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Activity 5 What Went Wrong?

Objective:
Explain the effect of a particular hormone in the body if not properly regulated

Procedure:
A. Identify which gland in the endocrine system is involved in each dysfunction and explain the
effect of hormonal imbalance that was observed.

1. Dwarfism

2. Gigantism

3. Goiter
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B. Write a one-paragraph essay about how one of these conditions will affect your life if you
have dysfunction due to the effect of hormonal imbalance.

1. What condition may arise if the pituitary gland is not producing enough growth hormones?

2. What will happen to a person with excessive secretion of growth hormones from the pituitary
gland?

3. Why is there a noticeable swelling in the front part of the neck of a person who has goiter?

4. How does using iodized salt help in preventing thyroid problems?

5. How does the medical condition of a person with endocrine dysfunction affect his or her way
of life?