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Gland

Hormone(s)

Target Tissue(s)

Response

Adrenal

Medulla

Epinephrine

Ovaries

Estrogen

Progesterone

Testes

Testosterone

Inhibin

Case Studies:

Read the following studies and indentify which hormone is affected, how it is affected (hyposecretion or

hypersecretion), and the name of the disorder.

1. Luke, age 47, is complaining of his shoes and rings not fitting anymore. He says he has developed

large gaps between his teeth. He mentions that he has difficulty chewing and has gained 20 pounds in

the last 6 months. He is a diaphoretic (sweating) and has oily skin. A CT scan reveals a tumor in the

pituitary gland, which will be surgically removed.

Hormone:

Hyper or Hypo-secretion:

Name of the Disorder:

2. Brittany, age 8, complains of arm and leg pains. She is 12 inches taller than most children her age.

Treatment involves the discovery of the underlying cause, such as a tumor in the pituitary gland.

Hormone:

Hyper or Hypo-secretion:

Name of the Disorder:

3. Duane, age 28, is hospitalized for this eighth kidney stone this year. He is also complaining of having to

urinate large amounts frequently, bone tenderness, and weak muscles. His blood work is unremarkable,

expect for hypercalcemia (high blood calcium). It is recommended that he have surgery to remove his

parathyroid glands.

Hormone:

Hyper or Hypo-secretion:

Name of the Disorder:

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