Essays about: "cortisol"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 105 essays containing the word cortisol.

  1. 21. Adrenal incidentaloma : – A retrospective study of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with hypercortisolemia defined by the European Society of Endocrinology guidelines

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Stefan Önder; [2019]
    Keywords : Adrenocortical adenoma; Hydrocortisone; Dexamethasone; Cushing syndrome; Cardiovascular disease.;

    Abstract : Introduction: Diagnosed adrenal incidentalomas (AI) are increasing and dexamethasonesuppression test (DST) is gold standard for detection of excess cortisol production. Patients canbe categorized into three groups based on the DST level; non-functional adrenal adenomas(NFAA), possible autonomous cortisol secretion (PACS) and autonomous cortisol secretion(ACS), the latter two associated with increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Physiological Effects of Long-term Unemployment

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Maja Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : long-term unemployment; stress; hippocampus; cortisol; glucocorticoids;

    Abstract : The stress system is essential for humans and other organisms to survive. However, when stress is prolonged it can have pathological effects on the brain. To experience long-term unemployment is often stressful, for it has been shown to correlate with depression, low self- esteem, learned helplessness and self-destructive behavior. READ MORE

  4. 23. Children of Divorce: Long-Term Psychological Effects and Neurological Consequences

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Emmie Olofsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Children of divorce; Long-term effects; Affective disorders; Cortisol; Adult children of divorce;

    Abstract : This thesis has examined what long-term psychological and neurological effects that are apparent in children and adults who have experienced parental divorce. It was predicted that significantly more children and adult children from divorced families would have increased symptoms of mental disorders than children and adult children from married homes e. READ MORE

  5. 24. Beteende- och personlighetsbeskrivning hund (BPH) och urinkoncentrationer av kortisol och serotonin hos labrador retriever

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Camilla Kretz; [2019]
    Keywords : Beteende; Dopamid; Hund; Kortisol; Serotonin;

    Abstract : Syftet med detta arbete var att studera basala urinkoncentrationer av hormonerna kortisol och serotonin samt resultat från Beteende- och Personlighetsbeskrivning Hund (BPH) hos fjorton icke kastrerade labrador retrievers. Elva tikar och tre hanar ingick i studien. READ MORE

  6. 25. Fyrverkerier och dess påverkan på den domesticerade hunden (Canis lupus familiaris) : hur påverkas hundens välfärd?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Amanda Höglin; [2018]
    Keywords : fyrverkerier; hund; Canis lupus familiaris; välfärd; ljudrädsla; ljudkänslighet; beteende;

    Abstract : Fireworks are low explosive pyrotechnics that are frequently used around the world during holidays such as New Year´s. Even though fireworks are entertaining to a lot of people, they are not fun for everyone. Among those last named you can find the dog (Canis lupus familiaris). READ MORE