4. Resources

Glossary

Term	Definition
Adrenaline	a hormone produced by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, exercise and low blood glucose.
Adrenergic receptor	the receptor that binds adrenaline and elicits its physiological function.
Aspirin	a drug that inhibits an enzyme cyclooxygenase and is used for pain relief.
Carrier	membrane bound protein molecule that transports small molecules from one side of the plasma membrane to the other.
Catalyst	a molecule that speeds up chemical reactions
Cocaine	is an addictive pain-killing drug which acts by blocking the uptake of noradrenaline.
Enzyme	a protein molecule that acts as a biological catalyst
Glucose	a carbohydrate which is used by cells as an energy source.
Ion channel	a protein molecule that forms a pour in the cell membrane enabling specific ions to flow through when activated.
Ligand	any molecule that binds to a receptor.
Local anaesthetic	drugs which are used to numb a specific area of the body.
Neurotransmitter	a molecule that is used to transmit a signal from a nerve cell to another cell (e.g. nerve or muscle cell).
Noradrenaline	neurotransmitter used in the body’s nervous system.
Receptor	a protein which specifically bit binds a ligand and elicits a physiological effect.
Salbutamol	a drug that activates adrenergic receptors and is used to treat asthma.
Sodium-potassium pump	a carrier molecule that transport sodium ions out of cells and allows potassium back into the cell following an action potential.
Substrate	the active site of the enzyme molecule where chemical reactions are induced and products are formed.

Resources

Book/Journal Title
Welch, K., Craggs, C. (2010) body mass index and alternative approaches to taking measurements. Learning disability in practice. 13(3):pp 30-36.
Online Resource Title	Description
BAPEN	British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
RCPCH	Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health [UK based].
BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen	CDC [USA based].
NHS Choices	NHS Choices focusing on living well and having a healthy weight.
World Health Organisation	Providing key facts on Obesity and overweight.

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Content authors: Bob Robinson

Project mentor: Richard Windle

Project developer: Michael Taylor

Repurposed by: Amanda Hill, Gill Langmack and Michael Taylor

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