suffer from gluten intolerance in the U.S alone. Over 200‚000 people live with celiac disease and there are a few hundred people who avoid gluten just because they think it’s a healthier lifestyle. Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It affects about one in one-hundred people worldwide. 2.5 million Americans go without being diagnosed and at risk for long-term health complications. Celiac disease
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Toxicology Name April 9th‚ 2012 Env/410 Jennifer Ott Environmental toxicology refers to specific organs as target organs. This is an organ that has the highest probability of being affected by exposure to a specific substance. Target organ toxicity refers to the negative effects a chemical has on that target organ after entry into the body (Hodgson‚ 2010). There are multiple organs such as the liver which are targeted simply because of ease of access. Any organ that can be accessed through
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Neurological Disorders KEYWORDS The following words include English vocabulary‚ nursing/medical terminology‚ concepts‚ principles‚ or information relevant to content specifically addressed in the chapter or associated with topics presented in it. English dictionaries‚ your nursing textbooks‚ and medical dictionaries such as Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary are resources that can be used to expand your knowledge and understanding of these words and related information
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TaNesha Hoskins June 9‚ 2012 Professor: Daudi Langat Lupus: Is It Hereditary? Lupus In the past‚ immune diseases have affected many people. Some immune diseases are classified as chronic inflammatory diseases which affect various parts in the body. Lupus‚ a mild disease‚ affects only a few organs. It’s also known as a “women’s disease” even though some men are also affected by this sickness. Modern medicine is providing information on Lupus through scientific research that is being conducted
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* Question 1 2 out of 2 points | | | Which sound is normal to elicit when percussing in the seventh right intercostal space at the midclavicular line over the liver?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | Dullness | Correct Answer: | Dullness | Response Feedback: | The liver is located in the right upper quadrant and would elicit a dull percussion note. | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of
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Metabolism “Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that happen in living organisms to maintain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce‚ maintain their structures‚ and respond to their environments” (Metabolism). Metabolism breaks down the food that we eat‚ transforming it into energy for our bodies. Metabolism is broken down into two categories Anabolism and Catabolism‚ which help aid in the chemical reaction process. Specific proteins in the body control the chemical
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History drug‚ alcohol‚ tobacco abuse genetic history (thalassemia‚ sickle cell) medical diseases (diabetes) surgical interventions Laboratory screening genetic diseases infectious diseases (hiv) diabetes anemia Aims of antepartum consultation 1. Diagnosis of ongoing intrauterine pregnancy 2 Gestational age and estimated date of delivery 3 Prognosis of pregnancy evolution and pregnancy outcome improvement 4 Prognosis of delivery outcome and way of
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Blood. Functions of Blood * Transport of gases‚ nutrients‚ and waste products. * Transport of processed molecules. (Vitamin D‚ Lactic Acid) * Transport of regulatory hormones. * Regulation of pH and Osmosis. * Maintenance of Body Temp. * Protection against foreign substances. * Clot Formation. Blood is a connective tissue that consists of a liquid matrix containing cell and cell fragments. * Plasma – Liquid Matrix * Formed Elements – cell Plasma is a pale
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Chapter 1 Cardiovascular Disorders I. Normal cardiac anatomy‚ physiology‚ and function A. Cardiac and coronary artery anatomy (see Figure 1-1) The left anterior descending artery is the most common site of coronary artery occlusion. B. Cardiac cycle (see Figure 1-2) In 10% of patients‚ the posterior descending artery derives from the left coronary artery. C. Cardiac output (CO) 1. Heart rate (HR) a. Number of cardiac contractions per unit time; commonly expressed as beats per minute (bpm)
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Hypersensitivity ■ Exaggerated responses by an individual to an antigen following a previous exposure ■ Ag-ab reaction – release large quantities of chemicals‚ enzyme‚ and cell stimulators that are damaging to the host. ■ Traditionally classified based on time after exposure to offending antigen ❑ Immediate hypersensitivity – Ab mediated ❑ Delayed hypersensitivity – Cell mediated Types of Hypersensitivity Type I - ANAPHYLACTIC Type
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