include all electrolytes (minerals) and neurotransmitters that are used for the transmission of the action potential. Optional drawings can be included. 2) Explain the female monthly cycle including the ovarian and uterine cycles. Be sure to include the Follicular Phase and the Luteal Phase for the ovarian cycle and the menstrual‚ proliferation‚ and secretory phases for the uterine cycle. Clearly define the fluctuation and usage of hormones during these two cycles. Optional drawings can be included.
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Breast Cancer Cancer is a disease that affects millions of individuals each year‚ however‚ breast cancer‚ the second most common type of cancer among women‚ is particularly frightening. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the breast tissue. It is considered a diverse disease‚ contrary to age and family history. According to the National Cancer Institute‚ an anticipated 182‚460 women will be diagnosed with and 40‚480 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2008. Although
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Treatment of chemotherapy on the liver Anatomy Honors‚ Period 6 Introduction Chemotherapy is known to have many negative side effects on all different parts of the body. Your hair falls out and your body becomes weak‚ but what effect does it have on your liver? This paper explores the effects chemo has on a person by review of scientific articles and experiments. Medicine Bleomycin is known to induce DNA strand breakage but is an integral part of chemotherapy in patients with germ-cell
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While the ovarian weight increases until the age of 20 – 29‚ then decreases from the age of 30 – 39 with age. The studies ROC analysis cases of age 20 years or more showed that the cutoff value of 41.2 cm3 / m2 with a high accuracy of corrected uterine volume index‚ with the age of cadavers as more or less than 60 years. The ROC analysis showed that the cutoff values of 2.27 g /m2 and 1.92 g /m2 for the corrected ovarian weight‚ with a high accuracy determined‚ the
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Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the lining layers of organs‚ like the breast. Nearly all cancers are carcinomas. An adenocarcinoma is a type of carcinoma that starts in the glandular tissue. Carcinoma in situ is when it is confined to the layers of cells that it began. I breast cancer‚ in situ‚ means the cancer cells remain confined to the ducts. An invasive cancer is one that has already grown beyond the layers of the cells where it started. Most breast cancers are invasive carcinomas.
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Elijah Yap English II Mrs. Dudley I-Search 5/30/12 Part One The topic I picked to do my I-Search on is cancer. I picked this topic because I want to go into the field of medical research on cancer; it has always been my dream to find a way to cure cancer. The knowledge of this topic at my early age I think will help me figure if I want to continue on my path or whether to detour and go into another field. From what I have learned over the years about cancer is that it is a mutation of a cell
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single-chain glycoprotein‚ which in the fetus is synthesised in the liver‚ GI tract and yolk sac for its role as a major serum binding protein.5 It is related to germ cell tumours as it is produced by yolk sac components‚ and to a lesser extent embryonal carcinomas and teratomas. It is found in 20%-25% of teratomas‚ and over 60% of nonseratoma germ cell tumour patients show elevated levels of the protein. It is the most commonly elevated tumour marker for testicular cancer. However‚ in pure seminoma tumours
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implantation‚ and‚ consequently‚ pregnancy. The happenings of the menstrual cycle are consequences of the simultaneously occurring ovarian cycle and uterine cycle. The ovarian cycle occurs in the ovaries and carries out the follicular phase‚ which spans the first 14 days of a new menstrual cycle. The result is ovulation. The uterine cycle works concurrently with the ovarian cycle and carries out the menstrual‚ proliferative‚ and secretory phases. Hormonally‚ gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is
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hormones‚ and other bodily functions. Women with this disorder typically have higher levels of androgens in their bodies. [ (DePaolo‚ 2007) ] In this paper I will first do an overview of the female reproductive system‚ briefly discus the menstrual and ovarian cycle and finally discuss Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Overview of Female Reproductive System The female reproductive system is a very complex system as compared to the male reproductive system. This system is solely responsible for menstrual flow
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developing: Bladder cancer Kidney cancer Cancers of the pharynx and larynx (throat cancer) Mouth cancer Esophagus cancer Cancer of the pancreas Stomach cancer Some types of leukemia Cancer of the nose and sinuses Cervical cancer Bowel cancer Ovarian cancer In some cases‚ also breast cancer Why Is Smoking Bad For You? Smoking is responsible for several diseases‚ such as cancer‚ long-term (chronic) respiratory diseases‚ and heart disease‚ as well as premature death. Over 440‚000 people in
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