Pituitary gland

questions what chemical is giving this effect and why are they still using the GM seeds. Rats fed Monsanto’s GM corn and tiny amounts of Roundup herbicide over a two-year period. The rats developed severe liver and kidney damage. Disturbance in pituitary gland function, and hormonal disruption. Additional findings included increased rates of large tumors and premature deaths. The study was first published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology but was later retracted due to pressure by…

Over Population of Twins The birthrates of having more than one child has doubled from 1980 until now. In 1980 out of every 1000 births, 19 were sets of twins. In 2009 every 34 births were sets of twins. Not only in twins but also in triplets and so on? It seems as if more and more people are having twins or multiple births every year. Women have twins or multiple child births when multiple eggs are fertilized. However, if there is a set of identical twins, then the zygote or fertilized egg will…

Thyroid hormone is an important hormone needed for brain maturation as it helps in the functioning of the brain throughout the life. Thyroid diseases have various clinical manifestations in adults like hypothyroidism causing lethargy, hyporeflexia and deprived motor coordination. Thyroid hormone deficiency can lead to irreversible brain damage depending on onset and duration time period. Subclinical hypothyroidism is usually related to memory damage, bipolar affective disorders, depression or…

Schizophrenia is a life-threatening disease that affects one's thinking, perception, personality, and behavior. Schizophrenia develops from neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine, which affect the brain. This disorder is diagnosed by CT scans and MRI’s that may show the brain and why patient’s symptoms are caused. Some patients with schizophrenia develop symptoms like sleep apnea, hallucinations, delusions, problems with emotions, making decisions, and more. Symptoms are divided into…

Case Study 2 – Linda Introduction In this report I will complete a case study on a girl called Linda who is fourteen year old, who comes into the respite home at regular intervals during the year for a break. Linda is normally outgoing and bubbly, but on this occasion she appears to be withdrawn, has lost weight, not eating at mealtimes or not interacting with other people in the group for social activities. Linda has confided in a third party about being bullied in her school and has being…

When rodents were, for example, exposed to the smell of chamomile it reduced the amount of an adrenocorticotrophic hormone, a stress hormone that is produced from the pituitary glands. Rats with the same stress hormone were injected with the medication diazepam and the same effect and amount of sedation was achieved. Another example in the research of the effects of aromatherapy was the influence of peppermint oil in combination…

heating muscles: the use of steroids in sports A cool summer breeze flows through the air as we are impatiently waiting for the next pitch with excitement. “Crack!” The ball rockets into the air and it looks as if it could touch the stars. Another home run for my favorite Yankee, Alex Rodriguez. As he trots around the bases, the crowd screams and roars with appreciation for the man who has just won the game and continues to lift the city. Little did myself and all Yankee fans know that this…

Research Project Does Oxytocin have an effect on children with autism? If so what are these effects? Introduction First of all Oxytocin is a hormone that is created in the brain, in the hypothalamus. It is transported to and secreted by, the pituitary gland. It acts as a hormone and as a brain neurotransmitter. Oxytocin has an anti-anxiety effect and may increase personal attachment and empathetic behaviour. Research has shown that oxytocin may be beneficial for people with autistic…

PDHPE Assignment PART 1 Creatine What are Creatines? Creatine is a organic acid that occurs in vertebrates and helps to supply energy to cells in the body. This is done by the formation of adenosine triphosphate. Benefits of Creatines Creatine may benefit the performance of athletes in sport. More work is needed to gain mussel and make this drug work. Athletes will need to experiment with creatine to determine whether they respond with this drug. This is best done under the supervision of a…

Pregnancy prevention can be traced back as far as 3000 BC when people would use condoms made out of the bladder of fish or animal intestines. Today, there are many ways to prevent pregnancy, such as male condoms and female birth control. The form that is the most popular in the United States is the pill. The FDA did not approve of the pill until 1957 and was not approved for contraceptive use until 1960. Catholic churches believed that birth control was sinful and that women that took it were…