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What would be the effect of a hypophysectomy on the metabolism?
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∙ 12y ago
if patient had high metabolismgain weight .and low metabolism weight loss and hair loss.
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What has the author C S McEuen written?
C. S. McEuen has written: 'The effect of hypophysectomy on the growth of the Walker rat tumour' -- subject(s): Hypophysectomy
What are the effects of hypophysectomy?
== == hypophysectomy will stop growth and lactation in females, and destroy the testes, ovaries and adrenal coretex since the hormones produced in the pituitary gland affect all those organs. since homeostasis will be severely altered, the salt and water concentration as well as the carbohydrate and protein metabolism will be disturbed.
What has the least effect on a person's metabolism?
Water has the least effect on a person's metabolism as it does not contain any calories or nutrients that would have an impact on metabolic rate.
Under what circumstances would a doctor choose to perform a hypophysectomy on a patient?
Hypophysectomy, the removal of the pituitary gland, is most commonly done in the case of tumors. It may also be done on a patient who is suffering from Cushing's Disease.
What aftercare should you do in hypophysectomy?
avoid sneezing
How do hormones effect metabolism?
thyroxin
Does lithium slow down your metabolism?
YES it can effect your thyroid, and make your once fast metabolism slooow.
What factor has the least effect on a persons metabolism?
Intelligence
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on cells?
The effect of thyroid hormones on the cells of the body is regulation of metabolism of those cells.
Do you brush your teeth after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy?
No, it's not allowed for at least 2 weeks after.
Why do you wait 2 weeks to brush your teeth after a hypophysectomy?
To allow the incision to heal.
Does diarreah affect digestion?
No. Diarrhea does not have any effect on metabolism. Metabolism is usually determined by the amount of muscle mass you have.
