everyday life that it has become a way of life. When individuals are under stress they tend to panic, not realizing the toll it is taking on their body and mind. Stress starts to affect the body by prolonging the levels of fat, causing the immune system to diminish and leaving the body weak and vulnerable to infections (Reinhold, 1996). There are several types of stresses that can affect you and cause cognitive issues, emotional issues, mental issues, and physical issues. A type of stress that
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pain, and inflammation in the joints affected (Milina, Sishila, & Neeraj, 2013). The uric acid crystals in the the body also react with the receptors of dendritic cells and macrophages, therefore activating the innate immune system. The interaction of the innate immune system with the uric acid also involves the binding of IgG, activating the receptors on the myeloid cells by the monosodium urate, which produces interleukin IL-1(Milina, Sishila, & Neeraj, 2013). This cascade of events also causes
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Product 1 ~ Supplement or Ergogenic Aid What is your supplement or ergogenic aid? * Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein How is it advertised? * This product is advertised on the internet (via its website www.bodyfortress.com, you tube, and social media) and through Health food and Walmart advertisement circulars How much does it cost? * This product is sold for $15.98 Identify AND describe (BE SPECIFIC) the first five (5) ingredients of your product. * Super Whey
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hormones, noradrenaline and cortisol that act on gland and muscles. Fight or flight response is produced when the hypothalamus activates adrenal-cortical glands system and sympathetic nervous system. Sympathetic nervous system use nerve pathway and the adrenal-cortical system use bloodstream to pledge reaction in body. Sympathetic nervous system send impulses to the smooth muscles and glands, it tells adrenal glands to release adrenaline and noradrenaline into blood streams. These are the stress hormones
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The Endocrine System OBJECTIVES Give the functions of the endocrine system Define hormones, endocrine and exocrine glands Enumerate and state the location of the endocrine glands of the body Explain the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in endocrine function Describe how hypothalamus regulates hormone secretion from the pituitary Describe how the pituitary gland regulates the secretion of hormones from other endocrine glands Describe the different endocrine glands
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to describe communicable disease. Examples: 1. HIV/AIDS AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The illness alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. This susceptibility worsens as the disease progresses. HIV is found in the body fluids of an infected person (semen and vaginal fluids, blood and breast milk). The virus is passed from
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Human Biology BIOL-120 Lecture 13 The Reproductive Systems Excretory System PAGE 1 OF 5 I. The urinary system functions to control water & minerals and remove wastes (urea mainly) from the blood II. The kidneys are the major organ of excretory system A. Ureters lead from kidney to bladder B. Urethra leads from bladder to outside of body a. Exist internal and external urethral sphincters C. In females, urinary and reproductive systems separate with urethra passing to surface between the clitoris
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In America, food allergies are estimated to affect four to six percent of children and four percent of adults (“Food Allergy”). This sounds like a small amount, but it alters the life of millions of people each day. Many children show signs of an allergic response to a particular food at a young age after trying it for the first time. The research of severe food allergies allow doctors to find the best treatment possible and work towards preventing allergic responses. People with food allergies
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bacterial invasion. This could ultimately impair the basic functions of the lungs and can lead to a life-threatening situation if untreated. The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in fresh water and soil and can also contaminate man-made water systems such as cooling towers, hot water tanks, heaters, showers, air conditioners, decorative fountains, swimming pools, grocery store mist sprayers and hot tubs. Legionnaires’ disease is commonly spread by inhalation of aerosolized infectious particles
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maintenance of homeostasis. Define the terms anatomy and physiology in reference to the human body. (LECT & LAB) Describe each of the following levels of organization of the human body: chemical, cellular, tissue, system, organism. (LECT & LAB) Identify the principal systems of the body. (LECT & LAB) Describe the standard anatomical position of the human body. (LECT & LAB) Compare common anatomical terms used to describe the various regions of the human body. (LECT & LAB) List by name and
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