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What is the shape of the thyroid?
a small butterfly-shaped.
What does PTH stands for?
Parathyroid Gland
What does the Hypothalamus do?
keeps your body in a stable state or internal balance.
What is the pituitary gland?
The major endocrine gland.
What does TSH stand for?
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Give me 5 symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Constipation.
Fatigue.
Cold sensitivity.
Weight gain.
Dry skin.
Forgetfulness.
What are the two types of Hyperthyroidism?
Graves disease and Excessive iodine
What is the function of the thyroid?
produces hormones to control your body's metabolism.
Give me 5 symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
Hand tremor.
Weight loss.
Nervousness.
Fast heart rate.
Trouble sleeping.
Brittle skin.
Muscle weakness.
Irritability.
Weaker or less frequent menstrual periods.
What happens if there is an underproduction of PTH?
Ca concentration in the blood begins to fall.
How does the endocrine system regulate metabolism?
By controlling how your body uses energy, stores fat, and manages blood sugar.
What is the endocrine system?
The endocrine system acts as a chemical messenger network that consists of numerous glands, such as thyroid and pituitary glands.
What is metabolism?
the set of chemical reactions in the body's cell that change food into energy.
How is a person's metabolism regulated?
Metabolism is controlled by an individual's endocrine system.
How do endorphins influence metabolism?
Endorphins slow the release of TSH from the pituitary gland which lowers the release of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3).