Hormone (or endocrine) disruptors interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system. They can: mimic a natural hormone and thus fool the body into responding a certain way, interfere with the reception of hormones by hormone receptors, directly alter a hormone and impede its function, cause the body to overproduce or under produce natural hormones, or decrease or increase the number of hormone receptors. These effects are especially

(Sims & Haggerty, Description section, 2006, ¶ 2). A Palpable Goiter's Presence The journal article, "Hyperthyroidism" (N.d.), explains that a goiter denotes the enlargement of the thyroid gland. The majority of individuals with a goiter will not likely realize it, until the goiter grows to a visible or palpable size, as a goiter may develop to enormous size prior to producing symptoms of compression. Frequently, a low iodine supply in the

Endocrine / Nervous System Based on Tanya's symptoms, and especially her out of shape condition, she is presumably showing signs of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, or insulin-resistant diabetes. Tanya is unlikely to have Type 1, an autoimmune condition in which the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are killed off, as this manifests itself predominantly in children. While Type 1 can appear in an adult, Type 2 is very frequently caused by

This is called acute adrenal failure or an Addisonian crisis. It can be fatal if it isn't cared for. The indications may include: Pain in the abdomen, lower back or legs Severe vomiting and diarrhea Dehydration Low blood pressure Loss of consciousness (Addison's disease, 2010). Secondary adrenal deficiency takes place when the pituitary gland fails to manufacture adequate adrenocorticotropin (ACTH), a hormone that rouses the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. If ACTH production is too

DIABETES AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEMDiabetes and the Endocrine SystemThe endocrine system, in basic terms, comprises of the various glands making or producing hormones. The relevance of the said hormones cannot be overstated when it comes to the regulation of various body processes including, but not limited to, growth, breathing, appetite, etc. Apart from diabetes, some of the other disorders associated with the endocrine system are inclusive of; Hashimoto�s thyroiditis, Graves�

Toxins are poisonous substances that can cause harm to human beings via one or more of its physiological systems. For example, DDT is a toxin used to kill insects but which also affects the human endocrine system. Tetrodotoxin is a toxin found in the venom of animals like frogs and pufferfish, but if it enters the human nervous system can cause paralysis or death. Mercury is a naturally-occurring element like