1. After being produced in the endoplasmic reticulum, some proteins go on to the __________ where they may undergo final modifications before being packaged to be sent along to their final destination inside or outside of the cell.
2. The cell membrane allows some molecules, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through, while preventing other molecules such as glucose and amino acids from passing through, this means cell membranes are ______________.
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Hormone |
Endocrine Organ that secretes this hormone |
What causes hormone release? |
What is the effect of this hormone? |
Growth Hormone |
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TSH (Thyroid stimulating Hormone) |
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Prolactin |
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Luteinizing Hormone |
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ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone) |
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Follicle stimulating Hormone |
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ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone) |
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Oxytocin |
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Epinephrine |
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Aldosterone (mineralocorticoids) |
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Cortisol (glucocorticoids) |
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Gonadocorticoids |
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Glucagon |
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Insulin |
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Melatonin |
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Calcitonin |
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Renin |
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Erythropoietin |
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Endocrine System
Hormone Classes
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Thyroid and Parathyroid Gland
Adrenal Gland
Pancreas
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Find three diseases in humans where there is a metabolic defect that results in an inability to process or metabolize specific Carbohydrates Proteins or amino acids Fats (lipids) For each disease, explain the pathophysiology of the disease and the symptoms that an individual with the disease experiences.
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Discuss the structural organization of lipoprotein particles such as HDL, LDL or VLDL. List all of the biomolecules found in each and describe their function in the particle. How does their structure facilitate the function of the particles? What does each do?
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What is a quick description of the Achilles tendon reflex, naming the sensory neurons, motor neurons and muscles involved?
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Skeletal Muscle System
Muscle Contraction
Blood
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Membrane Potential
Events at the Synapse
Neurotransmitters
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Brain Functions
Electroencephalogram
Sleep
Memory
Language
Autonomic Nervous System
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1. What are the functions of the spleen? If your spleen were removed [splenectomy], would you be able to fight off illness or infections effectively? Why or why not?
2. What is the role of the thymus in the human body?
3. If your tonsils are removed, how does your body develop an immune response against antigens in the throat?
4. The radical mastectomy is an operation in which a cancerous breast, surrounding tissues, and the underlying muscles of the anterior thoracic wall, plus the axillary lymph nodes, are removed. After such an operation, the arm usually swells, or becomes edematous, and is very uncomfortable -- sometimes for months. Why?
5. Could humans live without a lymphatic system? Explain why or why not.
6. Why do lymph nodes enlarge when you are sick?
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Proper blood calcium levels are required for muscle contraction, nerve function, and other critical activities in the body. How does the body maintain homeostasis in response to decreased blood calcium levels? Discuss the main gland, hormone, and target of the hormone.
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Describe the parts of a neuron. Explain how signals move through a neuron (include where they begin and where are they transmitted).
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As lipids are transported into adipocytes, the adipocytes enlarge so that they can store more fat. Is this an example of hypertrophy or hyperplasia? Explain.
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question is : translate all of the bold faced medical terms into simple language as if you are explaining it to a patient or to someone who may not understand medical terminology and incorporate these simple translations into your story.
Laura had just recently recovered from an automobile accident in
which she incurred numerous injuries including greenstick
fractures of her left femur, a slipped femoral
capital epiphysis, subluxation of the pubic symphysis,
chondromalacia patellae, and compound fractures of the
tibia, fibula and calcaneus.
Fortunately for her, there was no tendinopathy or
ligamentous sprain of the upper
appendicular skeleton and she had excellent
strength in shoulder adduction bilaterally. This
helped her ambulate with her crutches.
Jim was anxious to meet Laura at the gym. They had shared many
hours of rehabilitation and encouragement between
them. Jim had been diagnosed with ankylosing
spondylitis and he was determined not to have
kyphoscoliosis like his father. Jim was also an
aspiring body builder who longed for hypertrophic skeletal
uscles. Of course, this level of desire compounded with
his exercise regimen and previous medical history produced
osteoarthritic changes in the vertebral
column with the development of exostoses
that increased his kyphosis.
He was afraid of scoliosis occurring. There was no
apparent exaggerated lordosis overall but there
were signs of intervertebral disk herniations
forming. While driving to the gym, Laura witnessed an automobile
accident between an ambulance and a delivery truck. During the
accident Laura experienced tachycardia. She could
feel her own symptoms exacerbating and hoped that
there was no possibility of a thrombus dislodging
from her injuries caused by a deep vein thrombosis
with the already critical situation. Laura had
recently learned that she was anemic and
hypovolemic and had been taking medications to
help offset this condition.
Right now she was the “best” person to take charge and she had to
determine what to do.
The driver of the ambulance was wearing a Medical Alert bracelet
that read “anti-coagulants”. He was
exsanguinating and yelled out to Laura that the
box in the back of the rig contained a cardiac
donor organ that was urgently needed across town at Mercy
Hospital.
Laura, called Jim who had been expecting her and asked him if he
could help her. Jim and Laura escorted the donor organ to Mercy
Hospital. Actually it was a great idea to call Jim, since Laura was
not ambulating well yet and Jim had great speed.
When Jim met Laura, she was tachypneic and really
needed assistance herself.
Her gait was virtually ataxic at this point due
to weakness. Another ambulance came to rescue the injured
parties.
Jim gave the donor organ to the cardiologist for
typing and cross matching the tissue to offset the possibility of
hemolysis and subsequent organ
rejection and/or organ failure.
It was going to be given to a young father who following cardiac catheterization was diagnosed with 90% blockage in the right main coronary artery. His subsequent cerebrovascular angiogram was not just a screening tool.
He was experiencing amaurosis fugax and it was
thought he may be showering emboli from his
cardiac valves, possibly the mitral valve.
Although neither Laura nor Jim actually ever made it to the gym to
work out, they both felt that the day they themselves had already
had an intense workout.
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