the triangular-shaped endocrine glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for releasing hormones in conjunction with stress through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamines‚ including cortisol and adrenaline (epinephrine)‚ respectively. Anatomy and function Anatomically‚ the adrenal glands are located in the retroperitoneum situated atop the kidneys‚ one on each side. They are surrounded by an adipose capsule and renal fascia. In humans‚ the adrenal glands are
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Sandra Nigro Intro to Psych M/W 5:30 19.November.2008 Addiction: Disease or Not? Is addiction a disease or a psychological/biological disorder. First we need to consider what a disease is. In the following statements and research I will be attempting to compare to views on this matter. The importance of this topic is to really to discuss what is at hand. According to Alice M Young‚ addiction has a tremendous effect on the brain‚ both psychological and biological. Jeffrey
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growth hormone which stimulates normal skeletal growth during childhood. It can also produce prolactin‚ the hormone that stimulates milk production. The endocrine system also produces the adrenal glands. Two hormones that are related to it are epinephrine and norepinephrine. The pineal gland produces the melatonin
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increase sodium retention‚ edema‚ increase glucose levels in blood‚ redistribution of fat in belly or trunk‚ moon face (fat around face)‚ buffalo hump (fat build up behind neck around C7) Adrenal medulla- center of adrenal gland -produces Epinephrine and norepinephrine - mimic and enhance sympathetic nervous system and response - increase heart rate‚ dilate pupils‚ increase metabolism‚ shunt blood supply (more to skeletal muscle) Lymphatic system- Functions:- produce & maintain
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Text Edition (10th/11th/12th) is specified if the figure numbers are DIFFERENT in the editions. If figure numbers are the SAME‚ then the edition is not specified. ****502 Students: Read this paragraph **** If you are a 502 student using this guide‚ this is based on Dr. Rust’s lectures in Physiol 201. Topics may have been covered in more detail in 502 or the coverage or emphasis may have been different since many topics in 502 were taught by other professors- so use your notes and slides along
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urinary rentention‚ dysuraiAvoid pregnancy‚ and lactation Take anticholingeric caution with glaucoma‚ hyperthyroidism Be caution about driving Take meds at bedtime to avoid sedation Bronchodilators Beta Agonists Nonselective: Isoproterenol‚ Epinephrine‚ Ephedrine Selective: albuterol‚ metaproterenol‚ terbutaline‚ salmeterol-stimulate beta-2 adrenoreceptors-bronchial smooth muscle relaxation -stimulate mucocillary clearance -“rescue therapy” during acute asthma attacks -prophylaxis for exercise-
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There are four structural levels of the body. Cells‚ tissues‚ organs and organ system. Cells are the basic structure and make up tissues. Two or more tissues make up the organs and the organ system are 2 or more organs that function together. One of the main health benefits of exercising is that it helps normalize the glucose‚ leptin‚ insulin levels by increasing insulin/leptin receptor sensitivity. This optimizes our overall health and prevents chronic diseases. Exercising has the capability to
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NRS 339L: Hyperglycemia Cindy Clair & Sara Scaggs Northern Kentucky University 1. Type 1 Diabetes: Formerly known as juvenile onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an immune-mediated disease. The body’s own T cells attack and destroy pancreatic beta (B) cells‚ which are the source of insulin. In addition‚ autoantibodies to the islet cells cause a reduction of 80-90% of normal B cell function before hyperglycemia and other manifestations occur. (Mosby‚ 2011)
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Autonomic nervous system The autonomic nervous system (ANS or visceral nervous system) is the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system functioning largely below the level of consciousness‚ and controls visceral functions. The ANS affects heart rate‚ digestion‚ respiration rate‚ salivation‚ perspiration‚ diameter of the pupils‚ micturition (urination)‚ and sexual arousal. Whereas most of its actions are involuntary‚ some‚ such as breathing‚ work in tandem with the conscious
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Hormones‚ Heredity‚ and Human Behavior July 14‚ 2011 BEH 225 Why do people behave the way they do? What makes us tick? While our environment molds some of who we are‚ much more comes from heredity and hormones. Genes passed on to us from our parents make up heredity‚ and glands throughout the body produce hormones. As generations progress‚ new psychological and behavioral traits are earned and learned. This paper will explain hormones and the endocrine system‚ glands associated with the endocrine
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