Endocrine Disease

Endocrine Disease Research Paper

Write a research paper on a disease that relates to the Endocrine System. The disease can affect a specific endocrine

organ or develops from the imbalance of a hormone(s). There should be a Title Page, Body, and Reference Page. Make a

creative title for your research paper that relates to your topic. Post the topic you would like to cover on the discussion

board. Only one student is allowed to cover a specific disease topic.

Information in the body of your paper should include, but not limited to:

1. Background information about the organ

a. Brief background on the organ this disease infects

i. State the normal anatomy and physiology of the affected organ

ii. Describe the hormone involved in the disease and its normal function

1. Include the secretion stimulus, target tissue, and normal response

2. Detail the negative feedback mechanism(s) that maintain homeostatic secretions of

this hormone.