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The Endocrine System
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The Endocrine System to include some diseases and hormones released by the glands.
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The Endocrine System
Pineal Gland
Melatonin
Circadian Rhythm
Anterior Pituitary
Basophiles stain blue
TSH, ACTH, LH, FSH, MSH
Annotations:
-LH - Helps in releasing the testosterone -FSH - Helps to hold testosterone , helps build the uterus wall
Cell Growth
Acidophiles Stain Pink
GH, Prolactin
Cell growth
Posterior Pituitary Gland
ADH, Oxytocin
Water Balance, Stimulates Uterus for labor
Thyroid Gland
T3, T4 and C-Cells= Calcitonin , Throxin
Lowers Blood Ca levels
Hyperthyroidism = Fast Metabolism, Hypercalcimia (Moans, Groans, Stones and Bones)
Graves disease = An autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue.
Exophthalamus (Bulging of the eye anteriorly out of the orbit)
Hypothyroidism = Iodine Deficiency, Slow Metabolism
Hashimoto symdrome
Parathyroid Gland
Chief cells = PTH
Raises Blood Ca Levels
Suprarenal (adrenal) Gland
Excess Cortisol
Cusing Syndrome (Most often due to medications (Steroids)
Too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well
Addison's disease (Most often Autoimmune)
Small vascular tumor (Chromaffin Cells)
Pheochromocytoma (irregular secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Annotations:
- Leading to attacks of raised blood pressure, palpitations, and headache.
Cortisol , DHEA, (epinephrine, Adrenaline), Aldosterone
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