Respiratory System WebQuest Introduction The primary function of the respiratory system is to supply the blood with oxygen. The respiratory system does this through breathing. Breathing is a natural process that we use to obtain oxygen‚ unlike eating or drinking to get energy. When we breathe‚ we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. This exchange of gases is the respiratory system’s means of getting oxygen to the blood. The respiratory tract is responsible for taking the gases
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Function of the Human Body May 30‚ 2010 The Cardiovascular and Muscular Systems Organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a certain task. Humans have a variety of systems due to the complexity of the species’ organism. The human body consists of biological systems‚ that consist of organs‚ that consist of tissues‚ that consist of cells and connective tissue. Although an organ has a specific function‚ organs also function as part of a group. The organ system is the organizational
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Although social interaction is complex‚ I believe that it is vital to human health‚ both mentally and physically. Many people find it hard to open their hearts and share their feelings and problems. However‚ social interaction where people can talk out their problems and feel accepted and understood is very beneficial to mental health. When I was nursing my wife through cancer and knowing she would not survive‚ I kept my feelings to myself to be strong for my wife and child. The mental strain
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“MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BODY” A healthy body goes hand in hand with a person’s healthy lifestyle whose characteristics include someone who does not smoke‚ has a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 25‚ eats 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day and has daily exercise (9). The World Health Organisation (WHO) classify values outside of the normal parameters as being underweight if the value is below 18.5 while values exceeding 25 are considered to be overweight (14). To put this into context
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Respiratory System Respiration: The primary function of the respiratory system is to obtain oxygen gas for cell metabolism and remove carbon dioxide waste. Describe each of the following general processes of respiration. Ventilation- air is moved into and out of the lungs so the gases there are continuously changed and refreshed external respiration- oxygen diffuses from the lungs to the blood‚ and carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood to the lungs gas transport- oxygen is transported
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The cardiovascular system The cardiovascular system is a system that is able to transport things such as nutrients through the body in order for them to reach their destinations. The cardiovascular system is made up of our hearts‚ our blood vessels‚ arteries‚ veins and capillaries and our blood. The system is also linked to the respiratory system. The heart The heart is the size of a closed fist‚ this can be located in the thoracic cavity. The thoracic cavity is a chamber of the body that is between
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22 Respiratory System The Respiratory System Respiratory System Consists of the respiratory and conducting zones Respiratory zone: Site of gas exchange Consists of bronchioles‚ alveolar ducts‚ and alveoli Respiratory System Conducting zone: Conduits for air to reach the sites of gas exchange Includes all other respiratory structures (e.g.‚ nose‚ nasal cavity‚ pharynx‚ trachea) Respiratory muscles – diaphragm and other muscles that promote ventilation Major Functions of the Respiratory
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18: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart You should be able to speak intelligently to all of these‚ but the bolded objectives are test material. Objectives Heart Anatomy 1. Describe the size‚ shape‚ location‚ and orientation of the heart in the thorax. 2. Name the coverings of the heart. 3. Describe the structure and function of each of the three layers of the heart wall. 4. Describe the structure and functions of the four heart chambers. Name each chamber and provide
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CENTRIFUGAL Introduction Systems of interaction refer to ways/manner in which members of a group relate and interact with each other during performance of tasks in order to achieve a common desired goal. There are different systems of interaction in group dynamics. They include; * Vertical/ Maypole system of interaction * Horizontal/ Round robin system of interaction * Diagonal/ Hot seat system of interaction * Centrifugal/ Free floating system of interaction. 1. Vertical/maypole
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Aaisha Saif Abdullah AL Moqbali 89799 SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING DEPARTMENT CHILD HEALTH NURSING CLINICAL: NURS 4001 EVIDENCE BASED DRUG STUDY * During your posting select 3 drugs from each clinical area * A total of 15 drugs to be written. * Preferably select a drug you have not studied in detail. * Do not repeat the drug. | paracetamol | Chlorpheniramine | dexamethasone | Age | 12yrs | 12yrs | 4yrs | Sex | f | f
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