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    product of the cholesterol synthetic pathway Tissues involved in the synthesis: Skin Liver Kidneys Target Organs: Gut Bone Parathyroids VITAMIN D SYNTHESIS Parathyroid Hormone àsecreted from four parathyroid glands in the region of the thyroid gland Hormonal Control of Calcium Metabolism HYPERCALCEMIA àthe state of blood calcium levels above the expected normal range in a healthy population àionized or free calcium—biologically active 50% àbound calcium àAlbumin àCitrate

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    (overactive thyroid) A disease that causes the thyroid to make too much thyroid hormone. Although Graves’ disease can be diagnosed from the results of one or two tests‚ your doctor may use several methods to double-check the findings and rule out other disorders. An analysis of your blood will show if the levels of two hormones- tetraiodothyrinine (free T-4) and triiodothyronine (free T-3)‚ which are produced or regulated by the thyroid- are higher than normal. If they are‚ and if levels of thyroid-stimulating

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    used to assess thyroid function. It is ordered primarily to help diagnose hyperthyroidism and may be ordered to help monitor the status of a person with a known thyroid disorder. The T3 test is usually ordered following an abnormal TSH and T4 test. Either the total T3 or the free T3 may be ordered. Since most of the T3 is bound to protein‚ the total T3 can be affected by protein levels and protein binding ability‚ but the free T3 is not. T3 testing may be ordered along with thyroid antibodies to help

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    Soap and Clean & Clear Oil Free Foaming Facial Cleanser3. What does Triclosan do to the Human Body? * In animals studies Triclosan; lowers thyroid hormone levels‚ alters liver function‚ and interferes with thyroid gene settings during development.  Part of its mode of action appears to be stimulating the liver to inappropriately clear the thyroid hormone out of the body2.  Even though these findings are based on animal

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    cracking skin. Graves’ disease is mainly associated with the thyroid ophthalmopathy; however‚ hypothyroidism is can also result in this kind of a disorder. The symptoms involved are inclusive

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    adrenal insufficiency is typically accompanied by: Diabetes mellitus. Hypercalcaemia. Sudden recent weight gain. Hypotension. Causes of hypoparathyroidism listed below are true EXCEPT: Post- ? 1 therapy for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer. Complication of thyroid and /or parathyroid surgery. Parathyroid solitary (multiple) adenomas. Autoimmune. The following statements are true except…: Stroke. Is one of the most common neurologic disease. Is a hereditary disease of an individual whose

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    Lab 1 – Exercise 4: Endocrine System ACTIVITY 1: Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone Part 1: Chart 1: Effects of Hormones on Metabolic Rate Normal Rat Thyroidectomized Rat Hypophysectomized Rat Baseline Weight Ml O2 used in 1 minute Ml O2 used per hour Metabolic rate Palpation results 250 grams 7.1 ml 426ml 1704 ml O2/kg/hr NO MASS 245 grams 6.3 ml 378 ml 1542.86 ml O2/kg/hr

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    Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone Part 1 1 Which rat had the fastest basal metabolic rate (BMR)? The normal rat had the faster basal metabolic rate‚ because it was not missing its pituitary gland or its thyroid gland. 2 Why did the metabolic rates differ between the normal rat and the surgically altered rats? How well did the results compare with your prediction? The normal rat has the highest BMR because it has the glands required to stimulate and regulate the release of thyroid hormones. 3

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    BODY - IMPORTANT the thyroid is a small gland located below the skin and muscles at the front of the neck. It’s brownish red‚ with left and right halves (called lobes) that look like a butterfly’s wings. It’s light like a butterfly‚ too‚ and usually weighs less than an ounce. As small as it is‚ though‚ the thyroid has an enormously important job to do‚ especially for teens. It manufactures the hormones that help control metabolism and growth. To do its job‚ the thyroid needs a chemical element

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    the result of an overactive thyroid hormone usually resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland‚ and it is most common in older cats. While it does occur in younger cats‚ it is a rare occurrence as only about 5% of cases are from younger cats. [4] The enlargement of the thyroid gland is typically the result of a non-cancerous tumor located in the gland. The thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) is produced in the two thyroid glands in the neck on either side of the trachea. The thyroid hormone regulates metabolism

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