Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid disorders

Hyperthyroidism = Excessive production of thyroid hormones leading to increased metabolic rate Hypothyroidism = Deficiency of thyroid hormones causing reduced metabolic rate Goiter = Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency or other causes Graves' Disease = An autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism

Hyposecretion = Condition where there is too little hormone produced Hypersecretion = Condition where there is an excess production of hormones Hyporesponsiveness = Reduced response of target cells to hormones Hyperresponsiveness = Increased response of target cells to hormones

Imbalance causing hypothyroidism = Too little hormone (Hyposecretion) Imbalance causing hyperthyroidism = Too much hormone (Hypersecretion) Imbalance causing Graves' Disease = Increased response of the target cells (Hyperresponsiveness) Imbalance causing reduced metabolic rate = Hypothyroidism

<p>Abnormal target endocrine gland = Primary endocrine disorder Disorders in other organs inhibiting function = Secondary endocrine disorder Thyroid gland abnormalities = Primary endocrine disorder Normal target gland inhibited by other organ issues = Secondary endocrine disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High levels of T3 and T4 hormones = Hyperthyroidism Low levels of T3 and T4 hormones = Hypothyroidism Autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland = Graves' Disease Enlargement of thyroid due to iodine deficiency = Goiter</p> Signup and view all the answers