Discussion: Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Hyper
Discussion: Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Hyper
Discussion: Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Hyper
Week 10 discussion This week you have learned about common Endocrine disorders in the Adult and Geriatric patient. For the purpose of this discussion select one of the following Endocrine disorders and provide the following in your initial post: Common Signs and symptoms seen Screening assessment tools Recommended diagnostic tests (if any) Treatment plans both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic based on current clinical practice guidelines Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Hyper/hypothyroidism Pituitary Disorders
Glands of the Endocrine System
Each gland of the endocrine system releases specific hormones into your bloodstream. These hormones travel through your to other cells and help control or coordinate many body processes.
Endocrine glands include:
- Adrenal glands: Two glands that sit on top of the that release the hormone cortisol.
- Hypothalamus: A part of the lower middle that tells the pituitary gland when to release hormones.
- Ovaries: The that release eggs and produce hormones.
- Islet cells in the : Cells in the control the release of the hormones and glucagon.
- Parathyroid: Four tiny glands in the neck that play a role in bone development.
- Pineal gland: A gland found near the center of the that may be linked to patterns.
- Pituitary gland: A gland found at the base of behind the . It is often called the “master gland” because it influences many other glands, especially the . Problems with the pituitary gland can affect bone growth, a woman’s menstrual cycles, and the release of milk.
- Testes: The male reproductive glands that produce and hormones.
- Thymus: A gland in the upper chest that helps develop the body’s immune system early in life.
