Adrenal cortex

glutamate accumulation in the extracellular space induces excitotoxicity [29]. Arsenic exposure can alter epigenetic regulations and the signaling of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). However, in the present study arsenic was not able to manifest any significant alteration in the DNA laddering pattern in cerebral cortex and cerebellum…

Normal standards for specific gravity are as typically as follows: 1.000 to 1.030 is a normal specific gravity, 1.001 after drinking excessive amounts of water, more than 1.030 after not drinking very many fluids and concentrated after receiving an antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Max’s urine concentration varied in concentration each time he was tested. The first test showed that his urine was a pale yellow which was an indication that he was hydrated. The second test showed the concentration to be…

Extra glucose is produced. Mental alertness increases and your pupils dilate. Adrenal glands release the hormone epinephrine into the bloodstream (Macaulay, 198). Adrenaline (epinephrine) increases the amount of sugar into your blood, increases your heart rate, and raises your blood pressure. After all of these changes have been made to your body, you are now ready to fight or flee. The prefrontal cortex is aware of the threat and now has to decide what to do (Macaulay,…

1. Distinguish between afferent and efferent nerves. Afferent nerves are the sensory nerves. They carry information from the world to the brain and spinal cord. Efferent nerves are the motor nerves they carry information out of the brain and spinal cord to other parts of the body. Afferent nerves take in information and efferent nerves carry out information. 2. Study Figure 2.1. What makes up the Central Nervous System (CNS)? The central nervous system is made up of the brain and…

Background and Significance What is Social Anxiety Disorder? Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is one of the most common health disorder after depression and substance abuse and affects about 10 million Americans. This phobia is an anxiety disorder and individuals with this disorder experience intense distress in public settings. These individuals experience high levels of panic in seemingly “normal” social situations1. These social situations include public speaking,…

Poverty is a severe issue that effects all countries worldwide, and burdens people not only physically but mentally as well. According to an article written on globalissues.org by Anup Shah, “Almost half of the world – over three billion people – live on less that $2.50 a day” (ANUP SHAH). Adults are not the only ones effected by poverty; children seem to be impacted the most because they lack nutrients that should be supporting their growth and development, which will effect them for the rest…

The patient, Nicole Mills, began with having acute nausea which rapidly escalated to dizziness and vomiting. Mrs. Mills explained that, as time progressed, her stomach felt as though it was “going to burst.” After taking some time off work, the patient accounts that the symptoms appeared to had gone away. This feeling was short-lived as small pains began to appear in Mrs. Mills’ abdomen. Furthermore, her nausea returned along with the added symptom of hematuria. It was at that point that Mrs.…

be allowed to play the game. Using drugs to help an athlete play better is unfair to themselves and others. Other athletes work hard for everything that they need and want. Using drugs in sports may possibly harm your liver, and parts around your adrenal glands. Research on drugs being used in sports needs to be done. As an athlete, people who use drugs in sports should not play. Working hard and achieving something wanted by training and work is better than achieving goals with the help from a…

had never seen such beauty till the moment he gazed at young Juliet. This proves that he was never in love with Rosaline and was only fueled by lust. This proves that Romeo’s “love” for Juliet is the same as his “love” for Rosaline. “...the frontal cortex, the area of the brain that controls reasoning and helps us think before we act, develops later. This part of the brain is still changing and maturing well into adulthood” (“Teen Brain: Behavior…”). This explains why Romeo, and many other…

Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia and is also the most common form of it. It is According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia. This disease is an advanced loss of intellectual function that eventually interferes with someone’s day to day living; such as relationships, work ethic, and even personal hygiene. With Alzheimer’s, there is a lack of ambition, changes in personality, and weakened judgment. This progressive disease happens in people who…