https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4 Post your answers to the questions you were assigned so that others can see them. en-us 2021-04-21 15:30:26 UTC 2025-04-11 12:20:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443396879 Corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory drug/hormone found in the adrenal cortex, but can be man-made. Advantages include near-instant pain relief, reduction in inflammation, and sometimes a permanent cure for localized injuries. Disadvantages include elevated blood sugar, infection/bleeding, insomnia/agitation, weakening of tendons, etc. Corticosteroids are used to prevent organ rejection in organ transplants, to decrease inflammation of lungs in those with asthma, and to suppress an immune system that might be attacking itself]]> 2021-04-21 16:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443396879 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443402018 Autonomic Nervous System regulates bodily functions , and its primary mechanism is fight or flight. ]]> 2021-04-21 16:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443402018 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443408365 They are xenohormones that imitate estrogen. They can either be synthetic or natural chemical compounds.]]> 2021-04-21 16:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443408365 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443409720 8a. HCG is a maternal hormone produced during pregnancy. It is used to determine if women may bear a child.
8b. an apparent line appears to confirm a woman is pregnant.
8c. HCG is present to help create the placenta and maintain the presence of the corpus luteum.
8d. HCG can help promote weight loss by speeding up the metabolism to rid away excess body fat]]> 2021-04-21 16:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443409720 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443411300 A. Phytoestrogens are a compound found in veggies and other plant foods.

B. benefits include fighting breast cancer, preventing osteoporosis, treating acne and promoting heart health

C. detrimental effects include gastrointestinal side effects, abdominal pain, myal- gia, and sleepiness. ]]> 2021-04-21 16:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443411300 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443415826 They can be endocrine disrupting chemicals as they can interfere with estrogen signaling pathways when they bind to estrogen.]]> 2021-04-21 16:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443415826 jennifer_maloney8 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443416055 2021-04-21 16:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443416055 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443422036 A. HGH, produced by the pituitary gland, spurs growth in children and adolescents. It also helps regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat Metabolism, and possibly heart function. 

B. HGH is used to gain more muscle, provide high testosterone for men, and stimulates growth. 

C. Growth hormones are used in agriculture to speed up the growth processes for cattle so we can distribute them faster to the factories to get turned into food. ]]> 2021-04-21 16:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443422036 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443426988 Xenoestrogens mimic estrogen and are therefore recognized by estrogen receptors a and b. This can lead to cell proliferation, cancer, causing it to be labeled with BPAs]]> 2021-04-21 16:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443426988 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443431006 a) DDT is a commonly used pesticide for insect control.
b) DDT is an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) and it binds to estrogen receptors. DDT is known to negatively influence reproductive development. 
c)  DDT is classified as a probable human carcinogen. Following exposure to high doses, human symptoms can include vomiting, tremors or shakiness, and seizures. ]]> 2021-04-21 16:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443431006 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443453691 a) Estrogen, Progestin.
b) Increased risk of endometrial cancer, blood clots and stroke, gallbladder/ gallstone problems and risk of dementia(menopause).]]> 2021-04-21 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443453691 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443480247 Leptin is a protein that's made in the fat cells, circulates in the bloodstream, and goes to the brain. ]]> 2021-04-21 16:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443480247 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443483709 A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. A BMI of 30 and above is considered obese

]]> 2021-04-21 16:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443483709 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443487566 Leptin is produced by adipose tissue and is a peptide hormone, which has strong association with obesity.

]]> 2021-04-21 16:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443487566 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443534998 a) Estrogen, Progestin
b) Increase risk of endometrial cancer, blood clots and stroke, gallbladder. gallstone problems, dementia(menopause over 10 years).]]> 2021-04-21 16:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443534998 https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443602579 B) it creates an imbalance of hormones
Getting a healthy amount of sleep]]> 2021-04-21 17:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_maloney8/62rfzrg8jikgz1l4/wish/1443602579