“Acromegaly?” “Yes, it’s a very rare disease, glandular in origin, activated by a defective pituitary.” “Doctor can’t you tell me in plain English what’s wrong with me and how serious it is?” “I’m trying to tell you. You have a glandular disorder, a disorder of the pituitary gland; a disease so rare that medical science ...
Osmoregulation is defined as the ability of the body to control the levels of water, salts and other ions found within the cells of the blood and body. This mechanism is critical to the body’s ability to maintain homeostasis; a state of inner balance. What is homeostasis and how does it relate to osmoregulation? Homeostasis ...
Growth hormone is a peptide that is produced in the body that is secreted by the pituitary gland and is responsible for cell growth and reproduction. It is a primary substance that helps with muscle mass gain as well as for the growth of children during puberty. Unfortunately there are individuals who become growth hormone ...
Did your doctor say you have a low TSH level? A TSH level is measured by drawing a tube of blood and sending it to the lab where the level of TSH in the blood can be quantified. What does a low TSH level mean? What is TSH? TSH is a hormone produced by the ...
Although Graves’ disease can affect anyone, it is more common in women and usually affects them before the age of 40. The ultimate goal for treatment is to stop the over production of the thyroid hormones. Symptoms of Graves Disease There are many symptoms to Graves ‘ disease and everyone’s body is different. You may ...
Cushing’s disease, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is rarely seen in cats. It is more common in females than in males, and is usually seen in middle-aged or older cats. Cushing’s disease occurs when there is a tumor on the pituitary gland or on the adrenal glands, which causes the production of excessive Cortisol. The body ...
