Anatomy and Physiology Lab Practical I diseases

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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