Hypothalamus

Buffer Systems As humans, we constantly need to regulate our bodily pH. This regulation process is called homeostasis, and is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland by a buffering system. A buffer solution is used to maintain the pH at a safe acidity. “A buffer solution is an aqueous solution consisting of a mixture of a weak acid and its conjugate base or a weak base and its conjugate acid” (Boundless, 2010) Equation 1 – Generic Buffer Equation HA (aq) + H2O (l) --> H3O+(aq)…

woman doesn’t fall pregnant the cycle will begin again, this is known as the menstrual cycle. Days 1-13 of the cycle are called the Follicular phase. Primarily in this phase, the hormone Gonadotropin – releasing hormone (GNRH) is produced by the hypothalamus, stimulating the pituitary gland which in turn secretes the Follicle – stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH then travels through the blood to the ovaries, where it stimulates follicle growth around the oocyte. (Diagram 3). The developing follicle…

Andrew Roberson Professor Rachael Cobb SPC-205-010 3/16/15 Speech Topic: Parkinson’s disease General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the prognosis of Parkinson’s disease Central Idea: Parkinson’s disease progresses through 5 stages. Visual Aid: P/P Slide 2 (Holland, Moncivaiz) Introduction: What do Pope St. John Paul the Great, the Reverend Billy Graham, former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, and American boxing legend Muhammad Ali all have in common? The…

Grade 12 research gathering and interpretation of information Task one Stress task Cassandra Kirby-Smith 12.5 Part A- Defining stress 1. Stress has many definitions, but one that is pertinent to maintain well-being is that of a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. It is the subject of pressure or tension and can have impact on both physical and phycology of humans. 2. Physiological…

Fibromyalgia is immense pain throughout a person’s body with incapacitating fatigue, melancholy, and tension. A person will have a reduced pain threshold or tender spots. Over 12 million people have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, most are women between the ages of 25 and 60. Men are less likely to get this ailment than women. It can lie dormant in a man or woman 's body until a traumatic event triggers it. Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common and chronic ailment characterized by sizable muscle…

There are many people in this world who believe that the conjunction of interracial relationships are disrespectful. This feeling and thought originated in the 1900s when slavery was at an all-time high. In early America, during slavery white slave owners would rape the African American women and somehow it would be the woman’s fault. As far as African American men, if they as so much glanced at a white woman they would be brutally beat or so much as even killed. However, as times have changed,…

Georgiou 2002) (Diamanti-Kandarakis. E. , L. Kandarakis et al ,2006). The pathophysiology of PCOS is not well understood, mainly due to lack of knowledge of the location of the primary defect. There are several candidates: ovary, adrenal, hypothalamus, pituitary, or insulin-sensitive tissues. ( BMJ, 2016). Generally PCOS are of four types named as: (MacIsaac. K. 2014) , Insulin Resistant PCOS, Immune Related PCOS, Post-Pill PCOS, Environmental…

both are not working properly. But the adrenals can impact your thyroid health directly in multiple ways: 1) Adrenal Stress Messes with Your HPA Axis The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is a complex network of interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary and the adrenal glands. This network regulates numerous functions in the body such as temperature, digestion, immune system, mood, sexuality and metabolism. Myriad studies have shown that chronic adrenal stress depresses…

About one in every 100,000 people are affected by a rare endocrine disorder called Addison’s disease. It occurs in all groups and affects both sexes. In fact, Addison’s disease is often called chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism (Robinson, 2015). Our body produces cortisol by the adrenal glands, which are located just above the kidneys. As part of the endocrine system, the glands produce hormones that give instructions to every organ and tissue in the body. It is an important job…

The Deathly Dog Days of Summer With summer right around the corner, many people will be out and about doing all the things that could not be done during the dreary months of winter. Although summer is filled with activities, the heat of the day could put you at risk. Overheating can lead to heat exhaustion or even a heat stroke. Knowing the signs could save your life or others. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke may be caused by a number of reasons, while the repercussions can be detrimental to…