Turner Syndrome Allie Fitzgerald BIOL 150 11/22/11 Turner syndrome (TS) is a genetic condition in which a female does not have the usual pair of two X chromosomes (“What is TS?”). This condition was named after Dr. Henry Turner‚ who was one of the first researchers to describe the features of Turner’s Syndrome in 1930s. TS occurs in about 1 female out of every 2‚000 female births‚ but is much more common in miscarriages. A diagnosis of TS is made through a karyotype test. This is performed
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that secrete hormones to regulate body function Hormones: chemical messengers or regulators • they are released by cells in one part of the body and affect cells in other parts of the body to speed up or slow down processes. Endocrine Hormones – are produced in glands and secreted directly into the blood and distributed by the circulatory system. Makes hormones and regulates the pituitary gland Pineal gland (makes serotonin which regulates sleep patterns) Not a gland How do Hormones Signal Cells
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Stretching Journal TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………...2 What is a Growth Hormone…………………………………………………………………………………..3 Warming Up………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 Cooling Down………………………………………………………………………………………………...6 Exercising in Hot and Humid or Cold and Wet Weather Conditions………………………………………...7 Morning Exercise Program…………………………………………………………………………………...8 Morning Exercises at Home………………………………………………………………………………
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14) According to Model 3‚ the stimulus during childbirth is the release of oxytocin and the response is the increase in contractions. The cycle ends when the baby is born. 15) The hormone that is released from the hypothalamus is oxytocin. The hormone increases the intensity of the contractions. 16) When the intensity of the contractions increase‚ the stimulus will increase because an increase in contractions equals an increase in pain for the mother. Oxytocin is a natural painkiller that aids
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assists the hormone progesterone in the placenta. It signals the ovaries to maintain the production of estrogen and progesterone.it is thought to be associated with pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness. Elevated levels of HCG in a not pregnant patient can lead to a cancer diagnosis. It is given as an injection in the skin or muscle. Symptoms of this can be blood clot or OHSS. (taylor) Cushing syndrome results from excess levels of the hormone cortisol. Adrenal glands produce this hormone. Taking
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cancer can be caused by many things‚ this disease can be genetic‚ can come from exposure to radiation‚ being overweight‚ producing too much growth hormone‚ and diabetes. There is only a few prevention methods for thyroid cancer. These include: limiting exposure to radiation‚ and controlling body weight. However genetics‚ and producing too much growth hormone is out of the human’s control. Without treatment the life expectancy is about five years‚ but with treatment there should be no change in life
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P.E.D’s 10/18/2013 Jason Grannon “Hey dad”‚ the second set of scouts are going to be at the National Championship baseball game”. These were the words of a promising athlete who did have a wonderful natural ability for pitching. This athlete could throw a pitch with imaginable great accuracy and even better velocity. Sadly though the athlete was conditioned to think that his natural ability was not good enough. His father and his coaches kept telling him that he needed to be
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Turner Syndrome It was first described in 1930‚ and first diagnose in 1959. Now a days‚ 1 of 2‚000 females are born with this syndrome. Turner syndrome (also known as TS) is named after the famous endocrinologist Henry Turner‚ who was the first person to described and published any findings about this syndrome. This condition is also known as Bonnevie-Ullrich syndrome‚ Gonadal dysgenesis‚ and Monosomy X. The syndrome is a non-inherited chromosomal condition that only occurs in females. It’s cause
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in adulthood. 3. Difference between gigantism and acromegaly: Gigantism occurs when the growth plates are open‚ causing excessive height‚ whereas acromegaly occurs when the growth plate cartilage has fused‚ leading to the enlargement of bones. 4. Great Khali‚ Andre the Giant‚ and Zeng Jinlian are three celebrities with this disease. 5. 3-4 of every 1‚000‚000 are affected. Testing Diagnostic Tests Growth Hormone blood tests CAT scan MRI Carrier Testing Anyone could be a carrier. Accuracy of Tests
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Chapter 8.1 1. List the four biological levels of organization in a human in order from most simple to most complex. Cells‚ tissues‚ organs‚ organ systems 2. Define the term “homeostasis”. The tendency of the body to maintain a relatively constant internal environment. 3. What does the term “feedback system” refer to with respect to homeostasis? A cycle of events in which a variable‚ such as body temperature‚ is continually monitored‚ assessed‚ and adjusted. 4. List the three components
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