Description
Endocrine System
Choose thyroid, parathyroid, or the adrenal gland and choose one disease affecting this part of the en-docrine system. Research this disease and include a case study in your paper on a patient that you might see in your clinic.
Write a 2-3 page paper.
Address the following in your paper:
- Make sure to include the patients, age, gender, symptoms, tests ordered, final diagnosis.
- How will you counsel the patient on this disease and how to manage it?
- Could it have been prevented and how?
- Make sure to include all references in APA format and use your own words.
- It is encouraged to use at least two sources to enhance your research.
Include a title page and 2-3 references. Only one reference can be from the Internet (not Wikipedia). The other references must be from the Grantham University online library. Please adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), (6th edition, 2nd printing) when writing and sub-mitting assignments and papers.
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Endocrine System
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Introduction
The system of Endocrine is composed of glands in a collection and as well parts of glands
which produce endocrine secretions, they assist in integrating and controlling metabolic activities
in the body. They are several of them but in this case, we will focus on the adrenal glands.
Adrenal glands are those that are placed on top of the two separate kidneys. They produce
hormones that assist the body in controlling blood sugar, also burn proteins and fat, they as well
help the body to react to deep stress and control blood pressure. Too much or small of some
particular hormones can contribute to the adrenal disorder. One of the adrenal disorders includes
the adrenal ...