passes through the prostate. 4. Prostate Gland: The prostate gland’s main function is to create a…
apparatus, they send substances to the golgi apparatus, which then package and send them to other areas of the cell. Smooth E.R. also produce and metabolizes lipids, as well as producing steroid hormones, especially in the adrenal cortex and the endocrine glands. Smooth E.R. also play a large role in detoxifying organic chemicals, especially in the liver, converting them into substances that are soluble in water. Smooth E.R. also have the interesting ability to double their surface area in case…
The endocrine system is a collection of glands that produce specific hormones. These hormones are released into the blood stream to help regulate the metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and other functions. When the endocrine system malfunctions it hinders the release of these hormones into the blood stream this ultimately affects the balance of hormones, leading to an endocrine disorder. Endocrine disorders are grouped into two basic…
Back acne is caused by oil, dirt, dead skin, cosmetics, bacterial infection and even lack of sleep. If you want to get rid of bacne, and at the same time, restore self-confidence, you may do so with natural remedies and treatments. First, get enough sleep. If you're serious about wanting to have a smooth acne-free back, then you need to get 7-8 hours of shuteye each night. Next, get yourself a long handled loofah. With the loofah, you can shower your way to a smooth beautiful back in the…
from drying out, the dead skin cells get stuck together in the pore. Another cause that experts think that experts think that causes acne mostly in teenagers is androgen. Androgen is a type of hormone that rises in levels which make the sebaceous glands produce oil. A said earlier excessive amount of sebum (oil) can break down the cellular walls in the skin pores which can cause bacteria to grow.…
The pituitary gland produces several important hormones that control body functions such as growth, development, reproduction, and metabolism. One of these hormones is growth Hormone (GH). In childhood, GH is important for proper development and growth. In adults GH maintains healthy bone and muscle function. If there is not enough growth hormone, a child will not grow to his potential stature. If there is too much growth hormone a child will grow excessively tall. If there is an excess of…
(2001). Homeostasis: Anatomy and Physiology – The Unity of Form and Function, 2nd ed. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2001. Retrieved from http://www.biologyreference.com/Ho-La/Homeostasis.html Schmidler, C., (2012). Endocrine System Glands and Hormones: Retrieved from…
You’re hiking through the woods when all of a sudden you hear a stick crack. You look cautiously around for the hazard, but you see no one. Your heart starts racing. You begin to sweat. Your mouth dries and you feel butterflies in your stomach. Your hair stands on end. You feel a surge of energy and in a split second you find yourself running away from the noise. Whether you’re aware of it or not, your body just went through a response known as the fight or flight response also known as the…
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a condition which affects the ability of adrenal glands to produce adrenaline and myelin, which insulates the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This diminishes the ability of the brain to communicate effectively with the rest of the nerves. This condition was initially identified in the early 1900s and was originally called Schilder-Addison disease (2). The cause of this condition originates in the peroxisomes, which are tiny structures in the cell which assist…
supervision, treating it with natural supplements and lifestyle changes. What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small-butterfly shaped gland located in front of the neck, below Adam’s apple. The function of the thyroid is to convert iodine from food (with the help of tyrosine, an amino acid) into hormones called thyroxine or T4 and triiodothyronine or T3. A healthy thyroid gland produces 80% T4 hormones…