Alexander , a 30 year old man of normal body weight came to see his physician co

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Alexander , a 30 year old man of normal body weight came to see his physician complaining that he had been suffering lately of achy joints and increased urination . Several tests including blood tests were done. The blood glucose level was reported to be 300mg/dl Other tests ruled out diabetes mellitus and any pancreatic and adrenal related issues.

Based on what we have covered in lecture and in lab,

1. What other ENDOCRINE GLAND and CELLS MAY BE CAUSING his symptoms : Achy joints, Urination, Blood glucose being SO HIGH

2. Based on 1, what HORMONE and LEVEL High or low)  may be the symptoms above :EXPLAIN

3. Name HIS condition or PROBLEM

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1)

Thyoid gland and Follicular cells may be causing the symptoms. : Achy joints, Urination, Blood glucose being SO HIGH
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Answer 2)

Thyroxine hormone and very high levels of thyroxine may cause the symptoms.
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Answer 3)

His condition is HYPERTHYROIDISM : Excessive secretion of thyroxine hormone.

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