These endorphins also generate anti-nociceptive signals and act like painkillers. Oxytocin‚ one of the endorphins‚ is a hormone released from the pituitary gland; it is also synthesized and released in the brain to encourage pro-social behaviors (essentially empathy‚ trust‚ intimacy and bonding). Some social psychologists say that laughter plays an enormous
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cardiovascular system (Martini‚ Ober‚ & Nath‚ 2015). Therefore‚ the individual’s blood pressure is maintained by central regulation. Central regulation consists of the cardiovascular system‚ assistance with the neural and endocrine system via the release of hormone regulators. This form of regulation incorporates the stimulation of the heart and vasomotor which controls the peripheral vasoconstriction. The main form of vasoconstriction involved in neural regulation is norepinephrine (Martini‚ Ober‚ & Nath
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Alcohol is enjoyed by many people during social occasions‚ but for others addiction to alcohol or alcohol-related illnesses can be a serious health issue. • HYDRATION Alcohol depresses the production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)‚ which helps keep you hydrated. Dehydration can lead to electrolyte imbalances (characterized by nausea‚ dizziness and diarrhea) and headaches. • BREASTS As little as one alcoholic drink a day can increase the risk of breast cancer‚ according to a 2009 study in the Journal
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and long-lasting. We know that when women feel safe‚ secure and loved‚ cascades of love hormone (oxytocin) are released both during intimacy and birth. These love hormones flood the mother’s blood system and bathe the developing fetus. This is good news because it impacts the development of the pre-born infant’s brain readying it to experience love and happiness. Conversely‚ the release of fear and stress hormone (adrenaline) during intimacy and birth is a double assault on the newborn and can interrupt
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Nursing Responsibilities | Generic Name:OxytocinBrand Name:Pitocin | 10 units/ml in1ml ampule‚ vial or syringe incompatible IV solution. | * . Oxytocin induces rhythmic uterine contraction which increases throughout the pregnancy‚ reaching the max at term by proliferating oxytocin receptors. | * PharmacologicClass: Posterior pituitary hormone * Therapeutic Class: Uterine-active agent | * to induce or stimulate labor | * hypersensitive to drug when vaginal delivery is advised * cephalo
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nerve cells in the brain‚ these chemicals control everything from hormone release to mood‚ anxiety and blood pressure). Somehow‚ through all of its actions‚ dopamine regulates our mood. At the extremes‚ it’s responsible for Parkinson’s disease (not enough dopamine) and the symptoms of schizophrenia (a tad too much)‚ but generally it just makes us feel good. Noradrenaline works by triggering the release of adrenaline‚ the hormone that gets us ready to fight or run. As well as the always delightful
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pituitary hormones. The nurse would expect the laboratory results to show a. increased urinary cortisol. b. decreased serum thyroxine. c. elevated serum aldosterone levels. d. low urinary catecholamines excretion. ANS: A Increased secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the anterior pituitary gland will lead to an increase in serum and urinary cortisol levels. An increase‚ rather than a decrease‚ in thyroxine level would be expected with increased secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
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(Tortora & Derrickson‚ 2014‚ p. 10) Negative feedback system: Reverses a change in a controlled condition in the body. (Tortora & Derrickson‚ 2014‚ p. 10) Homeostasis & Homeostatic Imbalances of the Endocrine System The endocrine system makes hormones responsible for regulating and maintaining certain body functions. It plays a role in all of the body systems. There are several glands that make up the endocrine system which work in conjunction with other tissues and organs that contain cells
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was carried out. Severe polyuria‚ which was accompanied by a rapid decrease in central venous pressure‚ started 1 hour after the operation. RESULTS: Urine output of more than 5000 mL/day continued until the 16th postoperative day. Plasma antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels were within the normal range. Plasma human atrial natriuretic peptide (hANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) were elevated postoperatively‚ and the elevation of these peptides was one possible cause for the severe polyuria
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biological reactions‚ and mental states. Emotion is often associated and considered reciprocally influential with mood‚ temperament‚ personality‚ disposition‚ and motivation‚[citation needed] as well as influenced by hormones and neurotransmitters such as dopamine‚ noradrenaline‚ serotonin‚ oxytocin and cortisol. Emotion is often the driving force behind motivation‚ positive or negative.[1] The physiology of emotion is closely linked to arousal of the nervous system with various states and strengths of arousal
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