second greatest control system of the body and has many effects on the tissues and organs. The thyroid gland‚ which is a part of the endocrine system‚ releases a hormone that maintains metabolism. This hormone is thyroxine. Thyroxine production is controlled by thyroid stimulating hormone‚ which is released by the pituitary gland. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine. In this experiment‚ the effects of TSH and thyoxine on metabolic rate are investigated. Hypothesis: With the information
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Proteins are also essential nutrients for the human body. They are important in body tissue‚ and can also serve as a fuel source. Every cell in the human body contains protein. The basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids. We need protein in our diet to help our body to repair cells and make new ones. The human body needs a lot of amino acids to maintain good health. Protein is also important for growth and development in children‚ teens‚ and pregnant women. Proteins are polymer chains
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PROTEIN TRANSLATION 1. Initiation Translation To begin translation: large and small ribosomal subunit‚ along with the initiating tRNA‚ assembles onto the mRNA 2. Translation Elongation The next amino acyl-tRNA enters the ribosome at the A site The amino acid at the P site is transferred to the tRNA at the A site. The ribosome moves one codon farther along the mRNA‚ releasing the empty tRNA through the E (exit) site. The A site is free for the next incoming RNA. The cycle is repeated as the
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Resting metabolic rate can vary with age independently from body mass changes in the Colorado potato beetle‚ Leptinotarsa decemlineata. Abstract A study was done by Saija Pironine‚ leena Lindstrom‚ and Anne Lyytinen in the Journal of Insect Physiology‚ to investigate the age dependence of resting metabolic rate in Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsadecemlineata) from adult emergence until age 10 days. In their hypothesis they expected to see a bell shaped pattern in metabolic rate with adult age
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back. That’s what Dr. Jade Teta promises with his Metabolic Prime program. In fact‚ he promises that you will receive compliments once a day after you hit your 35-day mark because of the noticeable improvements. And all of that will happen by working out just 45 minutes per week. But‚ is this actually worth buying? Will you really see results with that little effort? Keep reading this Metabolic Prime review to find out. What Do You Get With Metabolic Prime? The program comes full and complete. It’s
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The pancreas is a dual-function gland‚ having features of both endocrine and exocrine glands. The part of the pancreas with endocrine function is made up of approximately a million[3] cell clusters called islets of Langerhans. Four main cell types exist in the islets. They are relatively difficult to distinguish using standard staining techniques‚ but they can be classified by their secretion: α cells secrete glucagon (increase glucose in blood)‚ β cells secrete insulin (decrease glucose in blood)
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Biology HL -Functions of the Liver Essay The liver receives its blood from two main sources; the hepatic artery and the hepatic portal vein. The hepatic artery transports oxygenated blood from the left side of the heart through the aorta to the liver. The deoxygenated blood from the liver is drained back out through the hepatic vein which returns it to the vena cava. The hepatic portal vein carries nutrient rich blood from the small intestine to the liver. Its blood however
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a nuisance for many people around the world. Profuse sweating can interfere with your professional life and social life. Sweating is a natural bodily function. Your sweat glands are connected to your nervous system‚ and they are controlled by your brain. Your body releases water when you are hot. The sweat keeps you cool when you are exposed to the elements. Sweat is odorless‚ but it produces an odor when it mixes with bacteria. Armpits and Sweat Glands We all have sweat glands. Armpits have a
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What are the human organs and their function? BLADDER -A hollow muscular organ that stores urine before expelling it from the body. BONES - The bones provide 5 functions. They protect other vital organs‚ i.e. ribs protect the lungs. Support the body in an upright position. They are attached to muscles to help provide movement of the body. Bone marrow produces blood. Store salts inside provides a mineral reservoir for the body. BRAIN -The brain is the master control center of the body. It receives
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Metabolic Syndrome: A Precursor of Heart Disease In 1988‚ Dr. Gerald Reaven was awarded the Banting Medal for Scientific Research by the American Diabetes Association and introduced the term Syndrome X to the medical community. According to Dr. Reaven‚ “Syndrome X is a simple way to refer to a cluster of changes that encourage the onset and development of heart disease.” (Reaven‚ 2000‚ pg. 40) The medical terms Syndrome X‚ Insulin Resistance (IR)‚ or Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) have been used interchangeably
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