bio endocrine system

Question 1

hyperthyroidism

Answer 1

Is a condition in which the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. The condition is often referred to as an “overactive thyroid.”

Question 2

what causes hyperthyroidism

Answer 2

• the thyroid produces too much thyroxin
  -The anterior pituitary releases too much TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).
• Graves disease

Question 3

hyperthyroidism symptoms

Answer 3

-weight loss
- rapid or irregular heartbeat
-irritability trouble sleeping, fatigue
-shaky hands, muscle weakness
-sweating or trouble tolerating heat
-an enlargement in the neck called a goiter
- frequent bowel movements

Question 4

hypothyroidism

Answer 4

Is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.

Question 5

what causes hypothyroidism

Answer 5

Iodine deficiency - iodine is necessary for the production of thyroxine.

hyperthyroidism treatments

Hashimoto’s Disease - this is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland.

Question 6

LH

Answer 6

causes ovulation

Question 7

FSH

Answer 7

causes maturation of the egg

Question 8

estrogen

Answer 8

thickens the endometrium lining