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Endocrine System Pathology

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AcromegalyEnlargement of extremities after puberty, with overgrowth of bones of hands, feet and face
Addison's DiseaseInsufficient production of steroids from the adrenal glands
Cushing's DiseaseExcess glucocorticoid levels, side effect with use of steroids to treat inflammatory diseases
Cushing's DiseaseProduces moon-like fullness of face
Diabetes MellitusLack of insulin - disorder causing hyperglycemia
Diabetes MellitusHigh levels of glucose (sugar) in blood
DwarfismHyposecretion of growth hormone.
GigantismOvergrowth of the pituitary gland before puberty, leading to abnormal overgrowth of body
GoiterEnlargement of the thyroid gland
Graves' DiseaseOveractivity of thyroid gland, with enlarged gland and ocular problems
Graves' DiseaseCan cause protrusion of eyeballs
HyperthyroidismPathological diseases of the thyroid gland are hypothyroidism and _
HypoglycemiaAbnormally low levels of glucose (sugar) in blood
HypoparathyroidismInsufficient or absent secretion of parathyroid glands
HypothyroidismPathological diseases of the thyroid gland are hyperthyroidism and _
TetanyIntermittent muscle spasm due to parathyroid deficiency


Health Sciences Instructor
Willow Spring High School
NC

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