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· Cross-examination questions. One person in your group should gather the “dirt” on other glands. Your group will be given one bonus point for each time you “stump” the other groups, and provide information that suggests that another gland should be removed. []

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Ovary

Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries. Women have two ovaries, one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries — each about the size of an almond — produce eggs (ova) as well as the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it has spread within the pelvis and abdomen. At this late stage, ovarian cancer is difficult to treat and is often fatal. Ovarian cancer treatments are available. Researchers are studying ways to improve ovarian cancer treatment and looking into ways to detect ovarian cancer at an earlier stage — when a cure is more likely ........Ovarian Cancer

ADRENAL GLAND DIRT!!!!!! Adrenal gland disorders are challenging to diagnose, but if left untreated, they are life threatening and can be very deadly.
====Your adrenal, or suprarenal, glands are located on the top of each kidney. These glands produce hormones that you can't live without, including sex hormones and cortisol, which helps you respond to stress and has many other functions.==== ====Adrenal disorders can cause your adrenal glands to make too much or not enough hormones. With [|Cushing's syndrome], there's too much cortisol, while with [|Addison's disease], there is too little. Some people are born unable to make enough cortisol. [|Tumors] can also cause disorders in your adrenal glands. Bleeding and infection can cause an adrenal gland problem that can be fatal without quick treatment.====

Parathyroid Glands:
====Many conditions are associated with disorders of parathyroid function. These can be divided into those causing [|hyperparathyroidism], and those causing [|hypoparathyroidism].====

Pancreas:
**Pancreatitis** is inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help you digest and absorb food.

Symptoms
[|Abdominal pain] Chills [|Fever] [|Sweating]

[|Weight loss] Vomiting