of the immune and endocrine systems. The wildlife toxicity data has shown that the young tend to exhibit greater sensitivity to pesticides. Other studies show that the effects of pesticides can be transmitted from one generation to the next. Exposure to pesticides can result in acute or chronic effects on health. Chronic health effects of pesticides typically include cancer‚ interference with the development of the fetus and child‚ and disruption of the reproductive‚ endocrine‚ immune and/or central
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Darcie Dragon Chapters 3&4 Based on the readings from this week‚ answer the following questions. Remember to follow the format outlined at the beginning of the semester for assignments. Chapter 3 Questions: 1. Athletic trainers and other professionals who work with athletes must know the basic structure and function of tissues so they can understand basic body mechanics. If someone asks an athletic trainer what type of tissue forms the tendons and ligaments of the body‚ what would be the answer
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Assessment 2 – Congestive Cardiac Failure 1. Mr Wright’s admission states that he has CCF (congestive cardiac failure). Clearly define CCF. What organs and which body systems are affected by this disorder? Congestive cardiac failure defined Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) is a progressive disease of the heart‚ which involves loss of pumping ability by the heart. Congestive cardiac failure occurs when the myocardium loses its ability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s metabolic needs and is
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P3- Outline the gross structure of all the main body systems Cardiovascular system Purpose- the purpose of the cardiovascular system is to carry blood throughout the body. To carry to the organs and other areas of the body that needs it. To carry gaseous wastes to the respiratory system so that is can get rid of them Main organ- heart‚ blood vessels‚ blood. The heart is one of the most important organs in the entire human body. It is really nothing more than a pump‚ composed of muscle which
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. Safety aspect of glow sticks Glow sticks are a form of lighting typically used in events and parties. The chemicals responsible for luminescence are contained within a plastic case. The chemicals are separated by a glass vial‚ such that when the stick is bent‚ the vial breaks and allows the reaction to occur. In general‚ glow sticks are considered safe to use. None of the chemicals used are classified as radiation‚ flammable or explosive hazards. Some of the chemicals however‚ are classified
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Exploring Adolescent Use of Anabolic Steroids Since the introduction of anabolic steroids‚ the main objective of using them has been widely abused. The use of these substances has steadily increased throughout the years. As popularity of anabolic steroids escalated‚ so has its demand. With the inception of anabolic steroids in the world of professional sports‚ the acceptance of doping amongst athletes was positive. During the 1970s‚ there were no repercussions for taking anabolic steroids
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layman terms? Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of adrenal gland tissue. It results in the release of too much epinephrine and norepinephrine‚ hormones that control heart rate‚ metabolism‚ and blood pressure. The adrenal glands are a part of the Endocrine system. It is this system that the body depends on to regulate normal body functions. Most of these types of tumors are benign and only about 10% are malignant. Pheochromocytoma may occur as a single tumor or as more than one growth. It usually
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The digestive‚ respiratory and the cardiovascular system are all interrelated in order to make the human body work effectively and efficiently by working as an orchestra. The cardiovascular system and the respiratory will work together in order to perform the gas exchange which is passing of oxygen from the alveoli into the blood flow and then the carbon dioxide passes trough the blood flow and is breathed out from the body. This means oxygen (in) CO2 (out).
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circulates through your body‚ it eventually needs fresh oxygen (O2) from the air. When the blood reaches the lungs‚ part of the respiratory system‚ the blood is re-oxygenated. Your stomach‚ part of the digestive system‚ constantly interacts with your endocrine system and spreads hormones throughout your body. Examples of Systems It’s easy to point out a few in your body. The two you think of the most are probably your respiratory and digestive system. A couple of times a day you might get hungry‚ sit
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gallbladder‚ liver‚ pancreas and gland cells in the intestinal wall mix here with chyme to continue with digestion Pancreas • As a digestive organ‚ the pancreas secretes hydrolytic enzymes and a buffer into the duodenum. The pancreas also acts as an endocrine gland Liver • Regulating blood sugar levels • Converting lactic acid to glycogen • Lipid regulation • Deamination of amino acids • Detoxifying / storing toxins • Manufacturing plasma proteins • Manufacturing plasma lipid cholesterol •
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