Essays about: "sex-differences"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 47 essays containing the word sex-differences.

  1. 1. Sex Differences in Dopamine D1-type Receptors and Episodic Memory : an Imaging Study Across the Adult Lifespan

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Umeå centrum för funktionell hjärnavbildning (UFBI); Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Anton Degerfält; [2023]
    Keywords : dopamine; D1DR; sex; episodic memory; ageing; PET; MRI;

    Abstract : Identification of the pathways that could be targeted to alleviate ageing-related cognitive decline is of prime importance. One of the most promising target mechanisms is connected to healthy dopaminergic ageing. READ MORE

  3. 2. Loving-Kindness Meditation, Music and Sex Differences : Investigating Effects on Empathy

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Samantha Snowden; [2023]
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  4. 3. Associations Between Fat Free Mass Percentage and Relative Force Production in Two Strength Tests

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Stefan Gerenmark; Viktor Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Fat free mass; Strength; Association; Hypertrophy; Body composition; Strength test; IMTP; Grip strength; Muscle mass; Force production; Exercise physiology; Biomedicine;

    Abstract : Background: Knowledge of the relationship between fat free mass (FFM) and strength capacity is not only useful in athlete coaching, but may also be important in developing clinical strategies for evaluating health in general populations. Sufficient skeletal muscle mass and strength are important factors for health and physical function. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE ROLE OF THE α7 NICOTINIC ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR (α7nAChR) IN ATHEROSCLEROSIS - A study of the potential immunomodulatory effect of α7nAChR and sex differences on atherosclerosis

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för integrativ medicinsk biologi (IMB)

    Author : Lisa Rahimi; [2023]
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  6. 5. Sex-specific pathological response to Traumatic Brain Injury

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Christopher Fry; [2022]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of leading causes of death in the world; survivors commonly exhibit behavioural changes and neurocognitive defects in the long-term. Following TBI, rapid changes in the neurovascular unit (NVU) occur as the permeability of the blood brain barrier (BBB) increases and cerebral blood flow (CBF) becomes dysregulated. READ MORE