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    Atkins or ‘Fadkins’? by Karen E. Bledsoe Biology Department Western Oregon University‚ Monmouth‚ OR 1. Please go to School Wires for this link: http://www.sciencecases.org/atkins/case1.asp 2. Read all of Part I: “Macronutrients and Energy”. When you are finished‚ answer the following questions: a) First‚ find out what nutrients Janine and Mitchell are talking about. Using a biology textbook and the resources listed‚ describe what the following molecules are and what they are used for

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    Hereditary vs. Hormones Larry Aiken’s BEH/225 6/6/13 Jontell Miles Hereditary vs. Hormones In this essay I will compare and contrast the influence of hereditary and hormones reflection on human behavior. First I will talk about genetics‚ also referred to as heredity. Then I will speak on hormones. Also in this essay I will discuss the endocrine system‚ identification of hormones and the glands responsible for secreting them‚ and genetics‚ behavior genetics

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    Iodine: Thyroid Gland

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    critical for normal function of the thyroid gland‚ which is a key regulator of the body’s basic metabolic rate. Iodine is a micronutrient‚ meaning we require only small amounts of it. For example‚ adults need about 150 micrograms of iodine in the form of iodide ion per day. However‚ an insufficient supply of iodide via diet and drinking water causes the non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland known as goiter. Prolonged lack of iodide can lead to loss of thyroid function and the birth defect known

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    CHEM2L Activity 1

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    some common physical and chemical properties. II. PROCEDURE: A. SOLUBILITY 1. To 2 mL. each of the following solvents: water‚ ethyl alcohol and ether‚ add a pinch of benzoic acid and shake. 2. Repeat no. 1 using common table salt instead of benzoic acid.

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    AS Biology Metabolism

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    AS Biology - Unit 1 ------------------------------------------------- Metabolism Metabolism is a term to describe all reaction which is taking place within a cell and is separated into two types which are * anabolic = compounds being built up * catabolic = compounds being broken down ------------------------------------------------- Water The water molecule is a molecule which is made up from 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom. It is bounded by 2 covalent bonds and has is polar.

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    Purine Metabolism Essay

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    Purine metabolism is central to the production of nucleotides in the body. Imbalances in this process can lead to hyperuricemia which is abnormally high levels of uric acid in the blood [>360μmol/L in females and >400μmol/L in males]. Hyperuricemia can lead to uric acid crystals precipitating in the joints‚ skin‚ vessels and other tissues‚ this is a form of inflammatory arthritis known as gout. Uric acid is a metabolite of purine metabolism therefore gout can aptly be characterized as a disorder

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    19 Signs Your Thyroid Isn

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    19 signs your thyroid isn’t working right By Anne Krueger Published August 29‚ 2013 Health.com The thyroid‚ a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck‚ can have a dramatic impact on a huge variety of bodily functions‚ and if you’re a woman over 35 your odds of a thyroid disorder are high—more than 30 percent‚ by some estimates. At least 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and half—15 million—are silent sufferers who are undiagnosed‚ according to The American Association of Clinical

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    in people who do not have thyroid problems. * The patient could have a mild case of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis that has not yet caused the thyroid to become underactive. * They may have inherited a "weak" thyroid gland‚ which has to be stimulated excessively by thyroid stimulating hormone in order to make a normal amount of thyroid hormone. * They may have an autoimmune diseases in which the body’s immune system produces immunoglobulins that stimulate the thyroid to grow without either destroying

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    Metabolism Outline

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    Exam 3 Study Guide Digestive System Differentiate digestion from metabolism Identify the organs of the alimentary canal in order from the mouth to the anus Mouth Know the 8 anatomical parts Processes – mastication‚ swallowing ‚ taste Pharynx Identify the naso-‚ oro- and laryngopharynx and classify these regions with respect to passage of food and/or air through them Longitudinal & circular muscle layer - peristalsis For the alimentary canal from esophagus to large intestine:

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    Physiology: Activity 1: Metabolism and Thyroid Hormone Lab Report Pre-lab Quiz Results You scored 100% by answering 6 out of 6 questions correctly. 1. Which of the following statements about metabolism is false? You correctly answered: d. All of the energy from metabolism is ultimately stored in the chemical bonds of ATP. 2. Thyroxine is You correctly answered: c. the most important hormone for maintaining the metabolic rate and body temperature. 3. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is You

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