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Acromegaly
hypersecretion of growth hormone
overgrowth of bones/extremities
Diabetes insipidus
hyposecretion of ADH
dehydration and excessive urination
Myxedema
hyposecretion of thyroid hormone
mental and physical sluggishness
Tetany
hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone
increases neural excitability
prolonged muscle spasm
Hirsutism
Hypersecretion of gonadocorticoids (androgens/estrogen)
abnormal hairiness
Diabetes mellitus
hyposecretion of inuslin
subsequent loss of glucose and urine
Hypoglycemia
hypersecretin of insulin
low blood sugar
anxiety, nervousness, tremors, weakeness
Anemia
decrease in O2 carrying capacity in blood
Polycythemia
abnormal increase in number of RBCs
Leukocytosis
abnormally high WBC count
Leukopenia
WBC count below 4000/ml
Leukemia
cancer of lymphoid tissue that results in uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal WBCs
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Anatomy and Physiology Lab Practical I diseases
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Practical 1
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2/5/2014, 11:31:41 PM
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