Anterior Pituitary Gland
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes people not to grow
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Hormone: Growth Hormone (GH)
Disease: Dwarfism
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes decreased breathing (respiratory depression), lower than normal blood sodium levels, hypothermia (low body temperature), confusion or mental slowness and shock.
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Hormone: Thyroid Hormone
Disease: Myxedema
Hypersecretion of this hormone causes, weight gain, mainly in your waist, hips, and thighs, menstrual problems, worsening of premenstrual syndrome and fatigue.
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Hormone: Estrogen
Disease: N/A
Hyposecretion of these hormones causes the immune system to attack the outer portion of the adrenal glands.
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Hormone: Cortisol and Aldosterone
Disease: Addison’s Disorder
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes weight loss, hunger, blurry vision and numbness or tingling in hands or feet.
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Hormone: Insulin
Disease: Diabetes Mellitus
Hypersecretion of this hormone causes growth of bones in the face
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Hormone- Growth Hormone (GH)
Disease-Acromegaly
More of this hormone causes an excessive calcium reabsorption from bone as both have a negative feedback loop and PTH stimulates osteoclasts and inhibits osteoblasts.
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Hormone: PTH (Calcium regulation)
Disease: Hyperparathyroidism
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes heavy/irregular menstrual bleeding and miscarriage.
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Hormone: Progesterone
Disease: N/A
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, hypoglycemia, migraine, restless legs syndrome, sleep disorders
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Hormone: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Disease: N/A
Hyper secretion of this hormone causes drowsiness and reduced core body temperature.
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Hormone: Melatonin
Disease: N/A
Hypersecretion of this hormone causes unwanted production of milk, disturbances to the menstrual cycle and or testosterone deficiency (in men)
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Hormone: Prolactin
Disease: Hyperprolactinemia
Hyposecretion of this hormone increases membrane permeability to sodium, resulting in muscle twitching, cramping, spasms, or convulsions.
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Hormone: PTH (Calcium Regulation)
Disease: Hypoparathyroidism
Hypersecretion of this hormone in women results in facial hair.
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Hormone: Testosterone
Disease: Hirsutism
Hypersecretion of this hormone causes high blood pressure, anxiety, excessive sweating, heart palpitations, headaches
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Hormone: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine
Disease: N/A
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes immune system underdrive
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Hormone: Thymosin
Disease: N/A
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes severe fatigue, low blood pressure, frequent and prolonged infections, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain, and confusion
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Hormone: ACTH
Disease: None (No name for the hyposecretion of this hormone)
Hypersecretion of this hormone causes massive bone loss.
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Hormone: Parathyroid hormone
Disease: Hyperparathyroidism
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes hot flashes and/or night sweats, trouble sleeping, mood swings and dry skin.
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Hormone: Estrogen
Disease: N/A
Hyposecretion of this hormone causes low blood glucose levels and low blood sodium levels. They may include general weakness, abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and cravings for salty food
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Hormone: Corticosteroids
Disease: Addison's disease
Hypersecretion of this hormone can cause weight loss, venous thrombosis and a characteristic skin rash.
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Hormone: Glucagon
Disease: Diabetes
Hypersecretion of this hormone makes you feel lethargic, you feel cold, and you get a goiter.
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Hormone: Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Disease: Hyperthyroidism
Deficiency of this hormone causes impaired neurological function, stunted growth, and physical deformities.
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Hormone: Thyroid Hormone
Disease: Cretinism
Hyposecretion of this hormone can delay puberty in boys.
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Hormone: Testosterone
Disease: N/A
Hypersecretion of this hormone is characterized by high blood glucose levels and accumulation of lipid deposits on the face and neck.
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Hormone: Cortisol
Disease: Cushing's disease
Hypersecretion of this hormone results in immune system overdrive.
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Hormone: Thymosin
Disease: N/A