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Thyroid Gland
Thyroid Gland
Produces thyroxine(T4), triiodothyronine(T3), and calcitonin
T3 and T4 are also known as Thyroid hormones
Regulate tissue growth and development
Increases basal metabolic rate
Calcitonin is stimulated or inhibited by blood calcium levels
Parathyroid Gland
Parathyroid Gland
Produces parathyroid hormone
Parathyroid hormone increases the number and activity of osteoclasts.
Acts on the kidneys to slow the rate of calcium and magnesium lost through urination
Increases the loss of phosphate levels in the blood and increases calcium and magnesium levels
Helps the kidney make calcitriol
Hyperthyroidism-over production of thyroid hormone. Symptoms are tremor, hair loss, sweating, fatigue and most notable bulging eyes and enlarge thyroid.
Thyroid Carcinoma-abnormal growth of cells. Symptoms are neck swelling, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness of voice.
Hyperparathyroidism- a enlargement of one or more parathyroid glands causing an overproduction of parathyroid hormone. Symptoms are kidney stones, stomach pain, bone and joint pain, and osteoporosis,
Hypoparathyroidism-production of low parathyroid hormone. Symptoms are fatigue, muscle spasms, dry skin, patchy hair loss, and brittle nails.
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Resource List
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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (2022, May 11). Hypoparathyroidism. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypoparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20355375
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (2023, April 14). Hyperparathyroidism. Mayo Clinic. Retrieved June 4, 2023, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperparathyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20356194
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