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Can you get headaches when the weather suddenly changes?

Yes, some people are sensitive to changes in weather and may experience headaches or migraines as a result. Rapid changes in temperature, humidity, or barometric pressure can trigger these headaches in susceptible individuals. It is thought that these weather-related headaches are due to changes in the brain's blood vessels or levels of certain chemicals.


An increase in the bloods level of a thyroid gland hormone decreases the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone this mechanism illustrates what?

Negative feedback. "feed back" because one thing triggers another "negative" because the trigger causes a decrease


What membrane proteins is responsible for binding hormones that can trigger changes in the cells activity?

receptor proteins


What happens to calcium if there is not enough vitamin d to absorb it?

When calcium is needed, the parathyroid gland sends the parathyroid hormone to the kidneys to trigger the production of vitamin D (which is actually classified as a hormone). The vitamin D hormone, in turn, prompts the intestines to transfer calcium from food to the blood. When calcium intake is too small to support normal functions, both vitamin D and the parathyroid hormone trigger a process in which stored calcium is mobilized from the bones.


What is the primary way that volcanoes and can trigger a mass extinction?

Gasses released by a massive volcanic event can cause catastrophic climate changes. Carbon dioxide will raise global temperatures. while sulfur dioxide will lower temperatures.

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What causes lesions on liver?

Hormone changes in women can trigger lesions in the liver. Hemangiomas is an example where lesions can range up to 6 meters and cause pain.


Which hormone initiate the develompment of cell in ovarie and trigger testosteron to produce in the teste?

LH - leutenizing hormone.


Does bananas cause headaches if your pregnant?

Bananas can be a Migraine trigger in many people. Migraines can become frequent during pregnancy due to hormone changes. See your doctor for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.


A drop in blood volume would trigger the body to secrete what?

antidiuretic hormone


Does the equinox cause migraine headaches?

No. Migraine is a genetic, neurologic disease. The cause is usually genetic. Migraine may be triggered by things that can cause a change in the homeostasis of the body/brain however. The equinox is not generally considered to be a migraine trigger, although migraines may be triggered by seasonal changes and weather changes.


What is a mechanism by which a single hormone molecule can trigger the production of millions of molecules of a metabolic product?

enzyme


How can you get your tench to spawn?

Tench do not reproduce easily in aquariums. They rely on seasonal water changes to trigger spawning. The water has to be between 18 and 20 degrees C. Changing water temperatures and lighting conditions to match those occurring naturally may trigger spawning, but consistency with the seasons is a must. Even then, there is no guarantee the fish will fall for this artificial setup.


What is LH responsible for?

LH or luteinizing hormone is most common in women and a slight rise of it will trigger ovulation.


A gene having the potential to trigger cancerous changes in a cell?

oncogene


What is a memory trigger?

It could be a picture, word, symbol or sentence. It's something that triggers a memory or thought, hence the name 'memory trigger'


What are two outdoor triggers to asthma?

seson changes can be a trigger also humidity could be a trigger if you want more mold could be one


How could volcanoes trigger a mass extinction?

Volcanic debris changes the climate.