Hypothalamus

isoform A. This contributes to the major functional difference between the two isoforms, such that isoform A has more affinity for IGF-2. (1) Occurrence Insulin receptor occurs in the plasma membrane of a variety of cells in brain (olfactory bulb, hypothalamus, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, hippocampus, neurons, and pituitary lobe), kidney, liver (heapatocytes), heart, lungs (pulmonary alveoli),…

For at least the past several decades, scientists have been attempting to provide solid scientific support for a biological basis for homosexuality. Findings have supported a genetic contribution at least as regards male sexuality, but evidence has been conflicting as to whether there is a link to one or more specific chromosomes. Other biological causes have also been explored, but the debate has continued over whether homosexuality is biologically based or a choice. This paper will include a…

personality or identity that is active at the time. So if medication is prescribed, it should be carefully monitored. The limbic system is a complex set of structures that lies on both sides of the thalamus, just under the cerebrum. It includes the hypothalamus, the hippocampus,…

In this essay I will discuss three psychologist I believe to be most influential in the psychological field. Wilhelm Wundt, the first psychologist I shall discuss, contributed to the establishment of psychology being classified as a separate science. He was able to achieve this by, setting up the first psychological laboratory in 1879 in Germany (http://www.simplypsychology.org/wundt.html) with the intention of carrying out experiments in carefully controlled conditions in order to find…

body that disturbs homeostasis by lowering our normal core body temperate range of 97.6 ˚- 99.6˚ to subnormal levels. When our core body temperate declines to 94 ˚, we begin to develop a condition known as hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs when our hypothalamus is unable to keep our core body temperate stable and we reach subnormal levels of temperature; cold climate is only one cause of hypothermia. Once our temperature decreases to extreme levels of…

Introduction Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is due to fetal alcohol exposure, and is the most serious case of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders1. The embryonic development period between three and eight weeks are when the most birth defects occur, but pregnant women are advised not to consume alcohol during their entire pregnancy due to the adverse effects that alcohol can have on their child2. This paper will analyze the dangers of alcohol to a developing embryo or fetus, the manifestation…

nervous system. There are three main structures of the brain, the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. Forbrain their are two different types of forebrain which is (diencephalon and telencephalon). The diencephalon structure contains the hypothalamus and thalamus. Which that maintains functions like controlling everyday functioning, relaying information, motor control. The telencephalon maintains the functions such as the cerebral cortex, amygdala, the hippocampus,basal ganglia,and the…

The controversial debate over the aetiology of sexual orientation often takes a dichotomous stance with one side supporting an innate, biological view, and the other as being acquired environmentally. Recently the focus has shifted towards an exploration into innate, biological origins such as genetics and endocrinology, as potential influences on homosexual development. Society tends to fall into the fallacy of thinking that behaviour is an either-or phenomenon, and that these factors are…

The quality of the relationship is reflected in how well the child progresses through the five stages of development. As adults, we tend to respond to people regarding to which of our early relationships they remind us of (a process called transference). Freud argued that children copy their parent's behaviour with the Oedipus complex and the Electra complex, which are both about falling in love with a parent, and resenting that parent's partner. The Oedipus complex is where the boy child falls…

male infertility?, n.d.). Male infertility has many causes, of which includes Physical problems, hormonal imbalances, and their personal behavioral lifestyle. Hormones play an important role in the health of the reproductive system in males. The hypothalamus…