Stimulates cells to increase size and divide more rapidly Luteinizing hormone (LH) Essential for egg release of the ovary Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) Stimulate the production and release of melanin Oxytocin Causes contraction of uterine wall muscles Prolactin (PRL) Stimulates milk production Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Stimulates secretion from the thyroid gland Questions A. Describe the function of the endocrine system. The function of the endocrine system
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Endometrial cancer is the most prevalent gynecologic malignancy in the Unites States. Even though the cancer occurs most frequently in postmenopauasal women‚ 5% of the total number cases are found in women 40 years and younger. These women usually have specific risk factors such as morbid obesity‚ chronic anovulation‚ and hereditary syndromes (Schuiling & Likis‚ 2013). As future providers‚ it will be vital to know and understand the risk factors for endometrial cancer and the signs and symptoms
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بسم الله الرحمن Abstract Background: Anaemia is common worldwide specially in developing countries where nutrient deficiencies are prevalent. It is a common problem in the outpatient set but it’s always neglected and taken lightly which can cause hyperdynamic circulation disturbances and raise the rate of morbidity and mortality. Aim: To determine the prevalence of microcytic Hypochromic anaemia in medicine emergency room casualty in academy teaching hospital. Method: This is a descriptive
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Vocabulary 1.) Hormones- are chemicals that are naturally produced in the bodies of all animals‚ including humans. 2.) Diethylstilbestrol(DES)- the cancer causing anti-miscarriage drug‚ in two shipments of American beef. 3.) Estrogen- Any of several major female sex hormones produced primarily by the ovarian follicles of female mammals‚ capable of inducing estrus‚ developing and maintaining secondary female sex characteristics‚ and preparing the uterus for the reception of a fertilized
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Classification of Epithelial Tissue Location of Epithelium The four basic tissue types in the body are the epithelial‚ connective‚ muscular‚ and nervous tissue. These tissues exist and function in close association with one another. The epithelial tissue‚ or epithelium‚ consists of sheets of cells that cover the external surfaces of the body‚ line the internal cavities‚ form various organs and glands‚ and line their ducts. Epithelial cells are in contact with each other‚ either in a single
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contraception are recommended to avoid pregnancy for at least 6 to 12 months. In 10 to 15% of cases‚ hydatidiform moles may develop into invasive moles. This condition is named persistent trophoblastic disease (PTD). The moles may intrude so far into the uterine wall that hemorrhage or other complications develop. It is for this reason that a post-operative full abdominal and chest x-ray will often be requested. In 2 to 3% of cases‚ hydatidiform moles may develop into choriocarcinoma‚ which is a malignant
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the intact animal or in preparations of isolated muscles 3. An antidiuretic action‚ effected by increasing the tubular and collecting duct resorption of water in the kidney. OXYTOCIN (hypophamine) Physiological Function Oxytocin is the uterine- stimulating fraction‚ and it is relatively free from
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treatment of asthma. Adverse Effects (1-10%) pharyngitis diarrhea pain in extremity neck pain chest pain sinusitis Pregnancy Category Anoro Ellipta has a pregnancy category of “C”‚ and since the drug is a beta-agonist‚ there is potential to affect uterine contractility if administered during labor. It is unknown whether the drug is distributed in human breast milk. Pharmacology Elimination Half-life: 11 hours
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“Should states enact laws that require girls to be vaccinated against HPV?” Gardasil‚ a vaccine that protects against HPV (human papillomavirus)‚ has practically become a household word in the United States since it was approved in 2006. TV commercials featuring young girls chanting "I’m going to be one less" are quite commonplace‚ and now the vaccine‚ which protects against the four types of HPV that potentially lead to cervical cancers and genital warts‚ is being recommended for girls
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absorbed by the woman’s body. After ovulation the remains of the dominant follicle in the ovary become a corpus luteum. This body has a primary function of producing large amounts of progesterone. Under the influence of progesterone‚ the endometrium (uterine lining) changes to prepare for potential implantation of an embryo to establish a pregnancy. If implantation does not occur within approximately two weeks‚ the corpus
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