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    The Endocrine System

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    of reproductive organs that bring about sex characteristics. The function of pancreas is to regulate blood glucose levels. And finally the function of the testis/ovaries is to stimulate sex characteristics. All of these glands make up the Endocrine System.

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    While cystic fibrosis (CF) is not a new disease, there is still a lot to learn about it. In 1938 a pathologist, Dr Dorothy Andersen, provided the first clear description of cystic fibrosis. Before this time there had been reports of people that had the symptoms of someone with CF. During the seventeenth century children with the symptoms of CF were thought to be bewitched and their life expectancy was very short. Dr Dorothy Andersen gave this disease its name because cystic fibrosis refers to the

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    disease of the secretory glands or exocrine glands. Not only does this disease affect our respiratory system, it takes a toll on our digestive system. The respiratory system includes the gas exchange from our external atmosphere and our internal environment. This gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through our atmosphere and lungs does play a roll with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is inherited, it affects many parts of the body mainly the respiratory system, and there are many signs and symptoms

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    In response to the increased levels of Cell D hormones, Cell M secretions increase. Section 52-1 VOCABULARY REVIEW 1. Semen contains sperm and the secretions of three exocrine glands-the seminal vesicles, the bulbourethral glands, and the prostate gland. 2. The testes are the gamete-producing organs of the male reproductive system. 3. Ejaculation is the forceful expulsion of semen from the penis. 4. Seminiferous tubules are the specialized compartments of the testes in which sperm are produced. 5

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    . Polysaccharides, proteins, fats, and nucleic acids are enzymes responsible for the chemical digestion of each of the macromolecules. Polysaccharides are secreted by carbohydrates in the small intestine and is produced by the pancreas with monosaccharides. Proteins break down to amino acids that get secreted first by the stomach and finish the process in the small intestine. Fats are secreted by small intestine and the process of the conversion of fats is monoglycerides and fatty acids, nucleic

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    body. The immune system protects our bodies from disease and infection, but with an autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body by mistake (Autoimmune Diseases, 2017). In Sjogren’s syndrome, the immune system attacks the glands that make tears and saliva. (Sjogren’s Syndrome, 2017). Pathogenic organisms and other foreign substances are detected by T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes because they contain antigens (McKinley, et al, p. 684). The immune system is generally very

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    There are many known genetic diseases in the world. There are different types such as chromosomal and monogenic. Chromosomal disorders are when someone has too many or not as many chromosome as they are suppose to have (46 total chromosomes). Chromosomal disorders can also manifest when there are structural abnormalities. Monogenic disorders are an inherited medical condition caused by a DNA abnormalities. These diseases occur all throughout the world today. Depending on what region of the world

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    Functional Anatomy of the Endocrine Glands Gross Anatomy and Basic Function of the Endocrine Glands 1. Both the endocrine and nervous systems are major regulating systems of the body; however, the nervous system has been compared to an airmail delivery system and the endocrine system to the pony express. Briefly explain this comparison. The nervous system is a lot more fast acting and more rapid action occurs when compaired to the endocrine and the slow path through the blood stream to create

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    Hello, and welcome to our tour of the anatomy, physiology, and histology of the body. As we travel through four of the eleven organ systems, you will be shocked and surprised at how these systems work together to keep our bodies alive. These systems- integumentary, muscular, skeletal, and nervous- are categorized under gross anatomy, or the study of the macroscopic structures of an organism. We will study the microscopic structures, or microscopic anatomy, as well. During this journey, we will go

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    The human body consists of 11 organ systems in which each of them carry out specific functions required for our everyday life. Each organ systems are composed of different organs, which are made up of tissues, which are made of cells. The 11 organ systems in our body are: 1. Cardiovascular/Circulatory System (e.g.: Heart, Arteries, Veins) - Transports blood, oxygen, hormones, and nutrients throughout the body 2. Digestive/Excretory System (e.g.: Stomach, Liver, Intestines, Rectum) - Breaks down

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