Hyperthyroidism
-- the thyroid gland hormones are responsible for carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
-- these are required for calcium regulation
-- primary hyperthyroidism is called Graves’ disease
-- primary hyperthyroidism is caused by excess thyroid hormone secretion
-- secondary hyperthyroidism is caused by hypersecretion of TSH
-- TSH is thyroid-stimulating hormone
-- a thyroid tumor may also cause hypersecretion of thyroid hormones or TSH









