Androgen

dramatically. The process starts by taking the drug, either orally or by injection. The steroids travel through the bloodstream and make their way to the muscle tissue. The steroids come in contact with the muscle cells receiving dock. This is called an androgen receptor. From here, the steroid and the cell interact with each other, and recreate or simulate the protein synthesis, promoting cell growth and overall strength in the muscles. Steroids also can prevent fatigue/pain in muscles. Take a…

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease affects 1 in 2,500 people in the United States, affecting over 2.8 million people worldwide. This disease is classified as a neurological disorder and largely affects the muscles and nerves, namely in the lower legs and feet. CMT is caused by over 100 different gene mutations and is classified into four types as well as multiple subtypes. According to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, there are multiple types of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, each of which have…

For example, testosterone and need for dominance in some men. Testosterone, an androgen, is a type of naturally occurring steroid hormone which is secreted into the bloodstream in spurts, meaning levels of testosterone can change considerably within minutes and changes from individual to individual. A research study conducted by Snowdon…

Adolescence, per the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as the state or process of growing up, the period of life from puberty to maturity terminating legally at the age of majority, a stage of development prior to maturity. It is known as the developmental stage that lies between childhood and adulthood. One is no longer considered a child, but not yet an adult. Dr. Neil K. Kaneshiro of the University Of Washington School Of Medicine says in this stage, “children develop the ability to…

6.5 and 8 percent of women overall.1 PCOS is a condition that can cause women to have irregular periods, grow extra facial hair, gain weight and become obese. The exact cause of PCOS is unclear but it is usually caused by excessive production of androgens by the ovaries. Most patients with PCOS are overweight or obese, with obesity being reported in 30 to 75 percent of PCOS patients. Therefore, diet and exercise to lose weight is the first-line intervention for most PCOS patients. However, due…

the development of sex and gender may not work properly on the brain, gonads and genitals, causing variations between them. This could be caused by additional hormones in the mother 's system, or by the fetus insensitivity to the hormones, known as androgen insensitivity syndrome. Her need to feel more feminine from the imbalance of her hormones also leads her to want surgeries and take estrogen in order to be completely female. In the movie, Bree has multiple cosmetic surgeries and takes…

ACTH-1-39: Product Description ACTH 1-39 is a synthetic polypeptide hormone that consists of 39 amino acids. ACTH 1-39 is commonly referred to as Adrenocorticotropic hormone, corticotrophin, or ACTH. The molecular formula for ACTH 1-39 is C207H308N56O58S1 and a molecular mass of 4541.11 kilo Daltons. The structure of ACTH 1-39 corresponds to the full-length structure of ACTH. The natural Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is naturally synthesized by the anterior pituitary gland and its release…

Performance-enhancing drugs are unscrupulous and should not be taken or used. There are many downfalls to taking anabolic steroids, and the first one that will be mentioned is that the use of performance-enhancing drugs (anabolic steroids) may lead to some grim health problems that many people don’t even take into consideration before the abuse of the drug. The second downfall to be declared is going to talk about the reason many people still use performance-enhancing drugs even though they are…

44. There is a recently discovered hormone known as Ghrelin. 1) Please explain the role this hormone is thought to play in the weight loss that occurs after stomach-reduction surgery. 2) Please analyze and decide for yourself whether it plays a decisive role, or not. (6pts) After stomach reduction surgery, the stomach would “stretch” even with a small amount of food, and therefore signal the release of the leptin hormone, which counters the ghrelin hormone, that stimulated the…

For my anatomy class I was asked to write a paper of how a body system of my choice affects the other body systems. I chose the endocrine system, it is made up of many different glands, but every gland still does a part in making sure that organs in the other body systems are well balanced. I liked the endocrine system when we went over it in class and thought it would be an excellent choice. Especially since most of it has to do with the brain and I love to study the brain. I will cover all the…