scholarly journals Cholesterol: for and against

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (92) ◽  
pp. 169-171
Author(s):  
N. Yu. Koropetska ◽  
Yu. I. Ostapyuk
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Pancreatic Disease ◽  
Source Material ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cholesterol Concentration ◽  
Synthesis Process ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Sex Hormones ◽  
Liver And Kidney

The article deals with the value of cholesterol, as an essential component of each cell of the human body and its role in the synthesis process and as source material for male and female sex hormones, bile, acids, and vitamin D. Increased level of cholesterol in the body is a pathological phenomenon, leading to such diseases as atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, liver and kidney disease, pancreatic disease, diabetes, obesity, and others. Lack of cholesterol, considering its multifaceted nature and the participation in the vital processes of the body leads to frequent depression, weakening of the immune system, increased fatigability, decreased libido and the development of other diseases. It has been demonstrated that 80% of cholesterol is produced by the human body; therefore it is not necessary to associate its excess or lack in the body with the quantity in food. Therefore, normally, our body regulates the level of cholesterol itself, keeping it within 5 mmol/l but in incorrect nutrition it is possible to increase its amount in the bloodstream. To reduce the cholesterol concentration in the body, it has been indicated which products should be restricted, and which ones to increase in the diet.

scholarly journals Temperature of representative areas of the breast department of the vegetative nervous system as the index of human organism functional state

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-33
Author(s):  
S. Goncharevskyi ◽  
M. Makarchuk ◽  
V. Martynyuk
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Functional State ◽  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Organism ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right

Almost all processes in the human body in one way or another connected with the autonomic nervous system. That's why it is real to evaluate the functional state of the person by temperature characteristics of representative points of the autonomic nervous system. Location and information of these points are confirmed by fundamental research. However, simply measuring the temperature at some points may not be sufficient to establish any systematic changes in the human body. The establishment of such changes requires systematic assessment of interdependent significant relationships between these parameters.The main aim of our research was to study effects of myocardial infarction in the thoracic region of the autonomic nervous system. The temperature of representative areas of the thoracic autonomic nervous system we measured by infrared thermometer (Medisana FTO D-53340 , with an accuracy of 0.1 degree Celsius). Statistical analysis was conducted in the packet Statistics 10. The presence of a difference in the temperature coefficients of representative areas (p<0,05). For the left side of the spine characterized by a difference in Th1–Th5 segments, which confirms their diagnosis: Th1 – 0,931,12 (control) and -0,797,49 (experiment), Th2 – 1,571,12 and -0,486,70, Th3 – 1,582611,12325 and -0,663,36, Th4 – 0,85913 0,92611 and -1,74,64, Th5 – 0,923480,75469 and-1,615,73 respectively. For the right side of the thoracic spines: Th6 – 0,850,73 (control) and -0,797,49 (experiment), Th7 – -1,000,79 and -1,370,69, Th8 – -0,960,73 and -0,990,68, Th9 – -0,120,64 and -0,380,83, Th10 – -0,921,14 and -1,031,00, Th11 – -1,691,05 and -1,861,06, Th12- -1,651,15 and -1,961,12 respectively. We found that myocardial infarction is manifested in the thoracic spine. In an experimental group there is significant difference of temperature in all segments. We can also notice asymmetry of temperatue between the right and left side of the spine. In the test group there are a deviation from the normal temperature in the first five thoracic segments on the left side, which confirms their diagnosis. On the right side of the spine there are a deviation in the last seven segments, which may indicate the compensatory mechanisms of regulation of the system. We can observe the temperature asymmetry, which in long-term exposure can negatively affect to the body.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Male/Female Identities Along the Biblical-Christian Tradition: Guidelines for Today’s Educations

2019 ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Mari
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Christian Tradition ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
John Paul Ii ◽  
Theology Of The Body ◽  
Theological Foundation ◽  
The Relationship

The article presents anthropological, philosophical and theological foundation of the relationship between male/female identities in the light of the biblical-christian tradition. The first part introduces the concept of the primary reciprocity in Gen 1-2 focusing on affinity and difference between man and woman as well as man and woman’s reciprocal essentiality. The second part pertains to male/female reciprocity according to the “theology of the body” by John Paul II which includes a broad notion of freedom. Lastly, the article describes educational tasks including the nuptiality of human body with regards to Christian personalization. Proposed pedagogical vision involves promoting male and female identities according to their difference and to their common dignity.

scholarly journals Dyslipidemia in Insulin Resistance: Cause or Effect

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
AK Al-Mahmood ◽  
SF Afrin ◽  
N Hoque
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Bile Salts ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cholesterol Esters ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Sex Hormones ◽  
Complex Lipids ◽  
Body Complex ◽  
The Relationship

