Glucagon

1. There are 3 types of neurons. Motor, sensory, and Interneurons. The main parts of the neuron are dendrites, the soma, the axon, the axon terminal, the synapse, and the myelin sheath. The dendrites are branch like bushy extensions that receive the information and conduct impulses towards the cell body. The soma, or cell body, makes sense of the information and works It out. It also triggers the action potential and all or nothing response. The axon is a neuron’s extension that sends messages…

The digestive system consists of the oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas,intestines, appendix and the rectum. All these organs interlink in order to carry out an environment of homeostasis. Homeostasis is a state of equilibrium inside the body as stated in the Journal of Nursing Standards (Hendry C 2012 page (46-50)).A further consideration is that of legal and ethical concerns within practice. The first part of the digestive system is the oral cavity and…

then activates Calmodulin, causing a further change so that it can start to hydrolyse its phosphorylated substrates. Calcineurin is important in synaptic plasticity where it acts to remove memories. It controls Ca2+ dependent gene transcription in glucagon-secreting α-cells Calcineurin dephosphorylates the transducer of regulated cAMP response element-binding, thus enabling it to enter the nucleus to switch on transcription.…

enzymes secreted break down different products of food such as the carbs, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. The other type of cell is the endocrine gland. The endocrine gland secretes out different types of hormones. The hormones being secreted are glucagon and insulin. These two hormones being secreted are a big part in the control of our blood sugar levels. Di D. Where are these found in the body and how does each represent a physiological interface (i.e. how does each interact with…

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the body’s main source of chemical energy. It is produced by breaking down nutrients such as glucose, fatty acids and proteins, which are all found in food. At the start of the race, anaerobic pathways are used to provide a quick source of energy. Most of this energy is derived from the catabolism of fats. Since lipids are more reduced than carbohydrates, they are capable of storing more energy per unit weight. Triacylglycerols are the lipids used for energy…

storage of glucose, which in return is controlled by a hormone known by the name of insulin. Therefore, insulin is produced by the pancreas that is the regulation of glucose levels within the blood. Also, another hormone that the pancreas releases is glucagon as a response when the blood sugar level falls. This results in the liver to convert glycogen back into glucose, which then can be released into the blood. Therefore,…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine system disorder affecting between 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…

vision, rapid heartbeat, headache, cold and clammy and loss of consciousness. To treat a person who is hypoglycemic can be as simple as giving those carbohydrates such as orange juice, milk, soda, candy or a turkey sandwich. If it doesn’t increase glucagon may be administered. Hyperglycemia is an increased amount of sugar in the blood; anything over 120mg/dL. Symptoms of hyperglycemia are close to those of hypoglycemia, but still have some differences. According to Kowalski (2012 p.1303) “The…

According to The American Diabetes Association, “Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Chronic hyperglycemia found in patients with diabetes is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels” (p.1). There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Insulin management is needed for…

glucose holds much importance. It is metabolized during cellular respiration to release adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is necessary to carry out many bodily functions (Leslie, 2013). The homeostasis of glucose is maintained by the hormones glucagon, and insulin. It is urgent that the homeostasis of glucose be maintained in order to avoid complications. As is the problem with diabetes, the levels of glucose in the blood stream have an improper balance, ruining the desired…