endocrine system is a system of glands‚ each of which secretes a type of hormone into the bloodstream to regulate the body. It derives from the Greek words endo meaning inside‚ within‚ and crinis for secrete. The endocrine system is an information signal system like the nervous system. Hormones are substances (chemical mediators) released from endocrine tissue into the bloodstream that attach to target tissue and allow communication among cells. Hormones regulate many functions of an organism‚ including
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and using all of there senses rather its cognitive‚ physical‚ or mental. Some other questions that came to mind during my research are what is normal psychology and what is abnormal psychology? What is normal psychology? Most people consider one to be normal if they seem to have no problems physically or mentally. Are you O.K. the way you are? Should you be different? Most of us tend to roles that are acceptable behavior in society. Society expects us all to play certain roles. Health
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Organ Systems and their functions I. Integumentary System Functions to protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature. Composed of Skin and derivates Epidermis – covers surface; protects deeper tissues Keratinocytes – waterproofing Melanocytes – pigment –protects against UV light Dermis – Nourishes epidermis; provides strength; contains exocrine glands Collagenous tissue – strength Skin Derivates A. Hair– protection and warmth (vellus – fine un-pigmented hair: terminal
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MANILA (Formerly City College of Manila) Mehan Gardens‚ Manila College of Nursing “ Thyroid Lobectomy” Submitted by: Mae Anne A. Anggo NR-31 Submitted to: Ma. Kathleen F. Balingit RN‚ MAN Thyroid Lobectomy is an operation to remove one half (a lobe) of the thyroid gland. This simply means removal of a thyroid lobe and the isthmus (the part that connects the 2 lobes). This removes more thyroid tissue than a simple lobectomy‚ and is used when a larger margin of tissue is needed to
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Hammer Head Shark Organ Structure and Functions The hammer head shark contains multiple organs that are suited for their environment in the Great Barrier Reef. Their skin‚ which is an integument organ‚ is made of an atmosphere of dermal denticles or placoid cells. These denticles and cells are tiny‚ hard‚ tooth like structure that makes the skin tough like sandpaper for protection. Their inner organs are much like that of a human. They contain the stomach‚ spleen‚ pancreas‚ rectum and the
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Introduction Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy accounting for 90% of all endocrine cancers. It constitutes less than 1% of all malignant tumors.(1) Annual incidence of thyroid cancer varies from 0.5 to 10 per 100000 population throughout the world.(1) Age and gender adjusted incidence of thyroid cancer has increased than any other malignancy. According to Surveillance‚ Epidemiology and End Result Programme (SEER) 60‚220 new cases are found in USA in 2013‚ the number of cases
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the product of good intentions‚ misdirected helpfulness‚ good-hearted generosity‚ and‚ possibly‚ an overactive thyroid ... The Merchant of Dennis the Menace." Hank Ketchum Additionally when comparing Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism‚ it is useful to consider the symptoms‚ treatment‚ and life with the disease. The hidden truth about thyroid disease and what every person should know‚ how it affects not only the body‚ but also the affects that these diseases have on mental stability and memory is
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Abnormal Psychology: Abnormal psychology is a branch of psychology that deals with psychopathology and abnormal behavior. Abnormal behavior is disruptive in classes unable to control tempers and loud. Abnormal Phycology is when someone’s thoughts are causing them discomfort and they act on it. This will then allow someone to be diagnosed mentally Ill. Normal Psychology: Normal psychology is the study of the human behavior and the mind. It is stereotype in way that judge’s criteria are normal
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EFFECTS OF ORGAN DONATION FACTS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION * Like any surgery‚ after the donation procedure‚ the wound is closed and no visible mark is present as a tell-tale sign of the surgery. * The organs are removed only after the patient is declared brain dead and within 12 to 24 hours‚ the organs are removed for transplantation. * The success rate of organ transplantation on an average is between 75% to 85%. * Kidney‚ lungs‚ heart‚ skin‚ pancreas‚ liver‚ bones‚ eyes and intestines
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Chapter 2. Question 4. How would you measure risk of being a victim? I would measure the risk of being a victim by incorporating the NCVS summary findings for 2009. This survey gives me a broad range of information to use to minimize the risk of being a victim of a crime. It gives us great information such as the following: 1. Gender: men are a little more being victimized then women. 2. Reporting: almost half of the crimes were only reported to police. 3. Race: the highest with 27% for 1000 persons
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