adrenal adenomas‚ which release excess cortisol into the blood. Familial Cushing s Syndrome Most cases of Cushing s syndrome are not inherited. Rarely‚ however‚ Cushing s syndrome results from an inherited tendency to develop tumors of one or more endocrine glands. * Prolonged use of glucocorticoids * Pituitary Adenoma * Ectopic ACTH Syndrome * Adrenal Tumors * Familial Cushing’s Syndrome ↓ Stimulate hypothalamus to release Corticotropin
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each one. 2. How are epithelial tissues classified? 3. How does the type of epithelial tissue relate to its function? Give at least 1 example of where you would find each type of epithelial tissue. 4. Differentiate between exocrine and endocrine glands. Give an example of each. 5. What is the difference between apocrine‚ merocrine and holocrine glands? Which is the most common? 6. Describe connective tissue’s intercellular material. 7. What are the 8 main types of connective
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strongest muscles in the female human body! There are two fallopian tubes‚ each attached to a side of the uterus. The fallopian tubes are about 4 inches (10 centimetres) long and about as wide as a piece of spaghetti. The ovaries are also part of the endocrine system because they produce female sex hormones such as estragon and progesterone. female reproductive organs illustration Once girls become sexually mature‚ the outer labia and the mons pubis are covered by pubic hair. A female’s internal reproductive
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Updates‚ FDA Continues to Study BPA. Retrieved November 25‚ 2014‚ from FDA.gov: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm297954.htm TEDX. (2014). Prenatal Origins of Endocrine Disruption. Retrieved November 24‚ 2014‚ from The Edocrine Disruption Exchange: http://endocrinedisruption.org/prenatal-origins-of-endocrine-disruption/prenatal-origins-of-cancer/overview
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made up of chloride‚ bicarbonate and phosphates. The positive charge is made up of calcium‚ sodium‚ potassium and magnesium. This specifies the condition of the body’s acid-base ratio‚ water balance‚ endocrine and renal systems. These indicate the condition of your body’s acid-base ratio‚ endocrine and renal systems‚ water balance and other conditions. There is a fine line between the intracellular and extracellular electrolytes to maintain an electrolyte balance‚ according to the Encyclopedia of
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esearch/. Jaenisch‚ Rudolf. “Stem Cell Research: Promise and Progress.” Stem Cell Reports‚ Elsevier‚ 9 June 2015‚ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4471823/. Lo‚ Bernard‚ and Lindsay Parham. “Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research.” Endocrine Reviews‚ The Endocrine Society‚ 14 Apr. 2009‚
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Homeostasis report 3.4 The Purpose of the Homeostatic System Homeostasis is a process that ensures the balance or equilibrium in different internal areas of the body. It’s vital that the human body maintains this balance state as significant fluctuations could cause a severe effect on the body. All homeostasis systems are negative feedbacks‚ “a regulatory mechanism in which a ‘stimulus’ causes an opposite ‘output’ in order to maintain an ideal level of whatever is being regulated”‚ meaning if the
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This project is based on ‘The Excretory System’. It has vital information such: What it is‚ the functions‚ what makes it up‚ the importance of the system in physical activity and what happens if the system does not work. It contains diagrams‚ pictures and even interesting facts. Enjoy! Acknowlegement We would like to thank the Lord for providing us with the ability to put together this project. We would like to our parents for helping us to gather and put all this information together
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Diagnostic Urinalysis Lab Introduction/Background Today’s lab exercise is about diagnostic Urinalysis. Urine reflects the many chemical components found in blood. This test is a good measure of health of endocrine system‚ kidneys‚ and urinary tract. Artificial urine samples are used for today’s lab thank goodness. The test that this lab is mostly focused on is called “dipstick” urinalysis test where students will analyze the chemical composition of urine by dipping the chemical indicator stick or
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Alimentary System 1.1 – The burden of GI diseases • List the names of the organs of the alimentary tract • Mouth and Oesophagus • Stomach • Liver • Biliary system • Pancreas • Small intestine (consisting of duodenum‚ jejunum and ileum) • Large intestine (consisting of colon‚ rectum and anus) • Describe the symptoms and signs of alimentary tract disease Symptoms: General: • Anorexia • Weight loss • Anaemia
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