Aterm used for several different diseases/conditions of or problems with the heart muscle. there are many causes of these diseases. likewise, there are many different symptoms and treatments as well. it can affect males and females of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. in this disease, the muscle in the heart gets thick, stiff, thin, or filled with things the body makes but do not belong in the heart. when that happens, the heart has a reduced ability to pump blood, and that usually results in irregular heartbeats, of blood backing up into the lungs (or rest of the body), and/or heart failure. group of answer choices

Sensory adaptation of cutaneous temperature receptors some types of sensory receptors, like pain receptors, will continue to transduce pain until the stimulus is removed. other sensory receptors may respond with an initial burst in production of action potentials, but will “adapt” and over time action potentials will cease. sensory adaptation occurs, for example, with olfactory receptors for smell. procedure have the subject place one hand in an ice bath while simultaneously placing the other hand in a warm water bath (@40oc). the subject should keep their hands in the designated baths for two minutes. after two minutes, remove both hands and place both hands in a room temperature water bath. record your observations review questions 1. describe how each hand felt after taking them out of the designated water baths and placing them into the room temperature water bath. 2. define sensory adaptation and relate it to what happened to the temperature receptors in the subject’s hands. 3. list and describe sensory receptors that adapt, and sensory receptors that do not.

What is a possible consequence of abusing intravenous drug such as heroin? a-hiv transmission b-alcohol poisoning c-improving appetite d-lung cancer

What hormones (at least three) are responsible for human growth and development and what do they do? describe what menstruation is and how it relates to reproduction. what are common emotional and physical challenges that arise during transition from child to adult? include and describe at least three challenges. what steps can you take to ease your own transition and be sensitive to others when they experience theirs? analyze the role of hormones in growth and development. how does this relate to your own personal health?