Endocrine system
name two glands in the Endocrine system
Hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Thyroid, Adrenal glands, Pineal gland, Pancreas, Ovaries, Testes
Where is your thyroid located?
The front of your neck
is hypothyroidism an overactive or under active thyroid?
Under active thyroid
Whats the most common disease related to hyperthyroidism?
Graves Disease
Who is more likely to get a thyroid disorder women or men?
Women
What is the endocrine system?
Network of several glands that make and release hormones
What shape does your thyroid gland make?
A butterfly shape
Name 3 symptoms of hypothyroidism
Tiredness, sensitivity to cold, weight gain, muscle weakness, slow heart rate, depression, dry skin, a puffy face, a hoarse voice, coarse hair and skin, Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness, Menstrual cycles heavier than usual or irregular, memory problems
When your thyroid Produces and releases more hormones than your body needs
name three foods that have iodine in it
Seaweed, fish, shellfish, dairy products
Name two functions of the endocrine system controls
Whats your thyroids main job?
To control your metabolism
what are peoples metabolisms like when you have an under active thyroid
Decreased metabolic rate so people tend to gain weight
what three things are tested when getting bloodwork to measure your thyroid levels
T3, T4, and TSH levels
Whats iodine job in the thyroid?
Necessary to ensure proper thyroid functions and essential component for the thyroid hormones T4 and T3
Regulate reactions such as protein synthesis, enzymatic activities, and are critical determinants of metabolic activities
How can you keep your endocrine system healthy?
- keeping a healthy weight
- exercise
- proper nutrition
- good sleep
- avoid alcohol and smoking
What are the three parts of the thyroid?
Right lobe, left lobe, and isthmus
which diets worsen your thyroid health
keto diet, fasting, soy, goitrogens
What is graves eye disease?
Graves' disease makes the immune system attack the muscles and other tissues around the eyes which causes swelling behind the eye sockets, so makes the eyes bulge out
What percent of the US population has a thyroid condition?
12%
what parts of your body does your endocrine system control
your endocrine system controls your whole body
What are the two main hormones your thyroid produces and are they active or inactive?
Thyroxine (T-4) and Triiodothyronine (T-3)
T4 is inactive but T3 is active so when T4 is released to certain parts of your body it is then transformed into T3 by de-iodination
What is the medication called that people take for hypothyroidism and what does it do?
levothyroxine and it is a hormone medicine that replaces the hormones your thyroid can no longer take
name one nutrient supplement and how it helps your thyroid
Magnesium, L-Carnitine, Essential Fatty Acids
what percent of people are unaware of there thyroid conditions?
up to 60%