Definition Reflex tests are simple physical tests of nervous system function. Purpose A reflex is a simple nerve circuit. A stimulus‚ such as a light tap with a rubber hammer‚ causes sensory neurons (nerve cells) to send signals to the spinal cord. There‚ the signals are conveyed both to the brainand to nerves that control muscles affected by the stimulus. Without any brain intervention‚ these muscles may respond to an appropriate stimulus by contracting. Reflex tests measure the presence and
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Anatomy of the Eye More from this chapter | PDF version (print quality) Video lecture | Anatomy Questions | Pimp Questions Anatomy Flashcards | | Before discussing conditions affecting the eye‚ we need to review some basic eye anatomy. Anatomy can be painful for some (personally‚ I hated anatomy in medical school) so I’m going to keep this simple. Let us start from the outside and work our way toward the back of the eye.Eyelids The eyelids protect and help lubricate the eyes. The
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Cardiovascular System Blood Vessels Laszlo Vass‚ Ed.D. Version 42-0008-02-01 Lab RepoRt assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions‚ diagrams if needed‚ and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent to an instructor. puRpose
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cerebrospinal fluid is an result in an abnormal widening of spaces in the brain called ventricles. The fluid has an effect that helps prevent the vital brain tissue from injury. The fluid is made continuously from the blood by specialized cells of the choroid plexus in the brain ventricles. Hydrocephalus has six different classifications. Communicating is happens when the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is blocked after it exits the ventricles and Non-Communicating is when the flow of CSF is blocked along
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able 4. Major Categories in the Psychomotor Domain of the Taxonomy of Educational Objectives7 Categories | Description | Verbs | Perception | Use of sense organs for cues--guide motor activity | Chooses‚ describes‚ identifies‚ selects‚ relates‚ differentiates | Set | Readiness to take a type of action | Begins‚ responds‚ shows‚ explains‚ moves‚ reacts | Guided Response | Early stages of learning a complex skill‚ imitates‚ trial and error testing | Assembles‚ dissects‚ measures‚ organizes
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The Seven Chakras Chakra means‚ “Wheel of light” in Sanskrit. Chakras are invisible centers of spinning energy that run along our spine. There are seven major Chakras along the spine‚ and they concentrate and coordinate the flow of life force in and out of the body. This life force is the electromagnetic force field that surrounds all living things. If the chakras are not balanced‚ or if the energies are blocked‚ the basic life force will be slowed down. The individual may feel listless‚ tired‚
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INTRODUCTION TO MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY. APPROACHES TO THE DESCRIPTION AND DISCUSSION OF ANATOMICAL STRUCTUES. LEVELS OF STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION. SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION/DISCUSSION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL STRUCTURES. CLASSIFICATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL STRUCTURES. GENERAL FUNCTION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL STRUCTURES. TOPOGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION/DISCUSSION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL STRUCTURES. PERSPECTIVES IN MACROSCOPIC ANATOMY.
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ch15 Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. The heart pumps about ____ liters of blood a day and contracts about _____ times in a lifetime. A. 1‚000 liters; 1 billion B. 1‚200 liters; 2 billion C. 3‚000 liters; 2 billion D. 7‚000 liters; 2.5 billion 2. Circulation is vital because it A. supplies oxygen and nutrients to and removes wastes from tissues. B. inflates the lungs. C. delivers carbon dioxide to tissues and removes excess
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References: Light‚ A (1999). "Vibe" History of Hip Hop. Berkeley‚ California: Plexus Publishing Ltd. Peddie‚ I. (2005). The Resisting Muse: Popular Music and Social Protest. Aldershot‚ Hampshire‚ England: Ashgate Publishing Limited.
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Miss NAA is a 16- year old girl with long future ahead of her. Next year‚ she will be sitting for her SPM‚ which is a major milestone for her education. Having diabetes means that she will need to miss school to attend her clinic appointments. Even now she is already absent for a week due to admission for diabetic education. Upon discharge‚ she will need to come again for review at a month time to monitor her sugar control at home. Nevertheless‚ this admission is necessary to properly educate and
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