Minnie is a 19-year-old. She has not been feeling like herself, and her family members have noticed that her eyes seemed to bulge outward. She experienced unexpected weight loss, perspires with minimal exertion, and is restless, irritable and has trouble sleeping. In her examination, her doctor finds she has an elevated pulse and blood pressure. Her bloodwork revealed elevated thyroid levels, and low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Minnie was diagnosed with Graves Disease. By completing the following tasks, you can help Minnie understand her disease: 1. Using PAL 3.0 locate the structures listed below. 2. Write the function of each endocrine organ you have identified. 3. Describe the general action of thyroid hormone (T3 and T4). 4. Why would an overactive thyroid cause Minnie’s weight loss, sweating and elevated heart rate
Minnie is a 19-year-old. She has not been feeling like herself, and her family members have noticed that her eyes seemed to bulge outward. She experienced unexpected weight loss, perspires with minimal exertion, and is restless, irritable and has trouble sleeping. In her examination, her doctor finds she has an elevated pulse and blood pressure. Her bloodwork revealed elevated thyroid levels, and low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Minnie was diagnosed with Graves Disease. By completing the following tasks, you can help Minnie understand her disease:
1. Using PAL 3.0 locate the structures listed below.
2. Write the function of each endocrine organ you have identified.
3. Describe the general action of thyroid hormone (T3 and T4).
4. Why would an overactive thyroid cause Minnie’s weight loss, sweating and elevated heart rate
5. In Graves Disease, the immune system makes antibodies that stimulate TSH receptors on the thyroid gland. What effect does this have on Minnie’s thyroid?
6. Complete the review at the close of the chapter (27)
7. Complete PhysioEx 9.0 Exercise 4: Endocrine System Physiology
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