Would you expect a male to have estrogen in their bloodstream?
Explain why or why not.
Your Answer:
Yes, both males and females have all of the sex hormones. Adrenal
,gland is responsible for for the opposite sexes hormones.
(1) Yes. Both male and female bodies produce “all” the sex
hormones. However, the ratios are different.
(2) The adrenal glands are largely responsible for producing this
“opposite” hormone that the testis would not.
, Question 3
pts
In your own words, discuss Tay-Sachs disease. What organelle
within the cell is impacted? What are the symptoms of the disease
and why do they occur?
Your Answer:
Tay-Sachs disease impacts the lysosome of the cell. This leads to
a toxic buildup of toxins in the brain. This can lead to disability
and death.
(1) Lysosomes
(2) buildup of toxic lipids inside the cell (biomacromolecules)
(3) disability and death
In the genetic disease known as Tay-Sachs, one of the normally
present digestive enzymes inside lysosomes is lacking. Thus, a toxic
lipid in the brain cells cannot be broken down. The resulting buildup
of lipids in these cells can cause intellectual disability and death.
Question 4
pts
You are observing two cells under the microscope. They are the
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