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    A&P Walkabout Guide

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    A&P and Terminology “Walk-about” guide Station 1 Find the “Cavity Image” in the room. Identify the cavities‚ PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE BOUNDARIES‚ using the image in your lab book. Mark them on this image: Label the quadrants and regions in the boxes: Study the use of these words in your lab book under the section "Body Orientation": ventral anterior dorsal posterior superior cranial inferior caudal medial lateral Use this image to answer the following questions

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    1. The medical term for a congenital defect where the bones in the roof of the mouth do not completely fuse is: cleft palate 2. The medical term for surgical removal of the gallbladder is cholecystectomy. 3. The medical term for inflammation of the colon is: colitis. 4. Irritable bowel syndrome is: chronic disease characterized by periodic disturbances of diarrhea and constipation without clear physical damage. 5. Visual examination of the abdominal cavity with an instrument that includes a camera

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    Red Poop Research Paper

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    Poop or feces‚ is composed of three quarters water; however‚ this varies greatly depending on the length of time the feces spends in the intestine. The remaining 25% of the feces is dead bacteria (used to digest food) collected in the intestine‚ and indigestible foods such as cellulose‚ that help transport the poop throughout the intestines. The remaining contents are a mixture of fats‚ live bacteria‚ dead cells and mucus from the lining of the intestine‚ and protein. The odour of feces is

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    In my first passage‚ Mary Roach starts off by discussing what pet food manufacturers use to get animals to enjoy their product more. She finishes (on a surprisingly strong note) talking about how catfish taste their food. Throughout both passages‚ Roach keeps a conversational tone and adds subtle humor. By doing this‚ she keeps the audience interested‚ and even has the ability to reel in people who don’t generally enjoy nonfiction. Roach’s intent in this first passage was to describe the main additive

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    Case study #1 A 44-year-old African American male had a partial colectomy to have a cancerous tumor removed. The patient did really well after surgery and was discharged from post op recovery to the surgical unit at a medical center. Approximately one hour after surgery‚ the patient complained of gas pain and shortness of breath. Providers failed to diagnose a pulmonary embolism that resulted in the loss of the patient’s life A colectomy is an invasive surgical procedure that predisposes the patient

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    Operative Report

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    a 46 year old Caucasian male with a 3 day history of abdominal pain. However‚ over the past 24 hours his pain is located to the right lower quadrant and caused a significant amount of anorexia. He presented to the emergency department. CT scan of abdomen and pelvis revealed acute appendicitis. Lab showed a WBC count of 13. The laparoscopic appendectomy procedure was explained along with the risks‚ benefits and possible complications. The patient voiced his desire to proceed. Patient was started

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    46-year-old Caucasian male with a 3 day history of abdominal pain. However‚ over the past 24 hours his pain has located to the right lower quadrant and caused a significant amount of anorexia. He presented to the Emergency Department where a CT scan of his abdomen and pelvis revealed acute appendicitis. Lab showed a WBC count of 13. The laparoscopic appendectomy procedure was explained to the patient along with the risks‚ benefits‚ and possible complications. Patient voiced his desire to proceed. Patient was

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    Patient Education Project

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    Patient Education Project The digestive system is a very complex but efficient system that allows the intake and disposal of material that allows the body to perform routine daily activities. The digestive system allows the intake of food and water to be broken down to be used for energy. The digestive system is made up of the mouth‚ esophagus‚ stomach‚ small and large intestines‚ colon and the rectum. A Potential life-threatening disease of the digestive system is color-rectal cancer. Color-rectal

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    Diverticulitis Case Study

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    Presentation A 46 year old grossly obese man was seen in the Emergency Room on 9/16/08. His chief complaint was lower left quadrant pain‚ vomiting‚ and frequent urination.The patient also admits to constipation‚ nausea‚ and a fever of 102.2. He admits to a 25 pound weight gain over the last few months. The patient was evaluated and diagnosed with diverticulitis. During his 3-day hospital stay‚ he has recieved IVfluids‚ IV antibiotics‚ and morphine for pain. History Past Medical History:

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    WEEK 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. - Anatomy is the study of the structures and relationship between body parts. Physiology is the study of the function of body parts and the body as a whole. The kidneys remove wastes and water from the blood. 2. List‚ in order from least to most complex‚ the levels of structural

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