The student must 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.