TRANSSEXUALS have the strong feeling, often from childhood onwards, of having been born the wrong sex. The possible psycho-genie or biological aetiology of transsexuality has been the subject of debate for many years1,2. Here we show that the volume of t
Many people are confused when it comes to the topic of impotence vs. infertility. Even those who experience one or the other may not be entirely clear about what the differences are between the two health conditions. Impotence, or ED, is the lack of ability to achieve, and maintain, an e...
Norepinephrine is also known as noradrenaline. It is both a hormone and the most common neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nervous system. Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline. It is mainly made in the adrenal medulla so acts more like a hormone, although small amounts are made in nerve fi...
associations between prenatal exposure and general, verbal, and nonverbal intelligence, as well as associations between postnatal lead exposure and general intelligence in males and females) based on four considerations: quality of body of evidence; direction of effect; confidence in effect; ...
Hormone concentrating cells in vocal control and other areas of the brain of the zebra finch ( Poephila guttata). Using the autoradiographic method in the zebra finch ( Poephila guttata ), areas of the brain were identified which contain cells which accumulate testosterone or its metabolites after...
Since endometriosis causes a lot of pain, doctors recommend pain-relief medicines, hormone therapy (including hormonal contraceptives and progestin-only birth control), and treatments (lasers or heat) that remove endometrial tissue. iStock What is PCOS?
1. Define hormone: 2. What is the difference between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland? Differentiate between an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland. Explain the difference between exocrine and endocrine glands and give an example of each. List the differences between exocrine and...
Additionally, lowering weight reduces blood pressure, improves pulmonary function, widens neck airway area, and more. Also, weight reduction increases the effectiveness of a CPAP therapy machine if used. As breathing intermittently stops, falling blood oxygen levels prompt the release of the hormone ep...
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is the autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. In this condition, the body mistakenly attacks the cells of the thyroid gland, leaving the thyroid without enough cells and enzymes to make enough thyroid hormone to meet the body's needs. ...
With her background and expertise, she specializes in women’s health, including fertility, hormone balance, and postpartum wellness. Benefits of a Healthy Sex Life Studies show that sex is extremely beneficial to our health. Sex activates a variety of neurotransmitters that impact not only our ...