Forensic Toxicology Case Study

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Added on 2020-04-13

Forensic Toxicology Case Study

Added on 2020-04-13

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Running head: FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY CASE STUDY 5 PART 3 1Forensic Toxicology Case Study 5 Part 3NameInstitution

FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY CASE STUDY 5 PART 3 2The spectra of each case samples linked to the testing of Human Growth Hormone isinterpreted in this section based on the confirmatory results. Together with the informationobtained in part one and two of the case study, this paper presents a written final case report onall the case samples. Interpretation High HGH levels linked to high levels of IGF-1. Normal HGH and IGF-1 receptorstrigger gigantism (kids) and acromegaly (adults). The conditions are: tumor in pituitary glandoften result in benign adenoma. Also, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-I). Non-pituitary gland tumor situated in lungs, pancreases, adrenal gland and elsewhere secreting eitherHGH or HGH-releasing hormone (GHRH). It can then stimulate the production of HGH by

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