Main System Functions
What biological processes does it regulate?
It regulates all biological processes in the body, including conception through adulthood and into old age, development of the brain and nervous system, and the growth of the reproductive system.
Hypothalamus...
Links endocrine and nervous system together; drives the endocrine system
What are the 2 diseases or conditions?
Diabetes mellitus and Thyroid dysfunction
What is the cost?
$5,000+
Two treatments are..
Checking and closely monitoring blood sugar & injecting insulin
What is the Endocrine system made up of?
The endocrine system is made up of all the body’s different hormones.
Pituitary Gland..
Receives signals from the hypothalamus
How many Americans have Thyroid?
20 million
What are some future possibilities?
artificial pancreas, nasal spray, inhaler.
How many times per day do you need to test blood sugar? (Blood-glucose)
4+
What does it control?
Metabolism and Blood Sugar
Pancreas...
Produces insulin and glucagon. Both of these help regulate concentration of sugar in blood
!!DAILY DOUBLE!!
What percentage of people with Thyroid do not even realize they have it?
Around 60%
What could this cause?
Ketoacidosis
What types of diabetes are there? Which are which(how can one get them)?
Type 1 - genetics
Type 2 - laziness and obesity
Some major constituents are...
Female ovaries, male testes, and other glands
Adrenal Glands...
Produces hormones in response to stress. Regulates blood pressure, metabolism, and body’s salt/water balance
What is Thyroid Dysfunction?
Thyroid dysfunction is when your body produces too much or too little thyroid hormone.
No need to do this every 3 days.
Inject yourself with a needle
What is the percentage of people with diabetes?
10.5%
What are some of the major constituent glands?
the glands: Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal
Thyroid Gland...
Critical to healthy development/maturation of vertebrates and regulates metabolism
Treatments of Thyroid?
Treatments are antithyroid medication, radioactive iodine, and surgery.
Best of all pros... you can do what
Eat sugary foods!
What are ways people get diabetes?
Environmental and Genetic