Physiology

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A concise summary of the hormonal changes that lead to ovulation. Information about the formation of corpeus luteum stimulating hormonal secretion that allows body to prepare for fertilisation. Information about how oocyte fertilisation leads to human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) production and maintained secretion. Summary of how a lateral flow device works to produce control line and result line. Summary of sandwich ELISA

Discusses growth hormone and external stimulants/inhibitors of growth hormone, as well as effects of growth hormone on the body. Includes a basic diagram of the somatostatin axis. Compares and contrasts IGF-1 and IGF-2. Includes basic requirements and normal results for growth hormone stimulation test and growth hormone suppression test. Growth hormone disorders and their symptoms.

Colourful and simple diagram of calcium signalling pathway with shirt explanatory steps (IP3 pathway). Includes Ca2+ effects on calmodulin as well as how Ca2+ levels are kept in rgeulation

A well-written concise summary of practical: - Procedure - Explanation of process behind procedure - Expected results (Normal / impaired / diabetic) - Contributing external factors

well-written concise mind map of parathyroid hormone. Includes: - Ca2+ levels in the body - Parathyroid hormone and secretion of parathyroid hormone - Parathyroid hormone effect on kidney - Calcitonin Parathyroid disorders

diagram of somatostatin axis

Well-written mind map of practicals. Includes: - Summary of relevant background information - Procedure - Expected results (Normal and abnormal) - Sandwich ELISA process and Lateral flow device explanation

a well-written summary of Adrenal hormones. Includes information about: - Types of Adrenal Hormone - Aldosterone and aldosterone synthesis - Cortisol - Cushing syndrome / Addison's disease and - Steroid hormones and Steroid hormone receptor