Steroidogenesis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam Study Guide (Updated) | Latest 2023/2024 Fat Soluble Hormones --Steroids Water Soluble Hormones --Need 2nd Messenger to transport across phospholipid membranes Pituitary Hormones --TSH, GH, ACTH, FSH, LH, Oxytocin, ADH, Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Anterior Pituitary --Acct for 75% of total weight of pituitary gland. Three regions, pars distalis, parts tuberalis, and pars intermedia. Pars distalis is major component of Anterior Pituitary and s...

[Morgan] Signs of Pregnancy Women’s Health p774 ○ TABLE 29-1 Presumptive, Probable, and Positive Signs of Pregnancy Sign Clinical Findings Presumptive (subjective signs) Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening at 18–20 weeks Probable (objective signs) Goodell sign (softening of cervix) Chadwick sign (cervix is blue/purple) Hegar’s sign (softening of lower uterine segment) Uterine enlargement Braxton Hicks contractions (m...

[Morgan] Signs of Pregnancy Women’s Health p774 ○ TABLE 29-1 Presumptive, Probable, and Positive Signs of Pregnancy Sign Clinical Findings Presumptive (subjective signs) Amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency, excessive fatigue, breast tenderness, quickening at 18–20 weeks Probable (objective signs) Goodell sign (softening of cervix) Chadwick sign (cervix is blue/purple) Hegar’s sign (softening of lower uterine segment) Uterine enlargement Braxton Hicks cont...

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate 3 major phases of cell division: - ANS Interphase Mitotic phase Cytokinesis 3 steps of interphase: - ANS First growth phase (G1) Synthesis phase (S phase) Second growth phase (G2) 4 phases of mitosis: - ANS Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase Innate immunity: - ANS Non-specific response, either: 1. Barrier (skin, mucous membranes, flora of skin/gut) 2. Cellular components (phagocytes, natural killer cells, ...

What are the major hormones that govern the menstrual cycle, and their major functions? correct answers Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulate follicle growth and production of estrogen in ovaries. Estrogen levels rise, FSH levels drop, LH levels increase. LH causes follicle to release new egg. Corpus luteum forms in its place, begins to produce progesterone to prepare uterus for possible fertilization and implantation. Estrogen also builds up the tissue in the ut...

PACKRAT OBGYN Exam Questions with Correct A 1.History & Physical/Obstetrics/Gynecology A 26 year-old monogamous female presents with cyclic pelvic pain that has been increasing over the last 6 months. She complains of significant dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. She uses condoms for birth control. On physical examination her uterus is retroverted and non-mobile, and she has a palpable adnexal mass on the left side. Her serum pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the most likely ...

School Nurse Certification Exam (NBCSN - unofficial) 447 Questions with Verified Answers What is the first sign of puberty in females? - CORRECT ANSWERS Breast development approx age 10 (7-13), about 3 years to develop When does Menses begin? - CORRECT ANSWERS ages 8-16 first is irregular and w/o ovulation What is FSH? What does it do in females? - CORRECT ANSWERS FSH - follicle stimulating hormone Females - stimulates ovarian development and estrogen production. What i...

NCSBN – Lesson 8F: Endocrine System Study Guide Brittle hair, lanugo and amenorrhea are findings associated with anorexia nervosa. The lanugo and amenorrhea are a result of the decreased levels of estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Other physical findings include reduced metabolic rate, constipation, dry skin, hypotension and bradycardia. Dental erosion, due to vomiting, is seen in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa; however, diarrhea is associated with laxative abuse and ...

Fat Soluble Hormones - Steroids Water Soluble Hormones - Need 2nd Messenger to transport across phospholipid membranes Pituitary Hormones - TSH, GH, ACTH, FSH, LH, Oxytocin, ADH, Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone Anterior Pituitary - Acct for 75% of total weight of pituitary gland. Three regions, pars distalis, parts tuberalis, and pars intermedia. Pars distalis is major component of Anterior Pituitary and source of Anterior Pituitary Hormones. Posterior Pituitary (neurohypophysis) - Ar...

Maryville Exam 3 Nurs 611 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERSIron deficiency IDA can arise inadequate dietary intake or excessive blood loss. The most common cause in developed countries is pregnancy and chronic blood loss. Early symptoms are nonspecific and include fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pale earlobes, palms, and conjunctivae Hyperpituitarism: Primary Adenoma are usually benign slow-growing tumors that arise from cells of the anterior pituitary. Local expansion may cau...