and other body parts grow excessively‚ resulting in gigantism. This rare condition is usually caused by a pituitary tumor and can be treated by removing the tumor. There are many other problems that revolve around the endocrine system such as Hyperthyroidism‚ Hypothyroidism‚ and Cushing
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Anatomy & Physiology Name____________________________ Ch 10.1 SG (Endocrine Glands) 1. What does the endocrine system consist of? 2. What are hormones? 3. What do hormones influence? 4. How are hormones delivered from endocrine glands to their target organs? 5. Two categories of hormones are ________________ and __________________. 6. Why must insulin be injected‚ yet birth control hormones can be taken orally? 7. How does the control of hormone levels work by
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Metabolism “Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that happen in living organisms to maintain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce‚ maintain their structures‚ and respond to their environments” (Metabolism). Metabolism breaks down the food that we eat‚ transforming it into energy for our bodies. Metabolism is broken down into two categories Anabolism and Catabolism‚ which help aid in the chemical reaction process. Specific proteins in the body control the chemical
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assay buffer + stock solution. - Put the plate on a fast quick shaking for 10mins‚ and afterward 4 hours moderate shaking at room T° -Add washing solution. -Add enhancement solution‚ and read the result. *The hTSH test is done when indications of hyperthyroidism are seen‚ and it is often requested along with a T4 test. 2- G6PD Test: - The collected blood samples (on filter paper) are punched. *Punching begins with the standards than 2 controls and finally
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Vertebral Compression Fracture (Thoracic) Overview- The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. A vertebra can crack just like any other bone in the body. When the vertebral body collapses‚ this is called a vertebral compression fracture. These fractures occur more frequently in the thoracic spine (the central portion of the spine)‚ in particular in the lower part. These fractures are generally caused by a condition such as osteoporosis‚ a very hard fall‚ or another type of injury. Causes- The
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After having been diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism in 2009 and having to overcome several years of anti-thyroid treatment‚ I was finally ready to focus my efforts on a career in medicine. Unexpectedly‚ just after my twenty-fifth birthday‚ I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Following a relapse of the cancer after receiving a partial orchiectomy the stress was overwhelming‚ but I gathered all my courage and decided to have the complex surgical procedure of Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
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How to Quickly and Easily Understand Your Blood Tests Without A Medical Degree The Simplified Patient Reference Guide By Ronald J. Grisanti D.C. Limits of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty The author‚ Ronald Grisanti and publisher‚ Busatti Corporation have made their best effort to produce a high quality‚ informative and helpful book. The author and Publisher make no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy‚ applicability‚ fitness or completeness of the contents of this program
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Etymology Epidemiology (Occurrence) The frequency depends on the incidence of natural disasters and environmental trauma‚ e.g. earthquakes. In local areas where there are epidemics of viral myositis (muscle inflammation) In urban areas with a high incidence of drug and alcohol abuse Causes little or no death unless it is associated with the secondary complications of rhabdomyolysis‚ including hyperkalemia‚ hypocalcemia‚ and acute kidney injury It tends to affect males more than females because
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Review Sheet Results (1) 1. List the hematocrits for the healthy male (sample 1) and female (sample 2) living in Boston (at sea level) and indicate whether they are normal or whether they indicate anemia or polycythemia. 1. The hematocrit value for the healthy male: 48 2. The hematocrit value for the healthy female: 44 Both values are normal because they are between the normal ranges: for males between 42-52% and for females between 42-47%. 2. Describe the difference between the hematocrits
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release of catecholamines‚ such as epinephrine and norepinephrine‚ which elevates blood pressure. The other causes for Hypertension may include genetic factors‚ adrenal tumors‚ Birth Control pills‚ cardiovascular disease‚ and Cushing disease‚ Hyperthyroidism etc. Regardless of whether a person has primary or secondary hypertention‚ the same types of organ damage and complication occur. Hypertension causes the heart to pump against greater resistance
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