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: | | * K.D.Samanthika * Anatomy – Semester 01 * Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science * University of Peradeniya Functions of Blood * Blood is pumped by the heart through blood vessels‚ which extend throughout the body. * Blood helps to maintain homeostasis in several ways. 1. Transport of gases‚ nutrients‚ and waste products. * Oxygen enters blood in the lungs and is carried to cells. * Carbon dioxide‚ produced by cells‚ is carried
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Part 2: Minerals and Water a. Did you meet the target recommendations for the major minerals? If not‚ what minerals fall below the target numbers? I did not meet the target recommendations for the major minerals. The minerals fall below the target numbers were calcium‚ potassium‚ magnesium‚ and phosphorous. b. For each major mineral target that you missed‚ list one food that you could consume to increase your intake of that mineral. Calcium: Kale‚ milk products‚ or broccoli. Potassium: Apricots
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Nicolas‚ Vida Marie C. February 24‚ 2014 IA12116 Prof. Brenda Lansang GENETIC DISORDERS 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a disorder caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome 22. The deletion occurs near the middle of the chromosome at a location designated q11.2. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has many possible signs and symptoms that can affect almost any part of the body. The features of this syndrome vary widely‚ even among affected members
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causes nutritional deficiencies. The body stores nutrients. Therefore‚ a deficiency is usually detected after a prolonged lack of a nutrient. Iron Deficiency The most widespread nutritional deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency‚ which can result in anemia. Iron is found in foods such as red meat‚ dark‚ leafy greens‚ and egg yolks. It helps your body make red blood cells. When you’re iron-deficient‚ your body produces a reduced amount of red blood cells. The red blood cells it produces are smaller and
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received physiotherapy at TMH NICU after birth due to jaundice‚ and then TMH refer him to UF hospital. While in UF hospital‚ J.L was diagnosed with Phelan – McDermind 22q13 deletion syndrome‚ dysphagia‚ congenital hypotonia macroglossia‚ convulsions‚ anemia of prematurity‚ and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Due to his feeding difficulties‚ GERD and resulting dysphagia a G-tube was placed and a Nissen fundoplication was performed on 1/19/2017‚ which J.L tolerated well. He is currently NPO and tolerates
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as birth control pills by decreasing the testosterone levels that create the oily production of oily skin. Another reason why women and now young teenage girls take birth control is to prevent Anemia‚ a chronic disease that occurs when the blood does not have enough red blood cells through the body. Anemia can occur due to heavy‚ excess blood during the menstrual
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lines‚ IV medications Cellular Regulation-Cancer‚ Anemia ATI Med-Surg. Chs. 18‚19‚27‚40 March 20‚ Friday March 23‚ Monday March 27‚ Friday Cherry‚ Ch. 18 Lewis‚ Chs. 4 ATI Fundamentals. Ch 17 Lewis‚ Chs. 18‚ 19‚ 20 ATI Med-Surg. Chs. 95-97 Lewis‚ Chs. 18‚ 19‚ 20 ATI Med-Surg. Chs. 95-97 Lewis‚ Ch. 40 ATI Nutrition Ch. 2-3 ATI Leadership‚ Ch 1-2 Potter & Perry‚ Ch.21 Lewis‚ Ch. 16 & 31 March 30‚ Monday Cellular Regulation- Cancer‚ Anemia April 10‚ Friday Exam 2 April 13‚ Monday April
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Genetic disorders are a topic in biology that can not be avoided. The fact is that genetic disorders can happen in humans‚ plants or animal. No one and nothing is safe from a genetic disorder. A genetic disorder can appear in the first years off life‚ or can appear much later in life when least expected. A basic principal of biology states that the behavior of chromosomes during the meiosis process can account for genetic inheritance patterns. There are many reasons for genetic disorders. To start
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Renal Failure Kidneys are unable to remove accumulated metabolites from the blood which leads to altered fluid‚ electrolyte‚ and acid-base balance The cause may be a primary kidney disorder or secondary to a systemic disease May be acute or chronic Acute Abrupt onset and with prompt intervention is often reversible Chronic Develops slowly‚ is the end stage‚ and is not reversible Azotemia Nitrogen (protein) waste in the blood Acute Renal Failure A rapid decline in renal function with
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