I have a problem. I have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormones. Since the thyroid gland controls the body’s metabolism‚ people with this condition will have a slow metabolism‚ due to a few thyroid hormones. My symptoms started appearing in high school. One of my symptoms was being very weak and gaining some weight. I tried to lose some weight by exercising more and eating healthier‚ but losing weight has become much more difficult! Also‚ lots of
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specifically attacks the thyroid gland‚ causing inflammation interfering with the ability to produce thyroid hormones. (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-disease/basics/definition/con-20030293) A large number of white blood cells also accumulate in the thyroid. These white blood cells are called lymphocytes and they are responsible for making the antibodies that start this autoimmune process. Hashimoto’s disease tends to lead to reduced thyroid function‚ known as hypothyroidism
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and was first described by Hakaru Hashimoto in a paper published in Germany in 1912. An autoimmune disease is one which arises due to an abnormal response of the immune system against cells and tissues of the same body. In Hashimoto’s disease the thyroid gland is attacked by many cells of the immune system‚ which leads to primary hypothyroidism. SYMPTOMS: • The symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease are fatigue‚ muscle and joint pain‚ weight gain‚ pale and puffy face‚ inability to get warm‚ constipation
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The endocrine system The endocrine system is a collection of ductless glands which are positioned through the whole body. The endocrine glands pass their secretions of hormones directly into the blood stream so that they are always adjacent to blood vessels. Hormones are chemicals in the body produced and secreted in the body that regulate the function of a particular tissue or organ (Bing dictionary). These chemical messengers transfer information from one set of cells to another. Despite many
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The equine endocrine system is a group of organs that release hormones in the horses body to regulate things like growth‚ metabolism‚ and reproduction. Hormones production is directed by brain signals caused by outside stimuli and it maintained through negative and positive feedback loops. One of the main organs in the endocrine system is the pituitary gland located on the floor of the skull. The hormones produced by the pituitary have a variety of functions from metabolism to reproduction. The most
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The thyroid and thyrotropes form a negative feedback loop: TSH production is suppressed when the T4 levels are high‚ and vice versa. The TSH production itself is modulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)‚ which is produced by the hypothalamus and secreted at an increased rate in situations such as cold (in which an accelerated metabolism would generate more heat). TSH production is blunted by somatostatin (SRIH)‚ rising levels of glucocorticoids and sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone)
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The endocrine glands secrete . (Outcome 13.1‚ 13.2‚ 13.3) B. Hormones diffuse from ________________________ into ___________________ and eventually act on . (Outcome 13.2‚ 13.4) C. Paracrine secretions are . (Outcome 13.2‚ 13.4) D. Autocrine secretions are . (Outcome 13.2‚ 13.4) E. Exocrine glands secrete substances into . (Outcome 13.2‚ 13.4) F. Endocrine glands and their hormones control . (Outcome 13.1‚ 13.2‚ 13.3‚ 13.4) G.
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contractions). In contrast‚ the endocrine system is a slow but long-lasting response that uses glands which release hormones (chemicals) into the bloodstream. Endocrine System: The endocrine system is made up of the cells‚ tissues‚ and organs that secrete hormones into body fluids such as the blood stream. What is its function? -It influences metabolic activity by means of hormones and along with the nervous system‚ it coordinates and integrates activity of body cells. ENDOCRINE GLANDS:
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Human Endocrine System A system of glands and cells that make hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. The endocrine system controls growth‚ sexual development‚ sleep‚ hunger‚ and the way the body uses food. [pic] The human endocrine system modulates several processes of the body by the function of hormones. The endocrine system secretes hormones that control how bodily functions work. Thus‚ the human endocrine system watches
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Endocrine System Is a group of specialized organs and body tissues that produce‚ store‚ and secrete chemical substances known as hormones. As the body’s chemical messengers‚ hormones transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another. Because of the hormones they produce‚ endocrine organs have a great deal of influence over the body. Among their many jobs are regulating the body’s growth and development‚ controlling the function of various tissues‚ supporting pregnancy
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