Hypothyroidism is one of the top diseases that goes unnoticed. Not many people know the affects the thyroid gland can have on the body, and how the thyroid gland has a part in regulating the many different systems. This paper will explain the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland, the description, sign and symptoms, causes and risk factors, the diagnosis of the disease, and the possible treatment plans for the disease. The thyroid gland, which is the largest endocrine gland in adults, is
Introduction Hypothyroidism is defined by a reduction in the release of the main thyroid hormones, Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential in the homeostatic maintenance in the area of metabolic function (PetMD, 2017). This condition is not life-threatening and is usually very inexpensive to treat (WebMD, 2017). While there are many causes for hypothyroidism, the common causes include shrinking of the thyroid gland, tumors or cancer of the thyroid, congenital disease
underneath the larynx also known as the voice box, and straddling the windpipe. It consists of two types of tissues, follicular and parafollicular. The follicular tissues are the ones that secrete hormones containing iodine called thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The parafollicular tissues secrete the hormone called calcitonin. Together these play an important role regulating calcium balance and metabolism. Thyroid hormones regulate
The Pathology of the Thyroid Gland Introduction The thyroid gland is the largest gland located in the neck. It is positioned in the anterior or front of the neck below the skin and muscle layers. The thyroid gland has the shape of a butterfly with the two wings being characterized by the left and right thyroid lobes which wrap around the trachea. The only role of the thyroid is to make thyroid hormone. This hormone has an effect on almost all tissues of the body where it augments cellular activity
Introduction to Hypothyroidism Revolution Overview The thyroid gland is responsible for creating the hormones which are located in front of the neck below the voice box. Condition in which thyroid gland is not able to produce sufficient thyroid hormones named thyroxin is called Hypothyroidism. Without thyroid hormones many functions of the body become slow. Tom Brimeyer is the creator of the Hypothyroidism Revolution. This program allows people to control or finish the problem of hypothyroidism by
Thyroid Problems Causes The thyroid is a small, butterfly shaped gland located at the front of the neck. The thyroid produces the thyroid hormones, including the two major ones, namely the tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which are essential for regulating the metabolic activities, growth, and several other body functions. Thyroid disease, malfunctions of the thyroid gland, hyperthyroid (overactive) or hypothyroid (underactive) are showing signs in our population of becoming an epidemic
Topic: Thyroid Disorder Purpose: To inform what Thyroid disorder is and introduce the main two branches of it. Importance to Audience: - 1. According to an article written by George E. Springer, Jr. D.C., N.M.D., D.C.B.C.N. “an estimated 27 million Americans have Thyroid Disease”. 2. Not everyone knows the difference between types of Thyroid Disorders. 3. Treatment options vary depending on Thyroid Disorders. Thesis Statement: Many may wonder what the thyroid is; as per Merriam-Webster’s
A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. They are usually painless, but cause a cough and can make it difficult to breathe. Although the gland is enlarged, it does not particularly mean that it is malfunctioning. The most common cause of a goiter is a lack of iodine in a person's diet. Iodine can be found in various seafood and dairy products. In the United States, where iodized salt is common, goiters are more often
As a results of osteoclast death, the remodeling site becomes free of osteoclasts (Del Fattore , Teti ,and Rucci 2008). Phase 3: osteoblast precursors proliferate and differentiate at the remodeling site and start synthesizing new collagen matrix (Wilson 2011). They also initiate matrix mineralization by releasing small matrix vehicles which include Ca and phosphate and ALP (Anderson 2003). Additionally, the osteoblasts produce different factors that are stored within the newly synthesized
The thyroid gland is located in the lower front part of your neck. In this gland, hormones are release that travel through the bloodstream which affect almost every part of the body all the way from the heart, brain and muscles to the skin. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two diseases associated with the thyroid. These two diseases are both related to the thyroid but affect the body in different ways. Hypothyroidism, is when your thyroid isn’t making enough thyroid hormone. This is also