Research each of the following and write a paragraph describing the endocrine gland‚ hormone‚ target tissue‚ symptoms‚ causes‚ and treatment options. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) Human chorionic gonadotropin‚ or hCG‚ is a hormone that helps with the development of an egg in a woman’s ovary‚ as well as the release of the egg during ovulation. If the body doesn’t produce enough hCG on it’s own‚ you can receive injections of it. The injections aren’t for women only‚ they can be used in men to
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some research and fill in the data table below. Hormone Functions Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Stimulates the adrenal cortex‚ it also stimulates secretion of glucocorticoids. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Helps maintain blood pressure‚ blood volume and water content by controlling the concentration of urine made by the kidneys. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) It regulates the functions of both the ovaries and testes. Growth hormone (GH) Helps to maintain normal body structure and
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HOMEOSTASIS BIOLOGY I BIO091 Prepared by: Nur Syakireen Bt. Ishak SCOPE •Definition and importance of homeostasis •Homeostatic organ •Negative and positive feedback mechanisms •Blood-glucose regulation •Thermoregulation •Osmoregulation DEFINITON & IMPORTANCE OF HOMEOSTASIS Homeostasis • Homeostasis: • is the steady state of physiological condition of the body. • it is the physiological processes by which organisms maintain a constant & balanced internal environment. • In achieving
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I have a confession to make‚ but first‚ I want you to make a little confession to me. In the past year‚ I want you to just raise your hand if you’ve experienced relatively little stress. Anyone? How about a moderate amount of stress? Who has experienced a lot of stress? Yeah. Me too. But that is not my confession. My confession is this: I am a health psychologist‚ and my mission is to help people be happier and healthier. But I fear that something I’ve been teaching for the last 10
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bear us‚ make us feel better and bring out our best. The human biology suggests that the love is associated with three major drive. Sex drive‚ attachment and the partner preference (Slater & Lauren‚ 2000). There are hormones I the body known as testosterone‚ oestrogen‚ dopamine‚ oxytocin and vasopressin that governs the feeling of love. The Central dopamine
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adrenocorticotropic hormone directly into the bloodstream. When the ACTH reaches the adrenal cortex it stimulates the release of cortisol which increases the metabolism of proteins‚fats and carbohrdrates. Cortisol also increases blood sugar levels through gluconeogenesis. (1) Negative feedback Negative feedback is a process
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Outline principles that define the biological level of analysis (for example‚ patterns of behavior can be inherited; animal research may inform our understanding of human behavior; cognitions‚ emotions and behaviors are products of the anatomy and physiology of our nervous and endocrine systems). Introduction: Two principles that define the biological level of analysis are that patterns of behavior can be inherited and that animal research may inform our understanding of human behavior. Patterns
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since the dawn of mankind. When a person is looking for a mate they will encounter several potential perspectives until they find that one specific person they’re attracted to over anyone else. When investigating the different hormone types‚ I’ve assessed I’m estrogen/ oxytocin (Ghose‚ 2013). Based upon the way I address life‚ I feel it’s important for my mate to know. As a social person‚ I prefer to internal and recharge or deal with life in general. It’s important for my mate to know that is how I
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The endocrine system is one of our body systems that plays an important role in living. It comprises of many glands exerting hormones in maintaining the body’s internal environment also known as homeostasis. The endocrine system plays an important role in homeostasis because it maintains growth and development‚ maturation‚ reproduction‚ human behavior‚ metabolism‚ sexual function and controls functions of the tissues. It is partnered with the nervous system since the hypothalamus along with the pineal
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activating the hormone‚ oxytocin. Also known as the hug/love/cuddle hormone‚ oxytocin can be induced in a number of ways. Aside from physical exercise‚ the use of touch and emotional support can have significant effects. The extent of one’s social interconnectedness can provide psychological and physical support that can aid in manifesting positivity. Moreover‚ the use of physical contact by someone liked or even loved can provide added reinforcement in the release the love hormone‚ oxytocin. Choosing
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