Endocrine discussion

Unit 3 Endocrinology Discussion
This is an individual assignment worth 20 points
Select an endocrine gland from the list below. The student must make a convincing argument as to why the gland chosen is the most important gland in the body. The argument must include the following:
1. Overview of the normal gland function, including hormones produced by the gland and the action of these hormones in the body
2. A description of gland hypofunction and hyperfunction, clinical manifestations, and common causes of dysfunction
Please be creative when presenting your case. One example of creativity is a funeral for the thyroid gland where hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism spoke at the eulogy. Try to have some fun with this assignment.
Two references are required for initial post. References should be current within the last 5 years.
ENDOCRINE GLANDS (choose one)
PINEAL
PITUITARY
THYROID
THYMUS
ADRENALS
PANCREAS

Endocrinology Discussion Rubric
Choose an endocrine gland from the list and state its location.
1
Discuss the normal gland function, including hormones produced by the
gland and the action of these hormones in the body.

4
Describe the causes and clinical manifestations of gland hyper-function.
4
Describe the causes and clinical manifestations of gland hypo-function.
4
Creativity of the initial discussion.
3
Cross-post to a peer in the forum who chose a different gland from your
initial discussion.

3
Two references initial post, One reference crosspost 1