Hormone

tested for hormonal anomalies with a top endocrinologist. This endocrinologist took all kinds of blood work and lab tests, and a week or so before Christmas, called her to inform her that at 23, her hormone levels were not what they needed to be—she was effectively not producing enough female hormones for her eggs to grow large enough to receive a sperm. This woman, an unmarried Catholic, was being told that without medical treatment, it was not likely that, should she marry, she would ever…

to have glucose. Other cells can use alternative nutrients, such as fatty acids, glycerol, and amino acids. Without glucose, neurons cannot function meaning humans could seizure and/or die. There are two hormones secreted by the pancreas that control glucose levels in the body. The first hormone, insulin, is secreted right after the body has had a meal and is in postparandial state. In postparandial state, glucose levels rise. Cells need glucose, so the first…

age are on some type of contraceptive, whether it be pill, shot, or some other type of contraceptive. The main two types of contraceptives are the pill and the shot, and they are both good forms of contraceptives. After taking them for so long the hormones can cause some effects to the uterus and menstrual cycle. The pill is taken in a different way than that of the depo shot. Although they are good contraceptives, they both have side effects and some can be discomforting. The side effects to…

The body uses 3 different hormones to regulate the loss of fluid; antidiuretic hormone, aldosterone and atrial natriuretic peptide. Antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone slow down fluid loss from urine. The antidiuretic hormone will do this by allowing water in the urine to be taken back into the body in a specific area of the kidney. This allows more water to return to the bloodstream which in tur means urine concentration will rise and water loss will be reduced. Aldosterone’s main role in the…

getting into romantic relationships. Teens commit to things they don’t understand. Love has to do with chemicals and hormones in our bodies. As teens our bodies are just starting to fully develop and our hormones go wild. “Romantic passion taps the same dopamine system that is engaged by other obsessive drives(...)”, says Steven Pinker, author of the article, “Crazy Love”. The hormone dopamine is what makes us feel happy. Teens have an increased amount of dopamine, causing them to feel content…

Osteitis Fibrosa Cystica is a condition that is associated with excessive parathyroid hormone production (hyperparathyroidism), in which bone tissue becomes soft and deformed. Treatment is directed toward the underlying parathyroid condition and relieving any bone pain. Before 1950, about half of people diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism had Osteitis Fibrosa. Now it is uncommon, probably because patients with hyperparathyroidism are diagnosed earlier, before this complication has occurred. OFC…

Leptin, a hormone found in the human body, an essential part of daily life. Leptin is a hormone that regulates hunger levels with the pair hormone ghrelin. A lack of sensitivity to leptin is what causes the problem of obesity. Obesity is a problem due to over production of body fat that can lead to major health risks and even potentially death. Diabetes type two can be a developed due to obesity. Repercussions of diabetes may be heart conditions, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of…

PCOD PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian disease is a health condition in which poly or multiple cysts get formed in the ovaries. Cysts are small sacs filled with fluid. In PCOD, a woman has abnormal levels of hormones that can cause problems with menses and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOD may also cause unwanted changes to the body making the woman develop masculine features. If PCOD is not treated, it can lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. What causes PCOD?…

Hair loss, also called alopecia, is a disorder caused by an interruption in the body’s cycle of hair production. Hair loss can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly affects the scalp. On average, the scalp has 100,000 hairs that cycle through periods of growing, resting, falling out, and generating. Telogen Effluvium is a type of hair loss that occurs when large numbers of follicles on the scalp enter the resting phase of the hair growth cycle. “Effluvium” typically means an outflow.…

Achievement Standard 91604, BIO AS 3.4 • Purpose (why we need glucose and why levels need to be stable) Homeostasis by definition is the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite fluctuations in the external environment. Blood glucose regulation is a type of homeostasis that helps maintain the level of blood sugar in the body and therefore gives energy to cells, making the body able to function properly. It…