HORMONES AND DISORDERS

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is any disturbance within the body, which can also be referred to as general adaptation syndrome

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Stress

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is produced by the adrenal glands when the body experiences stress. also known as the emergency hormone

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Adrenaline or epinephrine

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It results when the thyroid produces a lot of thyroid hormones.

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Hyperthyroidism

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is a condition where a person experiences symptoms like nervousness, rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and protruding eyes.

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Hyperthyroidism

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It results from the over or under stimulation of the anterior pituitary.

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Hypothyroidism or goiter

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is condition where the enlargement of thyroid gland occurs.

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Hypothyroidism or goiter

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seafood is rich in

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iodine

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Thyroid hormones uses ———— , a component of iodized salt and seafood, in making thyroid hormones

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iodide

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determine the rate of metabolism in the body.

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Thyroid hormones

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is a condition in adults where the bones of the face and the hands thicken.

This is also caused by hypersecretion or overproduction of GH.

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Acromegaly

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is the abnormal or excessive growth.

This is caused by hypersecretion or overproduction of GH which can cause the femur to grow very long.

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Gigantism

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was the shortest man in history with a height of 1.95 ft.

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Chandra Bahadur Dangi

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is a condition characterized by stunted growth in children. This is caused by the hyposecretion or underproduction of GH.

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Hypopituitary dwarfism

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controls normal growth. Its function is to increase the growth rate of the bones and secreted by the pituitary gland.

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Growth hormones (GH) or the somatotropin

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Hormonal impediments and abnormalities may lead to ——————————– which can be temporary or permanent

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biological and physiological disorders

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Blood glucose meter monitors the sugar level for ———— which is a common hormonal disorder

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Diabetes

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The adrenal medulla releases epinephrine and norepinephrine due to ————— to increase the amount of energy available for immediate use.

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short-term stress

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affects heart and metabolic rates.

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Epinephrine

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controls blood pressure.

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Norepinephrine

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in long-term stress, —————- stimulates the adrenal cortex to synthesize and secrete corticosteroids

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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like cortisol, stimulates fuel-mobilization by promoting glucose synthesis from proteins.

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Glucocorticoids

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maintains salt and water balance.

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Mineralocorticoids

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is a condition where there is a decreased secretion from adrenal cortex due.

This is caused by cortex degradation due to autoimmune responses, tuberculosis or invasion by cancer.

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Addison’s disease

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Syndrome is where there is excess secretion of the adrenal cortex.

It is caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood due to an adrenal gland tumor.

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Cushing’s Syndrome

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Cushing’s Syndrome synptoms

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buffalo hump, moon face, excessive hairiness, acne everywjere, slow healing of cuts, irregular menustration

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regulates how the body uses and stores glucose and fat.

It is produced by the pancreas.

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Insulin

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Insulin, a peptide hormone consisting of – amino acid residues

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impact blood glucose levels and insulin production.

They start as a metabolic syndrome related to both hormonal and nutritional imbalances.

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Diabetes and hypoglycemia

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happens when the body does not respond to insulin leading to blood glucose imbalance

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Insulin resistance

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forms of diabetes

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Prediabetes, Type 1 diabetes , Type 2 diabetes

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is the condition when blood glucose levels are higher than normal range but not enough to exhibit diabetes diagnosis.

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Prediabetes

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occurs when the pancreas makes very little or no insulin.

This can be solved by taking insulin every day.

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Type 1 diabetes

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is when the body becomes resistant to the action of insulin.

It is the most common form of diabetes.

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Type 2 diabetes

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Synptoms of typw 2 diabetes

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Increased thirst, frequent urination, feeling very tired, blurry vision, slow healing of wound, abnormal patches of dark skin

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are the reproductive hormones.

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Estrogen and progesterone (women) and testosterone (men)

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happens when the ovaries fail to develop or function properly.

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Ovarian insufficiency or premature menopause

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can be associated with low estrogen and causes gradual loss of bone density (osteoporosis).

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Menopause

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is when ovaries form collections of fluid in the follicle and fail to regularly release eggs.

Symptoms: irregular menstrual periods

Cause: excess androgen levels

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Polycystic ovary syndrome

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cause of Polycystic ovary syndrome

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Cause: excess androgen levels

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a hormone that regulates the sleep–wake cycle

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Melatonin

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is the trouble in sleeping

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Insomnia or sleep deprivation