ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The vagina is a thin-walled tube 8 to 10 cm long. It lies between the bladder and rectumand extends from the cervix to the body exterior. Often called the birth canal‚ the vagina providesa passageway for the delivery of an infant and for the menstrual flow to leave the body.The cervix (from Latin "neck") is the lower‚ narrow portion of the uterus where it joinswith the top end of the vagina. Where they join together forms an almost 90 degree curve. It iscylindrical or
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"Menstrual Cycle Home." Endocrinology of the Menstrual Cycle. 2000. Web. 09 Feb. 2011. <http://sprojects.mmi.mcgill.ca/menstrualcycle/home.html>. Stanfield‚ Cindy L.‚ William J. Germann‚ Mary Jane. Niles‚ and Joseph G. Cannon. Principles of Human Physiology. San Francisco: Pearson/Benjamin Cummings‚ 2008. Print.
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extraordinarily popular in the United States. There is something about the genius mixture of learning about the human body and our relationships with other people that makes Americans obsessed. Grey’s Anatomy is undoubtedly one of the most popular medical dramas in the United States. Grey’s Anatomy first premiered in 2005‚ and has gone on to have thirteen seasons and counting. What keeps viewers interested after thirteen long seasons is the way Shonda Rhimes‚ the writer of the series‚ has no problem
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Physiology plays a major role in the way the body functions. In football the body has to adapt to the intensity of the game as it varies from low to high. A footballer would mainly use their aerobic energy system due to constant and consistent exercise. It is suggested that footballers use 90% of their aerobic metabolism (Mcmillan et al 2004). Yet they would also use their anaerobic energy when displaying skills such as striking as it uses a short burst of energy. The aerobic capacity of a footballer
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Home Group Leader Assignment: Physiology of Physical Activity Physical activity has been a part of societies for centuries. Activity has been incorporated into people’s daily lives in various forms such as sport‚ weightlifting‚ running‚ hiking‚ swimming and walking to name a few. Many perform physical activity for physical‚ emotional and mental well-being while others take part for leisurely fun. The physiology of how physical activity affects our bodies has been studied thoroughly. In the following
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An Eye For An Eye‚ A Tooth For A Tooth The age-old adage‚ "an eye for an eye‚ a tooth for a tooth‚" when viewed as a justification for capital punishment‚ raises serious ethical‚ moral and social questions. Proponents of capital punishment argue that‚ for justice to be served‚ the punishment must befit the crime. Hence‚ a murderer should have his life taken from him! This kind of perverse logic‚ which has seldom been supported by the victims’ families themselves‚ fails to be convincing. In a similar
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An Overview of Anatomy Laszlo Vass‚ Ed.D. Version 42-0001-00-01 Observations What is the purpose of this exercise? Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so‚ list what they are and what precautions should be taken. Exercise 1: Anatomical Position Question
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FROG MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY 2) What was the smallest voltage required to produce max contraction? What proportion of the muscle fibers in the muscle do you think were contracting to produce this maximal response? Muscle fibers act in response to isolated stimuli in an all or none fashion. However‚ a muscle organ‚ such as the gastrocnemius muscle‚ is composed of many individual muscle fibers. It is known that all of the fibers in a muscle do not have the same threshold and that a stimulus applied to
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CHAPTER 1 Coagulation Pathway and Physiology Jerry B. Lefkowitz‚ MD Introduction Our understanding of blood clotting is intimately tied to the history of civilization. With the advent of writing 5000 years ago‚ it could be argued that the first symbols used for blood‚ bleeding‚ or clotting represented the first published coagulation pathway. The ancient peoples of the world always held blood in utmost mystical esteem. Through the ages‚ this esteem has been transmitted to modern times in the
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 12 Spoilers Revealed After an eventful 11th season‚ American TV series “Grey Anatomy” is gearing up for Season 12 and spoilers have also emerged in anticipation of the upcoming season premiere. News and updates about the TV series have been scarce but a leaked photo was revealed online. The photo showed the rumored call sheet for the first episode which is entitled “Sledgehammer‚” with the scene of the episode recurring on main nurses station and long hall‚ International
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