Lipids are of one of the four basic types of molecules of life and its derivatives serve diverse functions in the body. Generally acclaimed functions of lipids include shock absorption and insulation, and energy storage of the body. Phospholipids and cholesterol form the integral part of cell membrane. In addition cholesterol serves as the precursor for bile salts, male and female sex hormones, vitamin D and adrenocortical hormones. Complex lipids consist of neutral lipid core of cholesterol esters and or triacylglycerol and proteins are the chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL and HDL which serve as the carriers of fats, fatty acids and other lipids in the body. Complex lipids are tightly controlled in the body. Its dysregulation has been mainly linked to obesity, diabetes and insulin resistance though the issue is yet to be clearly understood. The present review evaluates recent reports in this regards and try to explain the relationship between dyspidemia and insulin resistance. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjmb.v7i1.18576 Bangladesh J Med Biochem 2014; 7(1): 27-31

Appendix to a former paper on human osteology

1837 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 294-294
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Human Osteology ◽  
Linear Representations ◽  
Human Bones

This appendix contains linear representations of various dimen­sions of the bones of the human body, both male and female, with a view to facilitate the comparison of the human frame with that of other animals, and reduce it to definite laws. The author states that many of the rectilinear dimensions of human bones appear to be mul­tiples of one unit, namely, the breadth of the cranium directly over the external passage of the ear; a dimension which he has found to be the most invariable in the body. No division of that dimension was found by him to measure the other dimensions so accurately as that by seven, or its multiples. Of such seventh parts there appear to be twelve in the longitudinal extent of the back, and ninety-six in the height of the whole body.

scholarly journals THE SYSTEM OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE HUMAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2(71)) ◽  
pp. 9-19
Author(s):  
Galina Aleksandrovna Mazko
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Redox Reactions ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cell Renewal ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Skin Fold ◽  
Female Figures ◽  
Double Charge ◽  
Little Finger

A system for the growth and development of the human body from the “m” module to the age of the newborn and the age of the long-liver for the male and female figures has been created. Module “m” - a fertilized human egg with a double charge of energy is divided, multiplying the mass of the body and energy exponentially, forms in different quantities the growth formulas of the figures, turns into the shape of the human body. After laying the “m” module, the growth and development of the human body goes from the “Crotch” mark up and down, and up more intensively. At the age of 12-15 years, the human body enters the stage of "ripening". From this period, the “m” measurement (the distance between the skin fold on the upper nail phalanx of the little finger of the hand and the apical point of the skin of the little finger) on the human body remains unchanged until the end of life. Growth (length and body weight) lasts up to 18-25 years. After this, only cell renewal occurs due to redox reactions. The development of the body occurs throughout its life

The Body

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-70
Author(s):  
Peter Thonemann
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Social Order ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Social ◽  
Symbolic Meanings ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Classificatory System ◽  
Left Front ◽  
Extended Discussion

This chapter focuses on Oneirocritica Book 1, which is largely dedicated to the human body and body-symbolism, and examines the ways in which Artemidorus’ conception of the body and its functions might be historically and culturally distinctive. Artemidorus offers us a remarkably detailed and coherent ‘tour’ of the symbolic meanings of the constituent parts of the male and female body, based around a series of polarities (upper and lower, right and left, front and back), which reflect three different dimensions of the social order (status, age, gender). The ways in which bodies are gendered (firmness, dryness, vigour) in Artemidorus’ body-symbolism are discussed in detail, and the extraordinary over-signification of the male penis and under-signification of the female vagina in Artemidorus’ classificatory system are highlighted. The chapter concludes with an extended discussion of the presentation of physical and mental disability in the Oneirocritica.

Scent, the Body, and the Cosmopolitan Flaireur

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Maxwell
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Female Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The World ◽  
John Addington Symonds

This chapter focuses on the cosmopolitan flaireur, the sophisticated citizen of the world who relishes the fragrance of travel, represented by the historian and classicist John Addington Symonds and the journalist and critic Lafcadio Hearn, his junior by ten years. The smell of the human body is something that speaks intimately to the very nature of perfume, which references and alludes to corporeal odours as much as it camouflages them. Appreciators respectively of male and female body scents, both Symonds and Hearn write enthusiastically about the perfumes of the places they visit and the bodies they encounter there, but they are also keen consumers of the literature of other lands, both past and present, savoured by them for its release of distinctive male and female fragrances. This chapter focuses on the cosmopolitan flaireur, the sophisticated citizen of the world who relishes the fragrance of travel, represented by the historian and classicist John Addington Symonds and the journalist and critic Lafcadio Hearn, his junior by ten years. The smell of the human body is something that speaks intimately to the very nature of perfume, which references and alludes to corporeal odours as much as it camouflages them. Appreciators respectively of male and female body scents, both Symonds and Hearn write enthusiastically about the perfumes of the places they visit and the bodies they encounter there, but they are also keen consumers of the literature of other lands, both past and present, savoured by them for its release of distinctive male and female fragrances.

