Entries by Daphne Hanson

Endocrine Disorders Disorders Symptoms

 Endocrine disorders can often be difficult to diagnose because many can present very similar symptoms. Diagnosis often requires a combination of lab work and a patient’s history. In Table 2, you will see several different endocrine disorders with common physical symptoms and lab results. Use this information to answer the questions below. Table 2: Endocrine […]

Why are blood tests used to diagnose endocrine disorders?

Why are blood tests used to diagnose endocrine disorders? Why is it so important to consider age and sex when diagnosing an endocrine disorder? Case Study 1: A 37-year-old woman goes to her doctor and complains of anxiety, muscle weakness, and depression. Which of the disorders listed on the table above could explain her symptoms? […]

Demonstrating how the field of chemistry applies

Find at least one reputable article from the web demonstrating how the field of chemistry applies to the work of health professionals and/or physiologists. In your post please share the link with us. Make sure to hit “enter” after the web address so it becomes a live link or use the hyperlink tool provided by […]

Completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health

Upon completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health, students will; 1. Be able to exhibit the ability to use the core content of the Anatomy and Physiology curriculum, which covers all systems of the body. 2. Apply physiological and anatomical principles to the diseased state. 3. Demonstrate transfer of information from diagrams, models […]

The neurohypophysis failure

Diabetes occurs in several forms.  Although diabetes can be caused by physical damage to the kidneys, most forms are the result of endocrine abnormalities. Mark and Sarah are close friends who attend the same college. They both complained of extreme thirst and frequent urination. Mark’s doctor confirmed that he had developed a form of diabetes […]

The longevity of memory cells

Here is a thought exercise: Shingles are caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Apparently, it “hides” in the nervous system and re-emerges later in a person’s life, most commonly in elderly people. It is the same virus as chickenpox so why doesn’t the body attack it and remove the virus immediately? (Think about the […]