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How does the cerebral cortex overrides the reflex?
The cerebral cortex can not over ride reflexes. Reflex are mediated at the level of the spinal cord.
What is a hair cuticle and what is its purpose?
The cuticle is a covering over the hair strands. Its purpose is to protect the hair shaft and cortex from any damage.
What is the main mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex?
my book says aldosteronestudentI believe that there are 3 that are important as outlined below.A textbook that I used to teach from used this to help students remember- Salt Sugar Sex1. Testosterone- sex2. Aldosterone-salt3. Cortisol-sugarNow, Cortisol aka glucocorticoids get their name because their main function is to raise the blood sugar level in the body. They also have anti-inflammatory properties so they are used in rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammed conditions. They are better known to us as steroids.Aldosterone helps maintain blood pressure levels via the kidneys. This helps the kidneys to reabsorb sodium in order to maintain the blood pressure. Remember whereever water goes so does sodium! Aldosterone is triggered when there is a drop in sodium levels in the body.Testosterone assists in the development of sexual organs in mostly males but also females too.Hope this helpsA RN in NJSource:Taught Anatomy for over 2 years to nursing studentsMy head
What is a section of the lithosphere that slowly moves over the asthenosphere?
Plate
Where does the adrenaline come from when you are scared?
When you are scared, the pituitary gland makes a mental note of it. It then processes the request to send a hormone (a chemical message) through the bloodstream to go to its "target center" which is the adrenal glands. the adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys in the lower abdomen area. Once these adrenal glands get this message; the hormone, it releases extra adrenaline into your bloodstream. the adrenaline affects all areas of your body, making you feel scared or nervous. Adrenaline in your system makes your senses sharper, and causes the "fight or flight" response. For ex. if you are watching a scary movie, and the slightest noise or touch is made outside of the movie, you might scream, thanks to adrenaline. If you are a protective mother, but run the car over your baby, sometimes you will get enough adrenaline to pick up the car and lift up your baby. {the side affect is becoming known as supermom. lol.} that is called the "fight response" because your muscles are using all the ATP (energy) and adrenaline, that it can do beyond human things like a "superhero" per say. If a bear is chasing you, adrenaline gives you the extra boost of energy to outrun the bear, faster than usual, and get away, saving your own life. this is known as the "Flight response". ~kthnx, hope that's helpful~ Krista xx <333
What does the medical abbreviation ACTH mean?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone.ACTH stands for AdrenoCorticoTroic Hormone.It stimulates secretion of glucocorticoids such as cortisol, and has little control over secretion of aldosterone, the other major steroid hormone from the adrenal cortex.
How does the cerebral cortex overrides the reflex?
The cerebral cortex can not over ride reflexes. Reflex are mediated at the level of the spinal cord.
What is the cure rate for carticoteroidal dependent Cushings Syndrome?
You have to keep the patient on maintenance therapy for long time. In case of any stress, the patient lands up in hypotension. You have to give that extra salt and additional doses of corticosteroids. You have to wait till the adrenal cortex of the patient takes over.
What is diffuse cortical dysfunction?
Cortical dysfunction refers to a problem with the cortex in the brain. It is the part of the brain that controls motor function. This kind of problem is seen with people who have Alzheimer's Disease.
What is cortical disruption?
Diffused means over a wide area or not localized.Cortical relates to the cerebral cortex.Dysfunction means not functioning properly.Diffused cortical dysfunction is the cerebral cortex not working properly over a non-localized section of the brain.
How does heart rate affect the adrenal glands?
The heart rate in the human body doesn't actually affect the adrenal glands. Its the other way around. The adrenal glands affect the heart rate by rising the rate over what it actually should be.
Does the cortex wrinkle as a result of fluid filling the brain over the lifespan?
true
What will abnormal results of an adrenal gland scan show?
An abnormal adrenal scan may show evidence of a tumor where there is excessive secretion of adrenaline or noradrenaline. Over 90% of these tumors are in the abdomen.
Is a cortex a thin gray layer over your brain?
yes it is basically a thin gray layer in which helps you do stuff like balening renal cortex - an outer granulated layer
Does the thalamus repair its self?
No. The cortex may take over some of the duties of the thalamus.
What hormone regulates the release of cortisol?
the adrenal cortex, a gland above each kidney, releases cortisol. The hormone ACTH , which is released from the anterior pituitary gland in the brain, stimulates the relase of cortisol from the cortex as a result of stress in normal conditions.
What is a neo cortex?
Neo cortex is an evil scientest who threats on taking over the world,but is always defeated by crash bandicoot ======================== However, in everyday life, neocortex poses as part of the brain, more precisely, part of the cerebral cortex. More information can be found at related links.
