ANSC 210 1nd Edition Lecture 28Outline of Previous Lecture I. Rules for Vertebrate AnimalsII. ExperimentationIII. PaperworkIV. DeathV. If Using an Animal…VI. MiceVII. RatsVIII. PigsIX. Speciesism Outline of Current LectureI. HyperthyroidismII. HypothyroidismIII. Cushing’s DiseaseIV. Diabetes (Type 1)V. CancerCurrent LectureI. Hyperthyroidisma. Common in middle-aged catsb. Enlargement of thyroid glandc. Increased appetited. Treatment:i. Surgically remove the thyroidii. Use radioactive iodine or medication to inhibitII. Hypothyroidisma. Common in middle-aged dogsb. Esp. Golden Retrievers and Doberman Pinschersc. Signs:i. Dull hair, ii. Hair lossiii. Lethargy iv. Weight gainv. Cold intoleranceThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.d. Treatment: synthetic thyroid hormone drugsIII. Cushing’s Diseasea. Caused by too much cortisolb. Signs:i. Poor hair coatii. Pot-belliedc. Treatment:i. Drugsii. Surgery to remove pituitary or adrenal tumorsd. Common in dogsIV. Diabetes (Type 1)a. Insulin deficiency is the causeb. Common in middle-aged to older catsc. Signs:i. Polyuriaii. Polydipisiaiii. Weight lostiv. High levels of glucose in blood and urinev. Ketoacidosis can cause vomitingvi. Cataractsd. Treat with insulin V. Cancera. Cell loses growth regulationb. Can be solid tumor or circulating cells (leukemia)c. Kills by interfering with normal function of vital organsd. Treatment is chemotherapy e. Only used moderately to prolong life
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