scholarly journals The importance of environmental exposure on selected xenoestrogens in the pathogenesis of breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 155-170
Author(s):  
Ewa Sawicka ◽  
Kamila Boszkiewicz ◽  
Martyna Wolniak ◽  
Agnieszka Piwowar
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Human Body ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Female Sex Hormones ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Mammary Gland Cancer ◽  
Exogenous Compounds

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer observed in women, and in its pathogenesis, in addition to endogenous estrogens, a significant role is played by xenoestrogens, which are present in the human life environment. It is a large group of exogenous compounds of diverse structure, not produced in the human body, which imitate the action of female sex hormones, especially estrogens, and in consequence affect the hormonal balance of the body. Despite the diverse structure, their common feature is the ability to interact with estrogen receptors. In this way they change the functioning of the endocrine system and, consequently, they can induce negative changes in the human body and effects on the health of both the parental generation and its offspring. Some xenoestrogens may cause tumor growth by stimulating cell proliferation, angiogenesis and metastasis. So far, such properties have been found for organic compounds, but also for some metal ions, referred to as metalloestrogens. For this reason, it is extremely important to know the sources of the presence and mechanisms of xenoestrogens in the pathogenesis of mammary gland cancer. The presented paper discusses the role of selected xenoestrogens, such as: bisphenol A, phthalates, parabens or cadmium, as a metalloestrogen. A wide range of xenoestrogens has been selected for the compounds given above, due to their importance in the pathogenesis of breast cancer and their widespread presence in the human environment, as well as to draw attention to the still-present problem of possible chronic environmental or occupational exposure of humans. The paper also explores the problem of the effect of xenoestrogens on the efficacy of breast cancer treatment, presenting possible xenoestrogen-drug interactions. It also explains how xenoestrogens present in foods (phytoestrogens) can affect the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy of breast cancer.

scholarly journals A study of femoral bicondylar angle in Udaipur, India zone

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 417
Author(s):  
Bhavana Shrivastava ◽  
Rupali Mehta ◽  
Prabhakaran K. ◽  
L. K. Jain
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Human Skeleton ◽  
Left Femur ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Thigh Bone ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Males And Females

Background: Human body consists of 206 bones; among which femur. The thigh bone is considered as the biggest and strongest bone of the body. The bone contains a femoral bicondylar angle which helps in maintaining the balance and certain movements of the body. Those movements are essential to stand upright and erect; therefore, helps in balancing the posture of the body. Bicondylar angle shows various gestures and characteristics essential for describing the necessary ailments of the human skeleton. Thus, the present study is designed with an aim to measure and compare the bicondylar angle of femur both in males and females in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India zone.Methods: Totally, 96 bones were studied- 48 males and 48 females’ bones in 2 years duration. The study was carried out in the Department of Anatomy of Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital and R.N.T. Medical College. The bicondylar angle was measured with a suitable apparatus comprising of compass, Digital Vernier Calliper, scale and protector (Figure 1) along with osteometric board. Bicondylar angle of male and female bone was calculated using SPSS software.Results: The study shows that the bicondylar angle of left femur was greater than right femur in both the genders, but their side differences was statistically insignificant (p>0.05).Conclusions: Hence, the bicondylar angle of female is larger than in comparison to males and these results can put emphasis/light on the orthopaedic clinicians and surgeons to know the etiology of osteometric diseases.

scholarly journals Perspective of the Human Body in Sasang Constitutional Medicine

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (s1) ◽  
pp. 31-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhee Lee ◽  
Yongjae Jung ◽  
Junghee Yoo ◽  
Euiju Lee ◽  
Byunghee Koh
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
The Body ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Medical Tradition ◽  
Philosophical Background ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Sasang Constitutional Medicine ◽  
And Function ◽  
Constitutional Medicine

The Sasang constitutional medicine (SCM), a medical tradition originating from Korea, is distinguished from the traditional Chinese medicine in its philosophical background, theoretical development and especially, the fundamental rationale that analyzes the structure and function of the human body within a quadrifocal scheme. In SCM, the structure of the body is comprehended within the Sasang quadrifocal scheme, and the function of the body is understood within the context of the energy-fluid metabolism and the water-food metabolism controlled by the four main organs (lung, spleen, liver and kidney). Also, the concept ofSeong-Jeongis used to explain the structural and functional variations between different constitutional types that arise from the constitutional variations in organ system scheme, which are in turn caused by deviations in the constitutionalSeong-Jeong. Therefore, understanding the SCM perspective of the human body is essential in order to fully appreciate the advantages of the constitutional typological system (which focuses on individual idiosyncrasies) found in SCM.

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