For this assignment, you will be investigating 2 endocrine cases. Please access

For this assignment, you will be investigating 2 endocrine cases. Please access the Biodigital Human models by selecting the links before answering the questions. You must include both cases in your submission and provide detailed answers to the questions. Your submission must be at least 300 words in length and include citations and references.
View the following model:
Endocrine Case 1 (Links to an external site.)
Include the following:
1. Identify the gland.
2. Describe the hormones secreted by the gland.
3. Describe how the nodules could affect the hormonal secretions.
View the following case:
Endocrine Case 2 (Links to an external site.)
1. Identify the endocrine gland in this case.
2. Describe the normal functions of the involved endocrine gland.
3. Describe the normal function of cortisol.
4. Describe why an abnormal secretion of cortisol would cause these symptoms.
Case Study #1
Nodule located on right mid thyroid
Case Study #2
This patient is experiencing chronically high levels of the hormone cortisol characterized by central weight gain and skin changes.
LABELS
Extra fat on upper back and collar bones
Weight gain
Thin, fragile skin that bruises easily
Purple-red stretch marks
Muscle loss and weakness
Rounded face
This condition is characterized by an oversecretion of hormones by the anterior pituitary gland which then travel by the blood to the adrenal gland.