DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Raul Campusano-Flores Mackenzie Sullivan 7 th block

HYPOTHALMUS Neurogenic Diabetes Insipidus Occurs due to low levels of ADH production from the hypothalamus. Tertiary Hypothyroidism Deficiency of TRH.

KIDNEYS Nephrotic syndrome The filters in the kidney leak an excessive amount of protein. Kidney stones Small, hard deposits that form inside your kidneys.

PITUITARY Acromegaly Acromegaly is caused by prolonged overproduction of GH(growth hormones) by the pituitary gland Hypopituitarism The pituitary gland either fails to produce one or more of its hormones or doesn't produce enough of them.

PANCREAS Pancreatitis Inflammation of the pancreas. 5a0FapF2M Pancreatic cancer

THYROID Graves Disease Graves' disease is an immune system disorder that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). Goiter Enlargement of the thyroid gland

GASTROINTESTINAL microscopic colitis Inflammation of the bowel. Celiac disease Digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.

ADRENAL GLAND Cushing's Syndrome Long-term exposure to too much cortisol Addison's disease When your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones.

TESTICLES Testicular cancer Occurs when abnormal cells in the testicles divide and grow uncontrolled. Hypogonadism When the testicles (gonads) do not produce enough testosterone.

OVARIES Ovarian Cysts A fluid-filled sac found in the ovaries. Premature ovarian failure When a woman's ovaries stop working before she is 40.

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