(TSH‚ thyrotropin)‚ adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH‚ corticotropin)‚ lutenizing hormone (LH)‚ follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)‚ prolactin and growth hormone (hGH). Posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis) secretes arginine vasopressin (AVP) and oxytocin. Intermediate lobe cells‚ corticotropes of the anterior pituitary‚ the hypothalamus and some other tissues synthesize pro-opio melano cortin (POMC). In the intermediate lobe‚ POMC is further hydrolysed into β-endohin‚ α - melanocyte stimulating
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine are both secreted from the medulla of the adrenal glands. 3. Releasing hormones are produced by the hypothalamus and control the secretion of luteinizing hormone. 4. Neurosecretory cells of the hypothalamus produce oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone. 5. Estrogen‚ progesterone‚ and testosterone are all steroid sex hormones secreted by the gonads. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. d 2. a 3. c 4. d 5. b SHORT ANSWER 1. No; the hypothalamus is a structure of the nervous system that regulates
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Autistic spectrum disorder‚ otherwise known as autism‚ is a complex disorder of the central nervous system and a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. (Dowshen‚ 2008). It is not something one can catch or pass along to someone else. It makes interacting with other people incredibly difficult. Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Autism spectrum disorder can usually be reliably
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availability of blood & or blood products must be ensured before hand. Intranatal: • Active management of the third stage‚ for all women in labour should be a routine as it reduces PPH by 60%. • Women delivered by caesarean section‚ oxytocin 5 IU slow IV is to be given to reduce blood loss. • Exploration of the utero-vaginal canal for evidence of trauma following difficult labour or instrumental delivery. • Observation for about 2 hours often delivery to make sure that
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Concept Analysis of Medical Malpractice Concept Analysis of Medical Malpractice The phrase medical malpractice is everywhere; we see it make front page news and top stories; we hear about it on the radio and at social gatherings; we read books on it in school and are warned about it at work. Medical malpractice is important to nursing because it affects patient outcomes; liability insurance and medical insurance reimbursement; nurses’ and hospital reputations and ratings. A closer examination
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THALAMUS and HYPOTHALAMUS ------------------------------------------------- February 14‚ 2011 DIENCEPHALON Gross Features * No structure visible on the surface of the brain except the inferior surface. * Inferior surface is the only area exposed to the surface in the intact brain. Extends from: * Anterior: Interventricular foramina * Posterior: Cerebral aqueduct Boundaries: * Superior: * Lateral ventricle * Corpus callosum * Septum pellucidum * Fornix * Lateral:
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occur until after contraction is over o FHR is uniform in shape with gradual descent and return to baseline; May be very subtle - Cause: o Insufficient function of the uteroplacental unit (impaired gas exchange) - Nursing Interventions: o Turn off oxytocin‚ if applicable o Give mom O2 per mask at 10L o Increase IV fluids o Reposition mom to (Left) side o Call Dr o Anticipate possible order for tocolytic Variable Decelerations: - Description/Appearance: o FHR decreases; may or may not be
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More American women are breastfeeding their babies‚ according to a study released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From 2000 to 2008‚ the percentage of new mothers who breastfed their newborns rose from 70.3 percent to 74.6 percent. Although that’s only a 4.2 increase‚ it’s still a good sign. Also encouraging is the 9.9 percent rise in the number of American women who were breastfeeding at six months and the 7.4 percent rise in the number of who were breastfeeding at 12
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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 relating‚ apparently‚ to particular
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Brain Differences Between Genders Do you ever wonder why men and women think so differently? Published on February 27‚ 2014 by Gregory L. Jantz‚ Ph.D. in Hope for Relationships It’s no secret that boys and girls are different—very different. The differences between genders‚ however‚ extend beyond what the eye can see. Research reveals major distinguishers between male and female brains. Scientists generally study four primary areas of difference in male and female brains: processing‚ chemistry
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