Cortisol – The Stress Hormone Where is it made? Within the adrenal glands there is a layer around the perimeter of the gland that is known as the adrenal cortex. A portion of the cortex labeled the Zona fasciculata is where the hormone Cortisol produced. The Zona fasciculata is primarily responsible for the production of various Glucocorticoids‚ such as Cortisol. What is it? Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone it is extremely vital to the body- when released increases both blood pressure
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Muscle tissue Muscle tissue has a ability to relax and contrast and so bring about movement and mechanical work in various parts of the body. There are other movements in the body too which are necessary for the survival of the organism such as the heart beat and the movements of the alimentary canal. Muscles can be divided into three main groups according to their structure * Smooth muscle tissue. * Skeletal muscle tissue. * Cardiac (heart) muscle tissue.
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September‚ 2013 Tissue Ownership “I think people are morally obligated to allow their bits and pieces to be used to advance knowledge to help others” (Korn). Different people have opposing opinions on the topic of whether or not patients or doctors own the body tissues after it’s been removed from the patient. Ownership is the act‚ state‚ or right of possessing something. Tissue ownership is different from ownership because once it leaves your body‚ you no longer own it. Contributing your tissues to the
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1. Epithelial tissue ________. A) is usually acellular B) contains a number of neuron types C) is highly vascularized D) has a basement membrane 2. Which is true concerning muscle tissue? A) cuboidal shape enhances function B) is a single-celled tissue C) highly cellular and well vascularized D) contains contractile units made of collagen 3. Which of the following is true about epithelia? A) Pseudostratified epithelia are commonly keratinized. B) Stratified epithelia are
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Undertake tissue viabillity risk assessments. 1.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of healthy skin. Skin is the largest organ of the body‚ covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 sq inches or roughly around 19‚355 sq cm depending on age‚ height‚ and body size. The skin‚ along with its derivatives‚ nails‚ hair‚ sweat glands‚ and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system. Besides providing protection to the body the skin has
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Muscle Tissue 1. How is muscle tissue categorized? Muscle tissue is categorized by its shape‚ the number of nuclei‚ and the mechanism of stimulation. 2. a. Click the Smooth Muscle Tissue. Identify each of the following: Nucleus----- Smooth Fiber Muscle------------------ b. Describe smooth muscle control (voluntary or involuntary). Involuntary c. Name some smooth muscle functions (click the “Tissue Locations” button). Smooth
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Questions to Ponder…… Hormones and Regulation of Metabolism 1. Patrick was diagnosed with Diabetes mellitus on his 8th birthday. His 65-year old aunt was just diagnosed with Diabetes also. Patrick is having a hard time understanding why he needs injections‚ while his aunt controls her blood sugar with diet and oral medication. Why is his aunt’s treatment different from his? Patrick’s diagnosis is different than his aunt’s because he has Diabetes Mellitus type 1. This is when the body no longer
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Anthony Kiedis is a rock and roll drug and alcohol abuser who happens to be in one of the biggest bands today The Red Hot Chili Peppers. He wrote the book Scar Tissue to tell a story about himself and the wild road he took to get where he is today. The problem with the book is Anthony Kiedis strongest points are playing the guitar not telling a story in order and writing a book about it. It is more just rambling on and then this happened and then this happened. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been
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menstrual period. | | | | | | | | ocyesis | | | arche | | | orrhea | | | otocia | | | | | | Question 7 | 1 points | Save | | Ms. Genelco was diagnosed with ________osis‚ a condition in which the inner tissue lining of the uterus proliferates and is transferred to sites outside the uterine cavity. | | | | | | | | myometri | | | dysuterit | | | endometri | | | hyster | | | | | | Question 8 | 1 points | Save
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Three Stress Hormones Life is full of mystery‚ a journey that is full of twists and turns‚ ups and downs‚ that can sometime lead to depression or your simple happiness. But like all journeys there are obstacles that could go on your way and stop you to reach your personal goal. Various situations where one is unable to deal with this turns‚ let alone have the courage to face its ups and downs. Stress is no stranger to our lives. The term stress can be utilized in several approaches because stress
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