Factors that Affect Endocrine Function Everyone's body undergoes changes, some natural and some not, that can affect the way the endocrine system works. Some of the factors that affect endocrine organs include aging, certain diseases and conditions, stress, the environment, and genetics. Aging Despite age-related changes, the endocrine system functions well in most older people. However, some changes occur because of damage to cells during the aging process and genetically programmed cellular changes. 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.
However, she is warned that if the dizziness recurs, more active intervention may be necessary in the future. Objectives: 1. Terms 2. Physiology of the heart- electrical stimulation/ conduction 3. Thyroid- basic function, hyperthyroidism and pharmacology of hyperthyroidism 4.
Abstract A major part of the endocrine system consists of the pituitary gland also known as the Master gland because is controls many body functions. This gland secretes many different hormones into the bloodstream to target organs and is controlled by the hypothalamus. There are two parts to the pituitary gland; one is called the anterior lobe, and the other is the posterior lobe. The pituitary gland has many important function in body growth, metabolism, child birth and many others. If a problem arises within the pituitary gland, or hypothalamus, disorders and tumors may occur.
These sequelae include reactive arthritis; glomerulonephritis; endocarditis; erythema nodosum (which occurs predominantly in women); uveitis; thyroid disorders, such as Graves’ disease; hyperthyroidism; nontoxic goiter; and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Y. enterocolitica has been associated with reactive arthritis, which may occur even in the absence of obvious symptoms. The frequency of such postenteritis arthritic conditions is about 2% to 3%. In Japan, Y. pseudotuberculosis was implicated in the etiology of Kawasaki’s disease. Another complication is bacteremia, which raises the possibility of disease dissemination.
It has widespread connections with the rest of the forebrain and the midbrain. Partly through nerves and partly through hypothalamic hormones, the hypothalamus conveys messages to the pituitary gland, altering its release of hormones (Kalat, 2003). According to “American Accreditation Health Commission,” The hypothalamus is responsible for certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system. It synthesizes and secretes certain neurohormones, often called hypothalamic-releasing hormones, and these in turn stimulate or inhibit the secretion of pituitary hormones. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycle.
In the correct stage of hair growth, which in anagen, the hair is fully filled with the melanin and the follicle in fully attached to the blood supply which at the proliferation stage will absorb the light optimumly. Moreover, cooling method in the laser machine help to protect the tissue surrounding by lower the temperature of the skin. By adjusting the parameters such as the pulse duration, fluence, and wavelength in to the right position, it will optimally destruct the hair follicle and minimize the dermal damage. Furthermore, the destruction of the hair follicle can be achieved by three mechanisms. Firstly, from the photothermal, which the light in specific wavelength (600- 1100nm) is absorb by the melanin and heat up the hair shaft.
A biopsy will be taken to observe the absence of pigment-producing melanocytes and in some cases, a skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other causes of pigment loss. Your doctor may also perform blood tests to check the levels of thyroid or other hormones, and vitamin B12. Vitilgo is associated with pernicious anemia or hypertension whereas his/her doctor may take blood sample to check blood cell count. Vitiligo can be in the three following patterns of the body: focal,
Renal Replacement Therapy By: Shalandra Williams ITT-Tech Breckenridge School of Nursing Due: 11/17/14 Hemodialysis | | | There are multiple causes for kidney failure and kidney disease. Since the function of the kidneys are needed to maintain body vitality, a series of different treatments and medications may be tried. If treatments are unsuccessful, the option of dialysis is given. There are two forms of dialysis. The two forms of dialysis are hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor. What are some of the types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s (CAM? There are a number of Complementary and Alternative Medicine’s. NCCAM classifies the major CAM therapies into five categories, or domains: 1. Alternative Medical Systems: Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice.
AO9CTown 3 The parathyroids are four small glands located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland in the neck. In response to low level of calcium they secrete parathyroid hormone (Shiland, 2010, p. 570). The adrenal glands also known as suprarenals, are paired one on top of each kidney (Shiland, 2010, p. 570). The pancreas is located inferior and posterior to the stomach and has both exocrine and endocrine functions. The exocrine function releases digestive enzymes through a duct into the small intestines.