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    Pancreas Research Paper

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    the pancreas that produce and deliver digestive pro-enzymes, pancreatic fluid, and electrolytes into the gastrointestinal tract. Acinar cells synthesize and secrete zymogen granules that are released at the cell apex by exocytosis into the ductal system. Multiple defense mechanisms exist to prevent premature intra-acinar enzyme activation; a key feature of acute pancreatitis, by compartmentalization of zymogen granules from lysozymes, and by synthesizing trypsin inhibitors and antiproteases.…

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    The circulatory system is composed of vessels that take blood from the heart, thin-walled capillaries where exchange occurs, and vessels that return blood to the heart. Blood is pumped by the heart simultaneously into two ways the pulmonary and systemic circuits. The pulmonary system takes blood through the lungs where gas exchange occurs and the systemic system transports blood to all parts of the body where exchange with tissue fluid takes place. In practical terms, we can think of the…

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    Kidney Cancer Case Study

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    I will be focusing on the Kidney Cancer, but to understand Kidney Cancer, one needs to know about the systems it resides in. Starting from the Endocrine System, to the Urinary System, then to the Kidneys. The Endocrine System is made up of glands in an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system. The hormones that the glands secrete, help to regulate very important internal processes. The processes that they regulate are, growth and development, equilibrium through out…

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    Accultural stress is a result when people encounter different cultural values. Health can be affected indirectly by stress which influence health-related behaviors, and directly influence the body’s functioning. Walter Cannon is who identified the endocrine pathway that is used with the flight-or-fight…

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    There are a 11 body systems there is the INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM which The integumentary system is the organ system that protects the body from various kinds of damage There is also the MUSCULAR SYSTEM The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body. There is also the SKELETAL SYSTEM The skeletal system includes all of the bones and joints in the body. Each bone is…

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    many different interactions among the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems (Ader). During a stressful event, the body may undergo a series of biological and chemical changes. For example, the sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis system are activated and hormones are released (lecture). This promotes the process of turning fats into energy for the body to use and therefore, this energy, which could be used in other systems and activities in the body, is not…

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    “Glial cells also appear to influence the formation of synapses and to aid in determining which neuronal connections get stronger or weaker over time” Griggs, Richard A. (2014). Information is transmitted back and forth from the central nervous system (CNS) and brain by neurons, and glial cells. A neuron is made up of 3 basic parts: 1dendrites, 2the cell body and 3axon. According to Griggs, Richard A. (2014), neurons communicate in a specific pattern, first, the dendrites receive information…

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    Short Essay On Ocelots

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    of feline or cat, respiratory system is similar to one of a cat’s. Their respiratory system is liable for performing two actions. First, it is responsible for transferring oxygen to the blood and exhaling waste gasses like Carbon Dioxide from the lungs. It is also responsible for cooling the cat, as cats do not have sweat glands (except on their feet).…

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    The digestive system is one of the systems in the human body. Playing a role to maintain homeostasis, it is also known as the Gastrointestinal System. The Essay will inform; the functions and structure of the digestive system, a system that the digestive system is dependent too, how the nervous system and endocrine system control with the digestive system, advanced technology and diseases that such advanced technology can be used to cure. The digestive system has two main functions; nutrients…

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    without specifically causing a depolarization or hyperpolarization. They are found in the central nervous system, and they affect certain groups of neurons or effector cells that have the appropriate receptors. However, neuromodulators can be used to treat epilepsy, other pain syndromes and even certain movement disorders. Examples of neuromodulators are as follows; a. Noradrenaline (Noradrenaline system). According to Khetrapal (Hons), noradrenaline acts as a quick modulation of circuits and…

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