DAH 131 Exam 4-2

an increase in growth hormone production

thickened tounge-hyperpituitarism

hyper sensation of growth hormone

-excess hormone production by the anterior pituitary gland
-caused most often by a benign tumor that produces growth hormone (pituitary adenoma)

thyrotoxicosis

-excessive production of thyroid hormone -more common in women

protrusion of the eyeballs

-premature exfoliation in children
-steoporosis and affects alveolar bone
-decay and perio disease progress more rapidly
-burning tongue

-rosy complexion
-erythema of the palms
-excessive sweating (heat intolerance)
-fine hair* exopthalmus

hypothyroidism present during infancy and childhood

hypothyroidism present in older children and adults

-decreased output of thyroid hormone
-synthroid used for undersecrection

benign tumor of parathyroid gland