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| Functions of Endocrine system | *produce hormones.
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| Hormones | chemical messenger with a specialized function
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| Major Glands | *Pituitary gland (two lobes) *Thyroid gland *four parathyroid glands *Two adrenal glands *Pancreas *Thymus *Pineal gland Two Gonads (ovaries or testes)
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| Endocrinologist | MD that diagnoses and treats problems related to the glands in the endocrine system
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| Diabetes Insipidus | producing too little antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or kidney's inability to respond to ADH. Bothe result in too much fluid being lost from the body. Symptoms are polydipsia (thirsty) and polyuria
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| Acromegaly | Enlargement caused by extremities excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty.
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| Giantism | Abnormal overgrowth of the body caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone before puberty.
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| hypothyroidism | deficiency of thyroid hormone secretion; symptoms may include fatigue, depression, sensitivity to cold, and decreased metabollic rate.
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| Cretinism | Hypothyroidism in infancy or childhood leading to lack of normal physical and mental growth
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| Myxedema | Severe hypothyroidism in adults; symptoms include enlarged tongue and puffiness of the hands and face.
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| Hyerthyroidism | excessive thyroid hormones in the blood; symptoms include, Increased metabolic rate, increased sweating, nervousness, and weight loss
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| Graves Disease | Autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism, goiter and Exopthalmos
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| Goiter | Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland that produces swelling in the front of the neck
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| Exopthalmos | Abnormal protrusion of the eyes
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| Hypoparathyroidism | insufficient or absent secretion from the parathyroid gland; symptoms are, hypocalcemia, and tetany. (periodic muscle spams and tremors)
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