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Hyperfunction: too much hormone being produced Hypofunction: not enough hormone being produced
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Hyperfunction of the pituitary so too much growth hormone is produced during childhood Symptoms: ◦ Excessive height
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Hyperfunction of the pituitary so too much growth hormone is produced in adulthood Symptoms: Overdevelopment of bones in the face, hands, and feet; protruding chin
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Hypofunction of the pituitary so not enough growth hormone is produced in childhood Symptoms: Short stature
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Thyroid produces too much thyroxine Symptoms: ◦ Goiter: Enlargement of the thyroid gland ◦ Exophthalmos: Bulging eyeballs
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Thyroid does not produce enough thyroxine Symptoms: ◦ Obesity ◦ Dry, itchy skin ◦ Dry, brittle hair ◦ Muscle cramps
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Hyperfunction of the parathyroid causing it to produce too much parathyroid hormone Decreased calcium levels effect the function of the nerves Symptoms: ◦ Convulsive twitching develops ◦ Person dies due to spasms of the respiratory muscles
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Hyperfunction of the adrenal cortex which causes and increase in adrenocorticosteroids Symptoms: ◦ Obesity ◦ Muscle weakness ◦ High blood pressure ◦ Excessive hair growth ◦ Buffalo hump
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Hypofunction of the adrenal cortex results in not enough adrendocorticosteriods produced Symptoms: ◦ Bronzing of the skin ◦ Not enough glucose in the blood ◦ Low blood pressure
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Hypofuction of the pancreas causing a decrease in insulin production Too much glucose is left in the blood Symptoms: ◦ Increased hunger and thirst ◦ Increased urination ◦ Weight loss ◦ Blurred vision
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