regulation‚ renal ischemia (decreased blood supply)‚ and renin is released from juxtaglomerular cells. Renin functions as an enzyme to convert angiotensinogen (a substance synthesized by the liver) into angiotension1. Angiotensin 1 is converted to angiotensin 2 in the lungs. Angiotensin 2 causes vasoconstriction and stimulates aldosterone released from the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone causes retention of water‚ which increases blood volume. The kidneys also produce prostaglandin E2 and prostacyclin‚
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Anatomy & Physiology for Health Professions: An Interactive Journey Second Edition CHAPTER 17 The Urinary System: Filtration and Fluid Balance Copyright ©2011 by Pearson Education‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Learning Objectives • Identify the parts of the urinary system. • Explain general functions of the urinary system. • Explain the relationships of the urinary system to the endocrine & circulatory systems. • Describe the structure & function of the nephron Copyright ©2011 by Pearson
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Be it diet or regular‚ soda is not a healthy drink. Soda may be cheaper than your favorite drink; however‚ it is devoid of healthful nutrients. Even if people drink diet soda that contains fewer calories‚ it still has side effects. Soda is nothing but high amount of sugar and water. Sooner or later‚ people may suffer from diabetes or obesity‚ if they frequently consume soda. Moreover‚ one serving of soda every day can raise a person’s risk of developing diabetes. This list contains some more facts
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PHYTOCHEMICALS IN GARLIC ESTHER MERILUS 11SP-HESC-115-DEO1D MRS. NAGLER 27‚ APRIL‚2011 Phytochemicals in Garlic Outline Introduction Garlic Active Compounds Types of Preparation Potential Health Benefits Side Effects Conclusion Phytochemicals in Garlic Introductions Phytochemicals are “compounds found in plant-derived foods that have biological activity in the body” (Whitney and Rofles 469). They are classified as non-nutrients. They are found in fruits and vegetables
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OCS (Organ Care System) What is it? The Organ Care System (or OCS for short) is a device created by TransMedics INC and allows for soon to be transplanted organs like hearts and lungs to remain outside of a host body for longer. The OCS works by transporting warm blood‚ oxygenated‚ and nutrient rich blood to the donated organ‚ thusly‚ prolonging the time the organ can remain outside of a body (1). History of transplants: The very first successful heart transplant performed in humans was in 1967
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would depend on how much salt a person consumes.. Excessive salt consumption can also create difficulties for the kidneys by narrowing the renal artery‚ restricting the flow of blood. As a result‚ the kidneys secrete hormones called renin and angiotensin‚ which increase pressure to peripheral arteries‚ causing hypertension To most people‚ the word psychologist conjures
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THE ULTIMATE PRE REG BNF NOTES IMPORTANT MONITORING DRUGS 1. AMIODARONE Treatment of arrhythmias Loading Dose: 200mg tds for 7 days‚ then 200mg bd for 7 days then 200mg daily maintenance. Important side effects: Nausea‚ Vomiting‚ Taste disturbance‚ Pulmonary toxicity‚ Reversible corneal micro-deposits‚ Phototoxicity‚ Slate grey discolouration‚ Tremor‚ Sleep disorder‚ Hypo/hyperthyroidism‚ Jaundice. Monitoring: LFTs‚ Thyroid function tests required before treatment‚ then every 6 months. Measure
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Have no characteristic findings. Are always surgically repaired. Which of the following types of drugs might be given to control increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? Barbiturates Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Anticholinergics Histamine receptor blockers The nurse is teaching family members of a patient with a concussion about the early signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following would she cite as an early sign of increased ICP? Decreased
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triggers nicotinic receptors on the postganglionic neurons‚ which leads to postganglionic neurons releasing norepinephrine on the tissue‚ with two exceptions to this. The norepinephrine triggers adrenergic receptors‚ which is what causes the outcomes related to the sympathetic
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