Alterations in Blood Flow and Blood Pressure Case 1 1. Explain the etiology and pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. 2. Describe where atherosclerotic plaques form in the body and list the possible consequences of developing plaques in those areas. Case 2 You have two patients with ulcers on their lower extremities. Patient A has ulcers caused by peripheral artery disease and patient B has ulcers caused by chronic venous insufficiency. 1. Describe the pathophysiology of how each
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These apes were also suppose to be used for Alzheimer’s and other neurological disorders. Even though chimps and humans may develop brain amyloid plaques‚ the protein structures of those plaques are different. Studies have shown that cross-species genetic studies have documented that gene expression in the chimpanzee cerebral cortex has “no detectable similarity” with that detected in humans. Alzheimer’s and other neurological
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Mayor‚ The statue of Christopher Columbus that resides in the city hall should be removed and relocated to a different location‚ such as the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. If it were to be moved‚ I would strongly recommend attaching a plaque‚ which can provide a synopsis of facts‚ regarding his treatment towards indigenous tribes. This statue has caused a stir of mixed emotions for many individuals. However‚ it is important to acknowledge the wrongdoings he imposed in order to be honest
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Memorialization is the Best Way to be Remembered What is your opinion on the best way to be remembered? I would think the best way to be remembered is by your honor‚ courage‚ achievements by a plaque on a wall or a small statue. The people best suited for a memorial would be the people who have done things that benefit everyone and the people who achieved great things through the actions they took for other people. People who did things not for an award but because it needed to be done. Would you
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What is the meaning of having sensitive teeth? If you are experiencing short‚ sharp‚ mild pain to extreme pain everytime you drink hot and cold beverages or eat hot and cold foods such as ice cream‚ milkshakes‚ and cold salads‚ then you may have a condition called sensitive teeth. Eating acidic foods‚ drinking acidic drinks‚ such as citrus juices or breathing cold air can also trigger the pain. The cause of this is due to the thinning of the enamel that protects our teeth‚ exposing the dentin (Dentin
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Africa The countries of Mozambique‚ Mali‚ Eritrea‚ Ghana‚ Uganda‚ Benin‚ Botswana‚ Ethiopia‚ Ivory Coast‚ and Tanzania are trying to find new ways to stabilize the human and natural resources that are so important. They are trying to make models of development despite the crumbling of the other countries. With the hard work that these countries have put forth‚ they are building a nation based on the prosperity and the security that they are willing to work hard for‚ and building a nation based
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past the fatty buildup. Stress can damage the arteries of the increased pressure. Atherosclerotic diseases can also lead to aneurysm‚ people who associate with the atherosclerotic disease have a form of plaque buildup in their arteries. This specific build up is due to hard substance called plaque that damages the arteries and prevents the flow of blood. Lastly‚ hypotension influences the cause of aneurysm where the force of blood vessels is measured by how much pressure it places
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There has been a variety of skin diseases discovered in the United States and some not yet found‚ the amount of children and adults who live with these skin conditions are 3 million cases per year all over the U.S. Psoriasis is a condition where the cells build up and form a itchy and dry patch. It is known that psoriasis has no reason why it is caused but some experts say that it has to do with the immune system inflammating that causes new skin cells to form quickly than the normal which is
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with MS first undergo Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) which is the first neurological event that suggests MS. It lasts for at least 24 hours‚ with symptoms indicating the number and severity of lesions. Physicians then perform MRI scans. Once plaques are found‚ the patient is diagnosed with one of the four forms of MS. Most patients are initially diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS where there are temporary relapses of symptoms. Most with RRMS transition into Secondary Progressive MS where
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“AFRICA WAS A CULTURAL WASTELAND‚ UNTIL THE EUROPEANS SOWED THE SEEDS OF CIVILIZATION ON HER CULTURAL BARREN SHORES” BY OKOJIE EHINOMHEN PETER APRIL 2012 INTRODUCTION That “Africa was a cultural wasteland‚ until the Europeans sowed the seeds of civilization on her cultural barren shores” amounts to no culture in this geographical entity inhabited by people until the Europeans brought them the way of life. It is tempting to want to be subjective rather than being objective in discussing this
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