I. Definition A molar pregnancy is an abnormal form of pregnancy in which a non-viable fertilized egg implants in the uterus‚ converting the normal pregnancy progress into a pathological one. It is characterized by the presence of a hydatidiform mole‚ which the chorionic villi around the fetus degenerate and form clusters of fluid-filled sacs‚ resulting in tumor growth that forms in the uterus as a bunch of cysts resembling grape-like vesicles that are visible to the naked eye. Hydatidiform
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Luteinizing hormone is created by the pituitary gland and it is very important in the reproductive process as it allows ovulation to take place‚ alongside follicle stimulating hormones. The intermediate pineal is responsible for the production of melatonin which is considered to regulate the biological clock in humans‚ as it helps the brain to synchronise to daylight. The parathyroid gland is an extension of the thyroid gland‚ though this produced a separate hormone named parathormone.
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The human life cycle is essential to the world’s population. It allows individuals to create families that can change society in multiple ways and all those individuals that has the capacity to change the world has a mother. Every soon to be mother wants an easy pregnancy but most importantly hopes and prays for a healthy baby. Understanding pregnancy is important soley due to the fact its a major factor in the cycle of life. Pregnancy involves growth‚ development and a new beginning. A
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Impetigo is a CONTAGEOUS skin disorder and the person needs to wash ALLlinens and dishes seperate from the family. They also need to wash their handsfrequently and avoid contact.Vasopressin think DIABETES INSIPIDUS!!!!Vasopressin is also known as antidiuretic hormone2. 1. dont give beta blockers to anyone with respiratory problems i.e asthma‚copd.2. periorbital edema sign of complication with impetigo (indicateglomernephritis) 3. Myocardial infaraction always relieve pain with morphine 1st. sometimes
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What is Biological Psychology? It is the study of the physiological‚ evolutionary‚ and developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience. It is synonymous with the terms biopsychology‚ physiological‚ and behavioral neuroscience. Much of biological psychology is devoted to studying brain functioning. Physiology is the study of body processes- the dynamic of tissue and organ system of the body. It is the study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior. Areas of Biological
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2002 AL Biology marking scheme Paper 1 Section A Terms with *‚ mark deduction for wrong spelling. Alternatives and correct answers not listed in this document should be accepted.) Marks 1 .1/2 mark for each correct answer Column 1 E earthworm B jellyfish F starfish D clam 2. (2) Concepts for mark allocation • worn-out organelles are enclosed by membrane forming vacuoles (1) worn-out organelles are enclosed by lysosomes (3) • lysosome releases hydrolytic enzymes into the
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morals of the religious perspective. Text: Regular sex is healthy and doubles the life expectancy of a person. Regular sex can boost a woman’s sense of smell by triggering the release of a hormone called prolactin‚ according to scientists at Calgary University in Canada. Sex is normal process where hormones makes the two people have the desire of having relations. Other benefits of sex are it also relieves stress‚ boosts immunity‚ and also burns calories. Having sex can protect a person from getting
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Urinary System: Anatomy Review 1. Name the organs in the urinary system: 1. 2 kidneys 2. 2 ureters 3. bladder 4. uethra 2. The kidneys are retroperitoneal (behind the peritoneum)‚ lying against the dorsal body wall in the upper abdomen. 3. The adrenal gland sits atop the kidneys. Blood vessels enter and leave the kidney at the renal cortex. 4. The functional units of the kidney are the nephrons. They are called renal pyramids if they are located mainly in the cortex. They are called renal
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use mutations of DNA repair processes in the BRCA gene‚ and angiogenesis inhibitors have been attempted in ovarian cancer patients. While these treatments proved to shrink tumors or slow their growth‚ they didn’t affect the lifespan of patients. Hormone therapies‚ while used for other types of ovarian cancers‚ are rarely used for epithelial since it only surrounds the ovary and isn’t directly involved in reproductive processes. Radiation therapies are also rarely used in ovarian
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autonomic and metabolic processes. The hypothalamus is the connection between the nervous system and the endocrine system‚ creating this link by producing and secreting neurohormones that in turn stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete hormones. The hypothalamus is central in the regulation of body temperature‚ hunger‚ thirst‚ and in the management of emotions and sexual activity. The hypothalamus situated on both sides of the third ventricle‚ below the thalamus. In the hypothalamus there
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