menopause‚ postmenopausal state • Physical inactivity or immobilization • Use of certain drugs (e.g. systemic steroids‚ anticonvulsants‚ thyroid supplements‚ heparin‚ chemotherapeutic agents and insulin) • Alcohol and tobacco use • Estrogen or androgen deficiency • Calcium deficiency With respect to Ms Cracklebones‚ she has many risk factors‚ advanced age (67 years old)‚ being a female‚ family history (her mother had osteoporosis)‚ low body weight (55.8 Kg)‚ her ethnicity (being Caucasian )‚
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In Greek art‚ the male human nude was used as a canon of human perfection. The sensuous male form in motion was considered the crowning achievement of Greek sculpture. Its asymmetrical balance‚ this motion while at rest‚ and the resulting harmony of opposites is the essence of male beauty. The following will discuss the male sexual anatomy‚ physiology‚ and overall sexual health. In examining the male sexual body‚ the anatomy encompasses both the external and the internal sex organs. The external
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An Examination of the Cause of Gender Differences in Aggression and Violent Behavior through Sociocultural and Biological Factors It may not come as a surprise to many that there exists a significant difference in the gender of perpetrators of violent crimes. For example‚ in tracking the perpetrators of homicide in the United States by gender and year‚ one can find that males outnumber females many times over‚ with over 15‚000 more males than females committing homicide in the early 1990’s
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loose connective tissue that is rich in blood and lymphatic vessels‚ nerves‚ and interstitial cells‚ also known as Leydig cells. Seminiferous tubules produce male reproductive cells‚ the spermatozoa‚ whereas interstitial cells secrete testicular androgens. Figure 21–2. Ducts of the testis and the ductus epididymis.
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Reproductive System Function: Anatomy of Male Reproductive System Major Organs producing offspring External Reproductive Organs propagation of the species penis and scrotum !in terms of evolution – the only reason all the other systems exist Internal Organs: only major system that doesn’t work continuously ! only activated at puberty these structures form continuous tube: Testes epididymus vas deferens ejaculatory duct urethra in penis unlike most other organisms
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It is easy person to point their finger at big industrial and chemical plants and blame them for the cause of so much pollution in our water. When taking a closer look‚ those same people pointing the finger are equally contributing to the pollution of our water supply and are also to blame. This person could be a friend‚ family member‚ classmate‚ or even you. Even if people do not think that they have a part in this‚ most do. A variety of data has shown traces of pharmaceuticals used by every
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Communicable Diseases and Skin Disorders (13 questions) Common terms that are applied to skin lesions: Erythema – A reddened area caused by increased amounts of unoxygenated blood in the dermal vasculature. Ecchymoses (bruises) – Localized red or purple discolorations caused by extravasation of blood into the dermis and subcutaneous tissues Petechiae – Pinpoint‚ tiny‚ and sharp circumscribed spots in the superficial layers of the epidermis Primary lesions- Skin changes produced by a causative
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Ariel Ashcraft Alice Eagly Psychology of Gender October 17‚ 2003 War Against Boys: Fact or Fiction One of the oldest debates in psychology is the nature versus nurture debate. Its roots extend far beyond the nineteenth century psychologists such as Freud and Skinner into the beginnings of scientific thought. Even Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Plato addressed the issue of how personality is formed. Today‚ a relative consensus has been reached that nature and nurture work in tangent
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Sex reassignment surgery (male-to-female) from male to female involves reshaping the male genitals into a form with the appearance of and‚ as far as possible‚ the function of female genitalia. Prior to any surgeries‚ transwomen usually undergo hormone replacement therapy and facial hair removal. Other surgeries undergone by transwomen may include facial feminization surgery and various other procedures. History Lili Elbe was the first known recipient of male-to-female sex reassignment surgery
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English 102‚ Steroids in Sports Steroids are an illegal substance that is banned in most major sports organizations. Athletes in today’s world are under tremendous pressure to succeed. They believe by taking these substances that they are giving an “edge” while competing. What they do not realize is they are putting their bodies in tremendous danger. Steroids can produce psychological and physical side effects. As you will see‚ not only are steroid users harming themselves but they are also
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