These release hormones in conjunction with stress: . adrenal . pituitary . thyroid 33. This affects wake/sleep patterns and seasonal functions: . pineal . adrenal . thyroid 34. What is the most common cause of mitral stenosis? . IV drug use . rheumatic fever . COPD . atherosclerosis
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QCF LEVEL 2 UNIT 616 OUTCOME 1 1. - Identify current legislation‚ guidance policies and protocols relevant to administration of medication Medicines are regulated by the law due to their harm potential if they are misused. The variety of laws and regulation can be divided in 3 main groups: Handling of medicines Medicines Act‚ 1968 Misuse of drugs act 1971 Health and Social Care act 208 RPS Handling of Medicines in Social care Guidance Health and safety Health and safety at Work
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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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The foundations of the Endocrine System consist of hormones and glands. These glands are ductless and their secretions are sent through the bloodstream. Endocrine glands also control bodily metabolic activity. The major glands that make up the human endocrine system are the hypothalamus‚ pituitary‚ thyroid‚ parathyroids‚ adrenals‚ pineal body‚ the pancreas‚ and the reproductive glands‚ which include the ovaries and testes. The endocrine system has three basic functions‚ regulate metabolic functions
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The Pituitary Gland and Dwarfism The Pituitary Gland is situated at the base of the brain and it produces hormones which control growth. Too large an amount of these hormones causes giantism‚ a condition where facial features‚ hands‚ etc. become abnormally large. Too little causes dwarfism‚ where the overall stature of a person is very small. Dwarfism is the condition of being undersized‚ or less than 127 cm (50 in) in height. Some dwarfs have been less than 64 cm (24 in) in height when fully
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As with any disease‚ dementia has many and varied reasons that cause it‚ but people think that the progress in age is the only cause that lead to dementia. This is true the progress of age can lead to dementia‚ but this is not the primary pathogenic. Actually‚ the main cause is that dementia caused when the brain cells damaged. This damage impedes the abilities and communications of the brain cells. However‚ as soon as the brain cells communications become abnormal‚ the thinking‚ behavior‚ actions
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which secret hormones directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine is located in different parts of the body and some important endocrine glands include the pancreas‚ testes‚ ovaries‚ thyroid gland‚ adrenal glands and the hypothalamus. The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and their function is to release stress responsive hormones. These hormones include adrenaline and noradrenaline. The adrenaline glands also affect the functioning of the Kidney by the secretion of the hormone aldosterone
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young‚ your body usually is irregular until your hormone levels balance out. When women age‚ toward menopause‚ periods may become irregular. Medical Diagnosis PCOS or Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) - This condition causes the ovaries to create multiple‚ tiny cysts on them‚ making ovulation difficult. Those with PCOS have higher levels of testosterone‚ the male hormone‚ which can lead to infertility and irregular periods with anovulation. Thyroid disorders‚ sexually transmitted diseases‚ fibroids
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Anatomy & Physiology I Course Review for Final Review: 1. The Levels of Organization: Chemical Level: atoms (elements) >>>> molecules (two or more chemicals together) Cellular Lever: individualized (specialized cells) Tissue Level: tissues (groups of cells and materials surrounding them) Organs Level: different tissues that join together as a structure for a specific function System Level: related organs with a common/synergistic function Organism Level: a living
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CHAPTER – 7 Control and Coordination Living organisms respond and react to various stimuli like heat‚ light‚ cold‚ touch‚ pressure etc. Plants and animals both respond to stimuli but in different manner. Example : withdrawl of hand on touching a hot object. Control and Coordination in Animals It is brought about in all animals with the help of two main systems a) Nervous System b) Endocrine System Nervous System : Functions i) To receive the information from environment
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