcium supplements?
thyriod gland secreates two important harmones namely thyriod and calcitonin.
this calcitonin is secreated by specialised para follicular cells or "c" shaped cells present in between the matrix of thyroid follicles.this has antagonistic action against paratharmone secreated by parathyroid gland.in the abscence of calcitonin bone decalcification increases .this is favoured also by presence of paratharmone.due to over decalcification bones become brittle and broke easily.hence in order to prevent this condition the patient provided with calcium suppliments.not only provided with calcium also provided with thyroid suppliments .there are large number of suppliments available in market.i provide u some .
for thyroid;thyroid patches which releases sustained and timely release ot thyroid harmone if placed under skin by giving a small cut which is stiched afterwards.
for calcium';such as calcium tablets of 200 mg etc in various names.
Which endocrine gland is not located in the skull?
There are three endocrine glands located in the cranial cavity which release more than 20 major major hormones: the hypothalamus, pituitary and the pineal glands.
Hypothalamus, it links the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland (hypophysis).
P.S. - It secretes hypothalamic tropic factors (hypothalamic hormones - neurohormones, often called hypothalamic-releasing hormones) to the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland by way of a special capillary system, called the hypothalamic-hypophysial portal system.(Courtesy: Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia)
Symptoms of hypothyroidism:-
* Tiredness * Fatigue * Cold intolerance * Constipation * Decreased appetite * Dry skin and hair * Confusion Basically a slowing down of the entire body, most systems are affected.
Multinodular goitre: Can be present in hyperthyroidism, which is the complete opposite of the symptoms above, in toxic multinodular goitre. Treatment for a euthyroid (normal tests) multinodular thyroid is recommended to be surgery if required, as giving thyroid hormones (T4) is shown not to be beneficial.
See: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/414060
How does oxytocin cause water intoxication?
Oxytocin and another hormone, ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) are very similar in structure. If there is too much oxytocin present in the blood it can begin to act like ADH. The job of ADH is to induce the kidneys to produce less urine and help the body retain more fluid. So too much ADH activity leads to volume overload, also known as water intoxication.
What effect does excess secretion of epinephrine do to the blood glucose level?
HYPERGLYCEMIA. because epinephrine increases the blood glucose level by increasing glycogenolysis.
What hormone does not decrease with age in the endocrine system?
The hypothalamus is located in the brain. It produces hormones that control or regulate the other structures in the endocrine system. The amount of these regulating hormones stays about the same, but the response by the endocrine organs can change with aging.
Hormones that remain unchanged or only slightly decreased include:
Thyroid hormones T3 and T4, Cortisol, Insulin, Epinephrine, Parathyroid hormone, 25-hydroxy vitamin D, and Testosterone.
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Your thyroid number is 9.95 what does this mean?
When ones thyroid's number is such, take considerate care of yourself for many people have died because of this action. Get serious help- I'm not kidding. Go seriuosly before they die
