Fungi possess cell walls made of the glucosamine polymer chitin, and algae typically possess walls made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides. Unusually, diatoms have a cell wall composed of biogenic silica.
While stress does not appear to cause thyroid problems, a person with an overactive thyroid would typically be anxious and could definitely feel more stressed than usual. Also, if you take thyroid hormone pills for an underactive thyroid gland, your dose may be too high.
Some women only suffer from stress incontinence during the week before they get their period. The NIDDK explains that estrogen drops during this phase of the menstrual cycle, which can weaken the urethra. This is not common though. Among men, prostate surgery is a common cause of stress incontinence. The prostate gland surrounds the male urethra, and its removal can result in the loss of support of the urethra. Other risk factors for stress incontinence include: smoking due to chronic cough; any other condition associated with chronic cough; excessive caffeine and alcohol use; obesity