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The Thyroid Gland• One of the largest endocrine
glands
• The thyroid gland is located low in the front of the neck
• The gland is shaped like a butterfly and wraps around the windpipe or trachea.
• Controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls the body’s sensitivity to hormones
Thyroxine• Tyrosine-based hormones produced by
the thyroid gland • Iodine is necessary for production• Effects of thyroxine in the body:
Increases cardiac output Increases heart rate Increases ventilation rate Increases basal metabolic rate Potentiates brain
development Thickens endometrium in
females Increase metabolism of
proteins and carbohydrates
Iodine Deficiencies• Thyroxine is heavily composed of iodine• If there is not enough iodine in the body, there will
be a resulting decrease in thyroxine• The body does not make iodine, so it’s an
essential part of your diet. • Iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism,
mental disorders in infants whose mothers were iodine deficient, and goiters
Goiters• A goiter is the swelling of the neck resulting from
enlargement of the thyroid gland• The thyroid swells when it is not functioning
properly• This is mostly due to an iodine deficiency
Hyperplasia of thyroid to compensate for decreased efficiency
3 Classes of Goiters
Class OneGoiter cannot be
seen, but it can be felt.
Class ThreeGoiter is very large and causes pain. Pressure in the
neck can result in compression
marks.
Class TwoGoiter is both easily felt and
seen.
Hypothyroidism• Hypothyroidism is a condition
characterized by abnormally low thyroid hormone production.
• This is, once again, associated with an iodine deficiency, or simply a malfunctioning thyroid gland (most commonly Hashimoto’s Disease)
• Since the thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that influence growth, development, and many cellular and metabolic processes, insufficient thyroid hormone has many consequences on the body
HypothyroidismSymptoms
Delay in growth (in children and teens)
Poor memory and concentration
Fatigue Muscle weakness
Feeling cold Increased blood cholesterol
Shortness of breath Depression
Weight gain with poor appetite Slowed heart rate
Treatments
Hormone Replacement: Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). This oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyroidism• Often referred to as an overactive thyroid, is a
condition in which the thyroid gland produces and secretes excessive amounts of thyroid hormones
• Can be cause by: Graves' disease. Toxic thyroid adenoma Toxic multinodular goiter
HyperthyroidismSymptoms
Increased appetite Tremors
Increased heart rate Nervousness
Sudden weight loss Sweating
Increased sensitivity to heat Enlarged thyroid gland
Digestive fluctuations Difficulty sleeping
Treatments
Radioactive Iodine Taken orally, it shrinks the thyroid, reducing it’s hormone producing activity.
Anti-thyroid medications. Drugs that prevent the thyroid from producing excess amounts of hormones
Beta blockers. Won’t reduce thyroid levels, but will reduce raped heart rate and prevent palpitations.
Surgery (thyroidectomy). A rare treatment for those who can’t tolerate drugs or radioactive iodine therapy.
Question Time!
7) Name one way hypothyroidism might be prevented.
2) Is the thyroid gland an example of a negative or positive feedback system? How do you know?
3) Describe the shape and location of the thyroid.
4) Describe the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
5) List three symptoms of hypothyroidism.
6) List two methods of treating hyperthyroidism.
1) Is the thyroid an endocrine of exocrine gland? How do you know?