Case Study: Addison’s Disease and Adrenal Crisis PHGY 230 – Gerald McGraw June 5‚ 2014 Addison’s disease‚ according to Mayo Clinic‚ is a disease cause by a insufficient amount of hormones that come from the adrenal gland. Typically what is found in individuals with Addison’s disease is a limited amount of cortisol along with limited amounts of aldosterone also.i Adrenal crisis also occurs when there is not enough cortisol in the body‚ on a more dangerous level.v It usually
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Addison’s Disease The disease I’ve been reading and researching about is called Addison’s Disease. Addison’s Disease is an uncommon condition in which the adrenal glands‚ above the kidneys‚ don’t make enough of a hormone called cortisol‚ which helps regulate the body’s use of a protein‚ carbohydrates and fat‚ helps maintain blood pressure and cardiovascular function and controls inflamation. Causes to how a person will acquire and the usual type of people to get Addison’s Disease
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Study Addison’s disease is from a result from damage to the adrenal cortex. These two adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys‚ where they are enclosed in a fibrous capsule and a cushion of fat. . The have an outer portion‚ called the cortex‚ which is a glandular tissue derived from embryonic mesoderm. The inner portion called the medulla‚ which is more like a knot of nervous tissue than a gland and it is part of the sympathetic nervous system. The adrenal cortex synthesizes
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Adrenal gland In mammals‚ the adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangular-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in conjunction with stress through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines‚ including cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine)‚ respectively. Anatomy and function Anatomically‚ the adrenal glands are located in the retroperitoneum situated atop the kidneys‚ one on each side. They are
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Anxiety (also called angst or worry) is a psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic‚ emotional‚ cognitive‚ and behavioral components.[2] It is the displeasing feeling of fear and concern.[3] The root meaning of the word anxiety is ’to vex or trouble’; in either presence or absence of psychological stress‚ anxiety can create feelings of fear‚ worry‚ uneasiness‚ and dread.[4] Anxiety is considered to be a normal reaction to a stressor. It may help an individual to deal with a demanding
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The Insufficiency of Honesty As Stephen Carter begins the essay‚ he begins the discussion with integrity. Although the essay is based on honesty‚ integrity is built up of multiple characteristics‚ including honesty. Carter begins to discuss how being honest does not necessarily mean you have admirable integrity. Being honest can lead to hurtful comments that do not refer to integrity. Carter explains‚ “[integrity] requires three steps: discerning what is right and what is wrong; acting on what
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Adwoa Addison Patricia Strong UNIV 200 15 April 2013 Booby Traps For most women‚ becoming pregnant is a turning point in one’s life. The moment there is confirmation of a new life‚ women adopt a selfless attitude and begin practicing great care and caution to protect the little one growing inside. Singer and actress Beyoncé Knowles sent the music world abuzz when she announced her pregnancy to the world in June of 2011 at the MTV video music awards. Since giving birth to a beautiful baby girl Blue
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secrete or make a hormone‚ called parathyroid hormone or PTH. The parathyroid glands measure the amount of calcium in the blood every minute of every day and if the calcium levels go down a little bit‚ the parathyroid glands recognize it and make parathyroid hormone (PTH) which goes to the bones and takes some calcium out and puts it into the blood. When the calcium in the blood is high enough‚ then the parathyroid glands shut down and stop making PTH. The single major disease of parathyroid glands
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New York times/ april‚18 2012 “Riches in mobile ads‚ just no profits” Author: Spencer e. Ante - Suzanne Vranica also contributed Summary Smart phones have provided a new plat-form for revenue to be made in the months ahead. They have the potential to produce billion dollar valuations for makers of mobile software and services. However‚ it’s turning the number of users to actual revenue that has been difficult for companies to capitalize on. The article I read uses companies such as Pandora internet
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The adrenal glands are located on top of your kidneys‚ and they perform an important management function within your body. Adrenal glands secrete the hormone known as cortisol‚ which is used in the regulation of blood pressure‚ heart activity‚ metabolism and the immune system. These glands also produce aldosterone‚ which regulates electrolytes and bodily fluids. Whenever you exercise or feel stressed‚ your adrenal glands kick into gear‚ producing various levels of adrenaline. When things go wrong
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