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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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Which disorder affects the adrenal glands and can cause weakness cramps and convulsions?
Conn's syndrome is a condition affecting the adrenal glands that causes weakness, cramps, and convulsions. It was named after Jerome Conn, an American endocrinologist, who first described the disorder.
The circulatory system is an organ system that is composed of?
The circulatory system, also called the cardiovascular system, is the heart and the network that brings blood to body tissue. It carries oxygen and nutrients to cells.
What is the function of gland cells?
They are sheets of cells [Epithelial tissue or epithelium] that covers the body surface or lines a body cavity. They form bounderies between different environments and nearly all substances received or given off by the body must pass through some sort of epithelium.
prostate gland
Is it possible to have two thyroids?
Yes. I just found out today that my three year old grandson has two thyroids. One will have to be removed
How do hormones make you confused about sexual orientation?
Hormones and sexual orientation aren't necessarily interlinked. Your hormones don't really have much to do with your sexuality.
Can a pituitary growth cause infertility?
Yes a growth on the pituitary gland can (will) cause hormonal imbalances that effect fertility.
How many days must elapse for a 0.80 Mg sample of iodine-131 in the thyroid to decay to 0.10 Mg?
The time required is 24.06 days. The half life of iodine 131 is 8.02 days.
What is the function of Adrenocorticotropic hormone?
In response to many varied stressors, cortisol is released and the ACTH or adrenocorticotrophic hormone is then released to begin to balance out and slow the release of the cortisol in the blood stream.
What drugs interact with beta blockers?
.Among the drugs that may interact with beta blockers are:. Calcium channel blockers and other blood pressure drugs.Insulin and diabetes medicines taken by mouth.Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO).Airway-opening drugs.Cocaine.Allergy shots.
Who discovered the endocrine system?
Physicians in China in the second century B.C. knew about hormones and used them in medicines. Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski discovered diabetes.
Can hormone imbalance cause body pain?
Yes. This may be felt in the bones, or any system in the body. If the pain persists, seek medical assistance.
How can you be sure that thyroid and goiter surgery is the only way out for you?
Get a second (third, or fourth) opinion from a medical doctor, and keep asking questions until you are convinced.
What is affected by the removal of the thyroid gland?
The removal of the thyroid glands would result in the person not being able to produce T3 (triiodothyronine), T4 (thyroxine), and calcitonin. These three hormones are essential to maintaining the proper rate of metabolism in the body and the production of bone. In most cases, people choose to have their thyroid removed if they have hyperthyroidism. This can result in a disease called Grave's disease in which the eyeballs protrude. Sometimes this is referred to as 'bug-eyes.' If a person has their thyroid gland removed, they will have to take medication for the rest of their lives in order to maintain proper health.
What foods can be beneficial to thyroid hormone absorption and production?
Foods rich in iodine such as table salt.
How does the Endocrine System operate?
The endocrine system consist of many glands. These glands secrete chemicals known as hormones. It operates with the pituitary gland which is located in the brain. This gland sends messages to the rest of the glands. That is why we feel mad , sad or in love.
Function of the endocrine system is to release hormones into the blood streams which triggers a certain organ to respond in a certain way. An example would be insulin. The pancreas releases the insulin, which will travel through the blood stream, then it will go to the liver and signal it to lower the sugar level in your body.
it produces hormones which regulate the body
What would some symptoms be that would cause you to go see a endocrinologist?
An endocrinologist is a hormone doctor. Some of the symptoms that would warrant care from an endocrinologist include:
- High blood sugar, thirst, frequent urination (diabetes)
- Staying hot, sweaty, angry, "hyper," and skinny (high thyroid)
- Overweight, depressed, extremely tired (possible low thyroid)
- Having a "goiter" (sign of thyroid trouble, usually high, but sometimes low)
- Moon-shaped face, hump on the back (Cushing's Syndrome)
- Stunted growth in children (pituitary problems)
- Surgical or early menopause if Ob/Gyn is not prescribing hormones.
Also, if someone has a deep-seated need to live as a member of the opposite sex, a psychologist will refer someone to an endocrinologist for sex hormones.
What is the response of the thyroid gland to an iodine deficiency?
Increase in its size to trap more thyroxine
It is secreted by posterior pitutory.But they are produced in hypothalamus.
What are the names of the glands?
gland is an organ that sends chemical messangers called hormones to other parts of the body. gland is the main organ in the endocrine system.
Can virgin coconut oil help hyperthyroidism?
NO. In fact, while coconut oil doesn't cause the diseaseof hyperthyroidism, it does cause the thyroid to become more active by up to 20% from what I have read. Now back to the original answer posted:
