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1.1 An introduction to the human body Read Online
1.2 The chemical level of organization Read Online
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
Though you may approach a course in anatomy and physiology strictly as a requirement for your field of study, the knowledge you gain in this course will serve you well in many aspects of your life. An understanding of anatomy and physiology is not only fundamental to any career in the health professions, but it can also benefit your own health. Familiarity with the human body can help you make healthful choices and prompt you to take appropriate action when signs of illness arise. Your knowledge in this field will help you understand news about nutrition, medications, medical devices, and procedures and help you understand genetic or infectious diseases. At some point, everyone will have a problem with some aspect of his or her body and your knowledge can help you to be a better parent, spouse, partner, friend, colleague, or caregiver.
This chapter begins with an overview of anatomy and physiology and a preview of the body regions and functions. It then covers the characteristics of life and how the body works to maintain stable conditions. It introduces a set of standard terms for body structures and for planes and positions in the body that will serve as a foundation for more comprehensive information covered later in the text. It ends with examples of medical imaging used to see inside the living body.
Question: What is the difference between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland?
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Question: Draw the HPA axis for cortisol
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Question: Which part of the adrenal gland releases cortisol?
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Question: Draw the feedback mechanism diagram of Growth Hormone.
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Question: Name one physiological effect of androgen and one consequence of it in males.
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Question: Which hormone increases adenyl cyclase activity in lactotrophs and inhibit prolactin release.
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Question: State in the adrenal cortex, ONE example each of the hormones secreted by the: 1) Zona Glomerulosa 2) Zona Faciculata 3) Zona Reticularis
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Question: List the precursors in the synthesis of adrenaline.
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Question: Name the 3 endocrine organs of the brain.
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Question: Which tissues and how does Growth Hormone signalling effect?
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Question: Draw the structure of pregnenolone.
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