3/11/13 Adrenal glands- on top of kidneys - attached to kidneys via connective tissue capsule -cortex- stimulated by ACTH 3 layers 1. - zona glomerulosa - releases mineral corticoids - aldosterone: anti-diuretic. Retain na+ --> leads to h2o retention (Low levels of aldosterone)-->. Hypovolemia- low blood volume-->. leads to low blood pressure 2. - zona fasciculata- glucocorticoids - cortisone‚ cortisol -resist
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This journal article review is to discuss hemorrhagic ovarian cysts (HOC) and how sonography can be used to determine and diagnose these findings. Using sonography can help identify the type of cysts present to get the correct diagnosis. While reading this article it had been mentioned that this type of condition can be diagnosed incorrectly. Sonography can help identify the different appearances that go along with hemorrhagic ovarian cysts. Endovaginal sonography is the best for finding and diagnosing
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Neuroblastoma The subject matter I could be writing approximately is Neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is it cancer Often found in small glands of the pinnacle kidney.It can expand to the chest neck pelvis and Bone. Neuroblastoma is a adolescence ailment that impacts children. Children usually develop it earlier than the age of five. It is a completely rare shape of cancer and rarely located in kids over 10. In america there are less than 20‚000 instances of this. Neuroblastoma start as a cancer while
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THE ORGANISATION OF THE HUMAN BODY By Rachel Bull CELLS The organelles of cells and their function • Cell (or plasma) membrane - The plasma membrane acts as a boundary and controls what substances can enter and exit the cell. • Cytoplasm - This semi-fluid substance found inside the boundary of the cell and outside the nucleus cushions and protects the internal organelles‚ this is also where the majority of the chemical reactions happen. • Nucleus - The nucleus is the double-membraned central
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BioLab3 Bones and Muscles Summary Report Student Name: I. Skeletal system A. Long Bone Structure Define the following terms. Bone Organ of the skeletal system Cartilage Serves as a cushion Ligament Dense‚ regular connective tissue/bone to bone Tendons Dense‚ regular connective tissue/ bone to muscle Osteocytes Separated by an extracellular matrix hardened by deposits of calcium salts Diaphysis Long shaft of compact bone Compact bone Solid and dense
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(thickness) o Weight: 120−170 g o Hilum: A notch present towards the centre of the inner concave surface of the kidney o Through the hilum‚ the ureter‚ blood vessels and nerves enter the kidney. o On the inside of the hilum‚ the renal pelvis is present. Renal pelvis has projections called calyces. o 2 zones in the kidney: Cortex (outer) Medulla (inner) o Medulla divides into medullary pyramids (cone-shaped). These medullary pyramids project into the calyces. o Cortex is present in between the
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Ovarian Cancer Teresa Barragan English Wednesday Session Introduction Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women. It is considered to be one of the most common types of cancer of the female reproductive system. According to McGuire and Markman (2003)‚ “despite advances in treatment over the last 40 years‚ ovarian cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed gynaecological malignancy‚ and causes more deaths than any other cancer of the reproductive system”
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Experiment Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System Laszlo Vass‚ Ed.D Version 42-0012-02-01 Lab Report Assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions‚ diagrams if needed‚ and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable
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Review: Anatomy I Lab Chapter 1: Language of Anatomy What is anatomic position? - Human body is erect‚ with the feet only slightly apart‚ head and toes pointed forward‚ and arms hanging at the sides with palms facing forward. -two major divisions of human body surface are Axial‚ and Appendicular 2. Body orientation and direction. ~Superior- above ex. the nose is superior to the mouth ~Inferior- below ex. the abdomen is inferior to the chest ~Anterior- front ex
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Working at the hip‚ both muscles extend and are active in internal rotation (pg.144). All three muscles in the hamstring muscle group have the same origin‚ which is the Ischial Tuberosity‚ also known as the sitz bone‚ situated at the bottom of the pelvis bone. Even though the F asdf asdf asdf asdf asdf asdf asdf hamstring muscle group have same origins‚ each muscle has a different insertion‚ the Bicep Femoris; the head of Fibula (bone) and the lateral of Tibia (bone)‚ Semitendinosus; proximal of
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