Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 1AWYL
The condition hypothyroidism is characterized by a decrease in the synthesis and secretion of the chemical thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland, an organ in the neck that is part of the endocrine system. Explain how this condition involves all levels of organization in the body.
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The endocrine system is composed of glands that secrete hormones that regulate the activity of different body cells. The pituitary gland is often called the "master gland" because it controls the activities of other glands.
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What effect will an increase or decrease in production have on the target organs?What signs and symptoms are associated with this condition and how is it treated?
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Since blood levels of thyroid hormones are elevated, the hypothalamus would not release TRH and the Anterior Pituitary Gland would release more TSH.
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The condition hypothyroidism is characterized by a decrease in the synthesis and secretion of the chemical thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland, an organ in the neck that is part of the endocrine system. Which level of organization does not match this condition?
A. The thyroid glad is regulated by others hormones from other glands in the body at an organ system level.
B. The endocrine system works with the cardiovascular system to allow transporting the hormones throughout the body function at the organism level.
C. At the tissue level group's of follicular cells that make the thyroid hormones form a spherical structure with a hollow interior called follicle.
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