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Endocrine System

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

IT CONTROLS YOUR LIFE
It's all about the hormones. TSH, estrogen, testosterone, etc...
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Regulates homeostasis by releasing hormones that stimulate the endocrine system

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Produces melatonin from serotonin,
Affects sleeping patterns
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Controls energy consumption, produces proteins, and affects the body's sensitivity to hormones.

-TSH-
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Only purpose is to regulate calcium lvls in the body
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Insulin and glucagon. Regulates blood sugar
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On the kidneys
Cortisol, aldosterone,androgens
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
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Women- ovaries-

Men- testes-
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HYPOTHYROIDISM

  • Tired, weak, depression
  • Dry skin, brittle nails
  • Increased sensitivity to cold temperatures
  • Constipation
  • Confusion, concentration issues, memory issues
Hashimoto's thyroiditis-- immune system attacked thyroid gland. TSH-- stimulates thyroid to start body systems. Hashimoto's linked to diabetes, Addison's disease, RA, pernicious anemia, premature menopause.


http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hypothyroidism-topic-overview


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PCOS

  • Menstrual abnormalities
  • Excess androgen
  • Polycystic ovaries
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/polycystic-ovary-syndrome/DS00423


Cyst-- a closed sac, can contain, tissue, air, fluids, or semi-solid material.

Caused by: too much insulin, abnormal development, genetics, inflammation.

Can cause: t2 diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnea, endometrial cancer, amongst other things.
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BPA AND BREAST CANCER

  • BPA is an estrogen like chemical
  • Increased estrogen linked to cancers: breast and prostate
  • 90% people have BPA
  • Found in fetal tissue and umbilical cords
BPA is used for food preservation but many companies are removing this chemical because of its health risks.

FDA ban in bottles,formula packaging

Concerned it can cause detrimental effects in the brain, behavior and prostate glands.

Breast cancer researcher say they don't have enough data to know for sure about the cancer link.

www.wtsp.com/news/local/article/339158/12/Researchers-raise-concerns-about-...

Monica Fernandez