Lymph Nodes Definition: Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are small encapsulated organs located along the pathway of lymphatic vessels. They vary from about 1 mm to 1 to 2 cm in diameter and are widely distributed throughout the body‚ with large concentrations occurring in the areas of convergence of lymph vessels. They serve as filters through which lymph percolates on its way to the blood. Antigen-activated lymphocytes differentiate and proliferate by cloning in the lymph nodes. They are packed
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Trigeminal nerve: V1 and V2 Trigeminal nerve provides large root of sensory nerve to the front of the face and head‚ and a small root of motor nerves to innervate muscles of mastication‚ mylohyoid‚ and digastric (anterior belly) Sensory root Fibres Convey common sensation (touch‚ temperature‚ pressure‚ pain) to the skin of the front of the face and the scalp as far back as the vertex of the head Sensory innervation to the oral cavity‚ dental and paradental structures For this reason‚ branches
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NORMAL LEVEL-TWO ULTRASOUND SCAN Ultrasound examination during should include a systematic evaluation of fetal anatomy. Apart from anencephaly‚ the fetal organs cannot be accurately measured before 17-18 weeks of gestation. After 30-35 weeks‚ evaluation becomes increasingly difficult. Hence level-two ultrasound scan is done at 18 to 20 weeks of gestation. CLASSIFICATION OF FETAL SONOGRAPHIC EXAMINATIONS 1. First-Trimester Ultrasound 2. Standard Second- or Third-Trimester Ultrasound
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Acid Reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is caused by stomach acid rise towards the esophagus and cause pain in the solar plexus or a burning sensation in the chest. The cause of acid reflux (GERD) is the proper functioning of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). LES is a circle of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus. LES serves as the automatic door opens when food or drink down to the stomach. After the food came in‚ the LES will be shut down to prevent the existing food and acid
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Chapter Five Oshun Associated Saint: Sacred Place: Rivers‚ Cuba‚ Nigeria Number: 5 Colors: Yellow‚ green‚ sea coral color Tools: combs‚ Mirrors‚ gold jewelry Offerings: Honey‚ pumpkins‚ cinnamon‚ spinach‚ almonds Sacred beads consists of beads Temperament: Other names: Our Lady Del Caridad Del Cobre (patron saint of Cuba) Rules over love‚ intimacy‚ naughty things and beauty‚ art and diplomacy. When ones have a writer block this is a great Loa to petition. COLORS: Objects: Food and offerings:
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NERVOUS SYSTEM STUDY GUIDE 1. 3 FUNCTIONS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM 2. 2 MAJOR NERVOUS SYSTEMS 3. AFFERENT VS. EFFERENT NERVES. What does each do? 4. SOMATIC VS AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM What does each do? Which is involuntary? 5. SYMPATHETIC VS PARASYMPATHETIC What are some things that happen when you get scared? When you have just had a big meal? 6. Draw the Graphic Organizer for the nervous system 7. ANATOMY
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breathing is controlled by the level of carbon dioxide that we have in our blood. The pons sends out a signal from the medulla to the diaphragm to activate. The diaphragm is also sent a a signal from the phoenic nerve‚ that comes from the cervical plexus in the spinal cord. This makes the diaphragm contract and flatten and increases the space inside of the thoracic cavity. This will create a decrease in pressure and that transmits to the lungs. Since the pressure inside of the lungs are is now lower
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As I looked down from the helicopter I could see a sea of chaos. I jump out and land on my pedals. I slightly rolled my tarsal but I wasn’t gonna let that stop me. As I got closer to the scene my nasal could not take the smell of Pyrodex propellant‚ and blood. I search the desert wasteland with my orbitals to see if anyone was in need of immediate attention. Then I spotted a wounded soldier‚ with the weight of medical supplies wrapped around my coxal. I ran towards him in short breaths. But when
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through blood‚ extension of tissues that are in proximity‚ or access directly from wounds. Microbes would then bind to nasopharyneal cells in order to cross the mucosal barrier‚ then entering into cerebrospinal fluid from being attached to the choroid plexus. Next‚ the membranes are now in the central nervous system and cerebrospinal flowing within the subarachnoid space‚ the infection extends quickly to the brain. The infection will send out an inflammatory response which leads to increased intracranial
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nasal flaring‚ trachea tugging‚ outside the rate 8-24 adult and unequal movement. If adequate o2 therapy if not BVM. Assess‚ intervene‚ reassess. c. Circulation-pulse; assess if there is a pulse or no pulse if no pulse in wrist (80mmHg) go to brachial (70mmHg) then carotid (60mmHg) determine the regularity and strength(EKG)‚ possible major bleeding; control any arterial bleeding or venous bleeding by placing gloved hand and then getting pressure dressing‚ skin color: assessing color‚ temperature
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