SEX DIFFERENCES IN MEMORY PERFORMANCE IN RESPONSE TO AN EXAMINATION STRESSOR Randy Denis Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jaime L. Tartar Nova Southeastern University‚ Farquhar College of Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Divisional Honors Program Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences Winter 2010 i Thesis Signature (Approval) Page We hereby certify that this thesis‚ submitted by Randy Denis‚ conforms to accepted standards and is fully adequate in scope and quality to fulfill the thesis
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Shock Shock is a syndrome characterized by decreased tissue perfusion and impaired cellular metabolism. This results in an imbalance between the supply of and demand for oxygen and nutrients. The exchange of oxygen and nutrients at the cellular level is essential to life. When a cell experiences a state of hypoperfusion‚ the demand for oxygen and nutrients exceeds the supply at the microcirculatory level. Classification of Shock The four main categories of shock are * cardiogenic‚: *
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times of great emergency.’ ” Epinephrine‚ more commonly known as Adrenaline‚ is a naturally occurring hormone. It is a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands. Strong emotions such as fear or anger cause epinephrine to be released into the bloodstream‚ which causes an increase in heart rate‚ muscle strength‚ blood pressure‚ and sugar metabolism. This reaction‚ known as the “Flight or Fight Response” prepares the body for strenuous activity. Epinephrine was the first hormone to be
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Exam 3 Study Guide Chapter 11: Acid-Base Balance During Exercise Acids and Bases Acid Molecule that can liberate H+ (proton donor) Increases H+ concentration in solution Lactic acid is a strong acid Base Molecule that is capable of combining with H+ Bicarbonate (HCO3-) is a strong base pH Expression of H+ solution in solution Negative logarithm of H+ concentration pH = -log10[H+] pH of pure water pH (pure water) = -log10[H+] = 7.0 pH of Blood Normal pH = 7.4 ± 0.05 Acidosis pH
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action of the hormone. 3. Segment C is probably the receptor binding portion of the hormone. Section 51-2 VOCABULARY REVIEW 1. Hypothyroidism results from a thyroid-hormone deficiency‚ but hypoglycemia results from excessive insulin. 2. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are both secreted from the medulla of the adrenal glands. 3. Releasing hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and control the secretion of luteinizing hormone. 4. Neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus produce oxytocin and antidiuretic
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The Cardiovascular System: The Heart- Chapter 18 Heart Anatomy Size‚ Location‚ and Orientation * Approximately the size of a fist * Location * In the mediastinum between second rib and fifth intercostal space * On the superior surface of diaphragm * Two-thirds to the left of the midsternal line; balance projects to the right * Anterior to the vertebral column‚ posterior to the sternum Coverings of the Heart * Enclosed in pericardium‚ a double-walled sac
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both adrenal glands make and secrete an excess of one of these hormones. Three different types of adrenal gland conditions cause high blood pressure: Pheochromocytoma. A tumour of the adrenal gland that overproduces the hormones epinephrine (adrenalin) and norepinephrine (noradrenalin). Hyperaldosteronism (also called Conn’s syndrome). Both adrenal glands can overproduce the salt-retaining hormone aldosterone or it can arise in a benign adrenal tumour. Hypercortisolism (also called Cushing’s syndrome)
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in Rape Victims “I have entered high school with the wrong hair‚ the wrong clothes‚ the wrong attitude. And I don’t have anyone to sit with. I am Outcast” (Anderson 4). In the novel Speak‚ the main character is raped at a party; this action continues today even though the book was written almost two decades ago. Rape victims have a higher chance of having post traumatic stress disorder in their lifetime than any other type of victim (Kilpatrick). Most rape victims
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INTRODUCTION: Dystonia is a neurological syndrome of typically patterned‚ often repetitive twitching movements or abnormal postures‚ associated with sustained or intermittent muscle contractions (23649720). These symptoms usually worsen by voluntary action of the muscle. (24978640). It can be classified in multiple ways based on‚ the age of onset (early or late); the topographical involvement of regions (focal - single region‚ segmental - two or more adjacent regions‚ multifocal - two or more non-adjacent
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the control of level of consciousness. Alterations in the level of neurotransmitters can trigger temporary arousal or relaxation that affect the functioning of the body (Sheldon‚ n.d.). For instance‚ low levels of monoamines that include norepinephrine‚ epinephrine‚ dopamine‚ and serotonin can cause depression. Excessive levels of dopamine level‚ underactivity of glutamate‚ and abnormal levels of serotonin and amino acids for can cause psychomotor excitement. Altered state of consciousness caused
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