Whats wrong with Timothy

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List Tim’s symptoms and identify the organ system (or specific organ) associated with those symptoms

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Where is the thyroid?   Why did the doctor want to focus on the thyroid?

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The doctor also decides to check on Timothy’s cortisol levels.    What gland(s) produce cortisol?

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Which hormones would be considered in the high range? 

          What gland produces these hormones?  

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 Which hormones would be considered low?

            What gland produces these hormones?

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Why would a tumor on the pituitary gland affect the thyroid gland and also Tim’s levels of testosterone?

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The pituitary gland is called the “master gland.”     What other endocrine glands would have been affected by its malfunction?

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Do you think the original diagnosis was wrong?  Why or why not?