Adrenal Glands

Paper Summary:

The paper outlines the organization of our body and explains the meaning of the term 'homeostasis'. The paper focuses on the adrenal glands and their function, which is to help the body cope with stresses and emergencies. The paper discusses adrenal fatigue, its signs and symptoms and its treatments.

Outline:
The Body Organization
Homeostasis
Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Fatigue
Signs and Symptoms
Treatments
Flu, Allergies and the Adrenals

From the Paper:

"The human body is an organized system, which consists of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems (Degen 2008). A cell is the basic unit of structure and function in every living thing or organism. It performs the basic functions to keep the organism alive. Most cells are microscopic. Each cell is covered by a cell membrane. Inside it is the nucleus, which controls and directs the cell's activities. It also contains all the information on the cell's characteristics. Cells form a tissue to perform the same function. The four basic types of tissue are muscle, nervous, connective and epithelial. Tissues, in turn, form an organ."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bauer, D. G. (2005). Review of the endocrine system. MedSurg Nursing: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
• Degen. D (2008). Body organization and homeostasis. 1 page. Bones, Muscles and Skin. Pearson Education, Inc.: Pearson Prentice Hall
• Farabee, M. J. (2006). Animal organ systems and homeostasis. 18 web pages. Estrella Mountain Community College. Retrieved on February 1, 2006 from http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/biobk/BioBookMUSSKEL.html
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• ----------- (2006). Adrenal cortex insufficiency and allergies. 2 pages. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients: The Townsend Letter Group

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