These hormones regulate the way the body uses fasts/carbohydrates which help regulate production of proteins, temperature control and influences the heart rate. The Thyroid gland produces Calcitonin which regulates the amount of calcium in the blood stream and builds up calcium in the bones (Mayo Clinic, 2008). Hypothyroidism develops when the Thyroid gland doesn’t make enough hormones which slow down the body functions. Hyperthyroidism is the opposite, meaning the thyroid makes too much hormones. Five percent of the US population has Hypothyroidism (Mayo Clinic, 2008).
AO9CTown 1 Medical Terminology AO9Chitown Medical Terminology Chi Town Medical Terminology Ms. Smith December 4th, 2013 AO9CTown 2 Endocrine System The endocrine system assists the physiologic balance that is necessary for our survival. The endocrine system uses both the circulatory system and hormones to regulate a number of body functions, of which include, metabolism, growth, reproduction, and water and electrolyte balances (Shiland, 2010, p. 568). The endocrine system is composed of several single and paired ductless glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream. The hormones then regulate specific body functions by acting on target cells with receptor sites for those particular hormones only (Shiland, 2010, p. 568). The pituitary gland is also known as the hypohysis and is a tiny gland located behind the optic nerve in the cranial cavity.
Too much iodine in ones diet can trigger autoimmune thyroid disease and hypothyroidism. This disease means that the excessive amount of iodine in the bodies system can worsen the infilration of the thyroid by lymphocytes. These white blood cells are over produced due to a chronic injury or irritation and eventually blocking the thyroids ability to create hormones. Through pregnancy, women are advise to take supplementary iodine (sometimes in the forms of tablets), as the body is in need of extra hormones to create another human being. Over two billion people in the world are affected by iodine deficency and is becoming a public health issue.
This is called insulin resistance. According to Wong Lai Teng, “Insulin resistance is caused by defective insulin receptors on the target cells.” She goes on to state, “Insulin resistance occurs in association with obesity and pregnancy. In normal individuals who are obese or become pregnant, the B cells secrete increased amounts of insulin to compensate. Patients who have genetic susceptibility to diabetes cannot compensate because of their inherent defect in insulin secretion.” In both types 1 and 2 diabetes will show signs and symptoms, although, in type 2 diabetes, they may not be apparent for some
These changes may alter the following: ›hormone production and secretion ›hormone metabolism (how quickly hormones are broken down and leave the body) ›hormone levels circulating in blood ›target cell or target tissue response to hormones ›rhythms in the body, such as the menstrual cycle For example, increasing age is thought to be related to the development of type 2 diabetes, especially in people who might be at risk for this disorder. The aging process affects nearly every gland. With increasing age, the pituitary gland can become smaller and may not work as well. For example, production of growth hormone might decrease. Decreased growth hormone levels in older people might lead to problems such as decreased lean muscle, decreased heart function, and osteoporosis.
The reason for the syndrome is unknown, but researchers think that disruption of the development of the fetus leads to the problems to develop. The precise cause of Prune-Belly syndrome isn't known. Ulcerative colitis is thought to be an auto-immune condition. While constipation is a rather basic digestive problem, it is going to occur differently for different folks, simply because no 2 people have the same kind of bowel movement. Chronic constipation was attributed to a reduction in abdominal wall pressure, which is crucial to aid in
This causes damage that cannot be repair, meaning once you first perm your hair it will be altered that way forever unless you grow it out and cut it off. A relaxer is a chemical substance which contains lye, which is sodium hydroxide, or, no lye which active ingredient is guanidine hydroxide. A lye relaxer is supposed to be stronger than a no lye relaxer but no the less they both alter your and are chemically damaging. Also for pregnant women, relaxing of the hair can be harmful to the fetus. Relaxers can be absorbed through the skin of your scalp and cause poteintal harm to the fetus.
The mother could be physically, mentally, or emotionally unwell and not capable of being pregnant or having a child without endangering her health; the pregnancy could have possibly been the result of a terrible crime, such as rape or incest; the fetus could be unhealthy and be a danger to the mother's health. I truly believe that abortion is a good thing if used right. Many people are not ready to have another human in their life and raise it improperly. In 1987 a study was done to the woman who had abortions, to find out the
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY * An ectopic pregnancy, or eccysis, is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity. With rare exceptions, ectopic pregnancies are not viable. Furthermore, they are dangerous for the mother, since internal haemorrhage is a life threatening complication. * Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the Fallopian tube (called tubal pregnancies), but implantation can also occur in the cervix, ovaries, and abdomen. An ectopic pregnancy is a potential medical emergency, and, if not treated properly, can lead to death.
The endocrine system consists of mainly the pituitary and pineal glands in the brain, the thyroid and parathyroid in the throat, the thymus gland which is located near the heart, the adrenal and sexual glands. The hypothalamus also plays an important role in stimulating certain hormones from the pituitary gland. On a lesser degree neurons also secrete hormones into the bloodstream. The pituitary gland lies close to the hypothalamus of the brain and is often referred to as the master gland. This is because it secretes various hormones that control all the other glands in the body when stimulated by the hypothalamus.