Chapter 14: The Good Cholesterol

I remove cholesterol from arteries & protect the heart. Who am I?

#MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

LDL
VLDL
HDL
Chylomicrons
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(2/2)
Short-term cortisol = Helpful (keeps you alert & energized)
Long-term high cortisol = Harmful (can cause anxiety, weight gain, poor sleep, etc.) #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor
D) Cortisol ✔️ (1/2)
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often called the "stress hormone." It is released during stress (like fear, anxiety, or physical strain). #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

Have you submitted your abstract yet?
Don't miss the chance to present your #research at the 22nd #EuGMS Congress in the beautiful city of Lille!

"Optimising Function: A Key to Healthy #Ageing".

🔗 Submit here: www.eugms2026.com

#Geriatrics #Aging #Health #Care #OlderPersons #Science #MedMastodon

⚠️ Is your account on the server med-mastodon.com? If so, you need to transfer your account to a different server as soon as possible.

The med-mastodon.com server is closing down on 1st April 2026, and it can take a few days for transfers to fully happen so you need to start it now.

If you want help moving, there's a simple step-by-step non-technical guide at:

➡️ https://fedi.tips/transferring-your-mastodon-account-to-another-server

You can find good reliable servers to move to at:

➡️ https://fedi.garden

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Chapter 13: The Stress Hormone

During stress, I rise to prepare the body for action. Who am I?

#MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

Testosterone
0%
Estrogen
0%
Melatonin
0%
Cortisol
0%
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(2/2)
These impulses initiate each heartbeat & spread across the atria, causing them to contract. It sets the heart rate (normally about 60–100 beats per minute in adults). #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor
C) SA Node✅ (1/2)
Sinoatrial node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart. It is a small group of specialized cells located in the right atrium of the heart. It generates electrical impulses automatically, without needing signal from the brain. #MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

I've sent some replies to those I can still see posting here on #MedMastodon but as a reminder.

Med-Mastodon will be closing down at the end of this month. Those that are active here, please see our e-mail from March 1st or the announcement in the web interface for more information and some suggestions on alternative servers to move to.

From April 1st 2026 the site will not be available and any content not migrated before then will be permanently lost.

#Migration #MastoAdmin #ServerClosure

Chapter 12: The Heart’s Rhythm Keeper

I act like the natural pacemaker of the heart. Who am I?

#MedMastodon #medical #riddle #healthcare #doctor

AV Node
0%
Bundle of His
0%
SA Node
100%
Purkinje Fibres
0%
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