Endocrine gland

Review of Case Study The case study we chose to research relates to kidney disease, the increased incidence of caries and periodontal disease. This case study patient is a 49 year old Caucasian female. She is healthy with the exception of having polycystic kidney disease. For this condition the patient does not take medications or receive any type of dialysis treatments. This patient has several missing teeth, large restorations on all posterior teeth, crowns and root canals. Currently she…

According to the ATI PowerPoint, “The pancreas and the liver are the main function supporters of insulin. The endocrine portion of the pancreas has about 1 million small glands and the islets of Langerhans, scattered through the organ” (ATI PowerPoint). There are two types of cells that are important to glucose controls, alpha and beta cells. The alpha cells produce glucagon, a hormone that causes the release of glucose from the cell storage sites whenever blood sugar levels are low. The Beta…

Besides, the cancerous cells affect the endocrine system and thus inhibiting the body’s ability to regulate glucose. Pancreatic cancer exists in various types which may include: ductal adenocarcinoma, acinar cell carcinomas, lymphoma, cystic tumors and the neuroendocrine tumors. This cancer is a…

The release of cortisol and the effects it has activat-ing other body chemicals creates imbalance and affects the wiring of the brain. The body reacts to stressors, two systems kick into gear, one being the endocrine system and the other being the sympathetic. The sympathetic nervous system shifts out other stress related to hormones such as Serotonin and Norepinephrine, which also affect our mood and desire. All these chemicals create: shaking sweating palms…

Nutritional requirement in Old Age / Geriatric Nutrition Human biological growth and decline extent over the entire life span. Throughout life all experiences make their imprint on individual genetic heritage. The general process of senescence affects all older adults. Although the biological changes in aging are general, each person is unique and people show a wide variety of individual responses individuals’ age at different rates and in different ways, depending on their genetic heritage heir…

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1, Key emotional aspects taking place in adolescence (A) Erikson was an ego psychologist, who emphasized the role of culture and society and the conflicts that can take place within the ego itself. According to Erikson, the ego develops as it successfully resolves crises that are distinctly social in nature. These involve establishing a sense of trust in others, developing a sense of identity in society, and helping the next generation prepare for the future. (McLeod, 2013). Erikson’s stage of…

Hazardous Chemical: Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) In December of 1984 in Bhopal India there was an extremely large chemical leak (Schlager, 2008). The chemical was called methyl isocyanate (MIC) and was used as an intermediate to create a pesticide, or a substance that is used for killing organisms called Seven. Seven, which kills several different types of bugs and is used specifically in Asia but globally as well, is also an insecticide, or a beneficial chemical that kills insects (Living With…

1.1 Pregnancy and Childbirth Pregnancy period is one of the wonderful phases of a woman's life. Each and every moment during this period is very precious for them. They spend each and every day in pleasant anticipation, waiting for a normal delivery. Pregnant women will face a lot of emotional issues, mainly due to hormonal changes. This will result in unusual mood swings. When a woman is pregnant for the first time, the fear will be more, as she is not aware of many things. This is the time…

M.G. is a 10-year old African American female presenting to the clinic with her mother. She is clean and intact, well nourished and in no apparent distress. She has been getting allergy shots due to eczema, but the mother wishes to stop them due to lack of improvement in her condition. She had been prescribed with tea tree oils, which she used twice daily until it ran out three months ago. She has also been having daily baths with dove and herbal soaps and bath salts twice a week. She has also…