Make a convincing argument as to why the gland chosen is the most important gland in the body. The argument must include the following:

1. Overview of the normal gland function, including hormones produced by the gland and the action of these hormones in the body

2. A description of gland hypofunction and hyperfunction, clinical manifestations, and common causes of dysfunction

Please be creative when presenting your case. One example of creativity is a funeral for the thyroid gland where hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism spoke at the eulogy. Try to have some fun with this paper. Choose an endocrine gland from the list and state its location.

Discuss the normal gland function, including hormones produced by the gland and the action of these hormones in the body.

Describe the causes and clinical manifestations of gland hyper-function.

Describe the causes and clinical manifestations of gland hypo-function.