Chapter 4 Study Guide 1. What are the two main functions of the sympathetic nervous system? (A) Activating system that arouses the body‚ mobilizing its energy in stressful situations – fight/flight (B) Regulates strong emotional reactions 2. What are the two main functions of the parasympathetic NS? “Rest and Digest‚” Calming system that conserves energy. 3. How do the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems work together (what are some images and metaphors used to describe them)?
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Chapter 7 7.1 1. Describe three or more functions of the skeletal system other than supporting the body and protecting some of the internal organs. Bones along with muscles allow the body to move Blood vessels are made in certain types of bones Bones are able to store calcium as well as mineral phosphorus 7.2 2. What cell synthesizes the organic matrix of bone? What is the organic matrix of bone composed of? Osteoblasts synthesize the organic matrix of bone. The organic matrix of bone is composed
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with his electrolytes. Getting the results from the CT scan would help me figure out what’s causing the electrolyte disturbance. D. Cholesterol is a steroid. Eugene’s vitamin D and bile salts may be affected by cholesterol. Another steroid called cortisol maintains normal blood sugar levels‚ so that may also be affected. E. Lipase would catalyze hydrolosis. F. The liver produces bile‚ which helps digestion and absorption of dietary lipids. The pancreas produce molecules and enzymes which also help
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gland‚ stimulates growth somatomedins of bones and muscle by activating intermediary proteins called ________________________. PEPTIDE 3. _______________________ (hormone) from the anterior pituitary stimulates secretion of pituitary posterior cortisol from the ________________ ___________________ (gland). The anterior pituitary consists glandular of __________________________ tissue. thyroid gland calcitonin 4. The parafollicular or C cells‚ of the _____________________ gland produce ________________
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Stress that continues without relief can affect negative stress reaction called distress. Stress also worsens certain symptoms or diseases. Other effects are psychological disorders. Stress causes the release of chemicals called noradrenaline and cortisol that impair the functions of the brain leading to depression‚ anxiety disorders‚ irritability or anger. Furthermore‚ some students turn to drugs
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|Unit 1:The Cell/Genes & Gene-Environmental Interaction/Mechanisms of |This unit will cover Chapters 1-3 & Chapters 6-10 in your McCance & Huether | |Self-Defense |text. | |Study Guide Unit 1 | NU 545 |
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Heather Erickson Research paper What is child abuse? It is the physical abuse‚ emotional abuse‚ sexual abuse‚ and neglect of a child. Physical abuse is an injury resulting from physical aggression‚ like burns‚ bruises‚ hitting‚ and shaking. Emotional abuse is intentional actions that makes the child think that they are worthless and/or unloved‚ like when one is being degraded‚ given harsh excessive criticism‚ and ridiculing. Sexual abuse is any sexual act between a child and an adult‚ like using
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how “power posing” can be one of the smallest tweaks in your life to opening up a world of opportunities. Power posing is the act of standing in a posture of confidence‚ even when we don’t feel confident‚ and with this can raise testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain. With this‚ it can change the confidence in a person and change the way we see ourselves. Cuddy portrays many different ways a person can show who they are. These judgments that we make‚ really makes us decide different decisions
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Biochemical imbalances in neurotransmitters cause depression; most notably noradrenalin‚ serotonin according to the permissive amine theory is a controller and dopamine. Interruption in the transmission of nervous impulses Hormones – high levels of cortisol – overactive pituitary adrenal response AO2-Genetic Studies Gershon (family study) D – reviewed 10 family studies of depression in first and second degree relatives F – depression in first degree ranged between 7-30% higher than expected S
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The hippocampus is the part of the brain that is responsible for converting information from short-term memory to long-term memory. When a person is experiencing stress‚ a hormone known as cortisol is released is known to have an affect on the hippocampus. The over exposure to this hormone can cause irreparable damage to the hippocampus. Over exposure in the early childhood years can lead to permanent mental health problems. These mental illnesses
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