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1 What in the World is a Goiter? Systems of the Body Research

2 The Problem I’m telling my neighbor that I feel tired all the time and can’t loose weight. She says, “What about your thyroid?” What is the thyroid? Why should I worry?

3 What is that baseball on Great Granny’s neck? My Great Grandma Mary had a big lump on her neck. My mom said, “Oh, it’s a goiter.” Take a look at what I’m talking about…..

4 An example of grade III (large and deficiency. Unable to meet the body's hormonal needs, the thyroid becomes enlarged to compensate. [c Lester V. Bergman/Corbis. Reproduced by permission.] Most cases of goiter in the developing world are due to a lack of iodine Taken from Healthline.com

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8 My Research Question What exactly is a goiter and why does the body create it?

9 Plan your research steps Choose your research resources Compare and contrast EVERYTHING you read

10 The Endocrine System Teen Health and Wellness tells me that goiter is caused by a lack of iodine in the diet. In the 1930’s there were so many people with goiter who lived in the Great Lakes region [where my family is from], that the US government mandated that iodine be added to table salt. Today goiter is very rare in the United States. Thyroid problems may lead to Hyperthyroidism or Hypothyroidism – Fatigue & weight are symptoms Looks like I need to get a thyroid checkup!


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