The Endocrine system: diseases and age-related changes
The Endocrine system: diseases and age-related changes
Research each of the following and write a paragraph describing the endocrine gland, hormone, target tissue, symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
• Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
• Cushing’s disease
• Addison’s disease
• Acromegaly
• Cretinism
• Overuse of anabolic steroids
• Oophorectomy
• Orchiectomy
• Falling levels of male hormones in aging males
• Falling levels of female hormones in aging females
• Oxytocin and its role in survival
Required Resources
ITT Tech Virtual Library (if possible)
Submission Requirements
11 paragraphs