APA Health Care and Life Sciences

Hyperthyroidism

Review the underlying
cause of the disorder (i.e., chromosome makeup, hormone insensitivity), the hormones
and endocrine tissues involved, symptoms of the disorder (physical, mental, social), and
treatments if applicable. As this is a course focused on Hormones and Behavior, please
be sure to discuss how the hormones involved relate to the symptoms and treatment for
the disorder

I. Background of the disorder (3 points)
a. Prevalence
b. Gender differences
II. Underlying cause of the disorder (2 points)
III. Hormones and endocrine tissues involved (5 points)
IV. Symptoms of the disorder (2 points)
V. Treatments if applicable (2 points)
VI. APA Referencing / Reference Page (1 poin