By Molly Grist and Kaycee

Robinson

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Front cover. Contents. How does the endocrine system work What are the main body parts in the endocrine

system. Thyroid Cancer of the thyroid Adrenals Cancer of the adrenals Pancreas Cancer of the pancreas Does the endocrine system work the same way in

other species? Elements of the endocrine system

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The importance of the endocrine system The cells in the endocrine system Model of the endocrine system Diseases, disorders and illnesses of the

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Your body produces its own chemicals and uses them to control curtain functions and the main system that coordinates these chemicals is called the endocrine system.

How does the endocrine system work

Thyroid

Adrenals

Pancreas

What are the main body parts in the endocrine system

The Thyroid

Source http://www.hxbenefit.com/thyroid-noduleshtml

What is a thyroid?

The thyroid is a gland, which is an organ that produces special chemicals called hormones. The major hormones that the thyroid makes and releases into the bloodstream

How to say thyroid thy-royd

Did you know: The thyroid is shaped like a butter fly or bow

What does my thyroid gland do? The thyroid makes two hormones that it goes into the blood stream. One is called thyroxine; this hormone contains four atoms of iodine and is often called T4. The other is called triiodothyronine, which contains three atoms of iodine and is often called T3..

anaplastic thyroid cancer The anaplastic thyroid cancer is rear Anaplastic thyroid cancer grows very

rapidly and is an invasive type of thyroid cancer. It occurs most often in people over age 60. The cause is unknown.

Anaplastic cancer accounts for only about 1% of all thyroid cancers.

Cancer of the thyroid There are four main types of thyroid cancer.

papillary thyroid cancer Follicular Thyroid Cancer medullary thyroid cancer. anaplastic thyroid cancer

Papillary thyroid cancer

it is the most common type of thyroid cancer, it

makes up about 80% of all cases of thyroid cancer.

It is one of the fastest growing cancer types with over 20,000 new cases a year

Follicular Thyroid Cancer

occurs more commonly in middle-aged women Unlike other thyroid cancers

up to 33% of patients may have the cancer spread to the bones, lung, liver, or brain

Medullary thyroid

Medullary thyroid cancer comprises 3% to 4% of all thyroid cancers.

These tumours usually present as a mass in the thyroid,

Adrenals

Source: http://aschulznd.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/adrenal-fatigue

What are the adrenals?Your adrenal glands are really important to your body in times of trouble, like when you're sick or under stress. Adrenaline is one of the adrenal gland hormones, gives you the boost you need if you're being chased by a wild animal or you brother or sister.

Cancer of the adrendals

Pancreas

Source: http://www.aboutcancer.com/pancreas2.htm

Cancer of the pancreas

Does the endocrine system work the same way in other species?

Elements of the endocrine system

The importance of the endocrine system

The cells in the endocrine system

model of the endocrine system

Diseases, disorders and illnesses of the endocrine system

http://canceraustralia.gov.au/affected-cancer/cancer-types/thyroid-cancer

http://kidshealth.org/kid/cancer_center/HTBW/endocrine.html

http://www.pennmedicine.org/health_info/body_guide/reftext/html/endo_sys_fin.html

Bibliography

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