1. There are ~280 million Hb molecules in one RBC. A single Hb molecule carries ___ molecule(s) of O2‚ which means that a single RBC carries about ___ O2 molecules. D.4;1 billion 2. All of the following EXCEPT ___ lead to a decrease in hematocrit. A dehydration 3. Why is it important that when iron binds to oxygen that this is a temporary and reversible interaction? B because the oxygen needs to dissociate into tissues 4. What accounts for males’ HCT (~46) being higher than females’
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Pathophysiology . Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated with insulin. However‚ respiratory paralysis have been developed requiring assisted ventilation. What is the mechanism for the respiratory failure? A myasthenic-like reaction associated with DKA. Fructose accumulation and its intolerance. Hyperkalaemia. Hypophosphataemia. Primary adrenal insufficiency is typically accompanied by: Diabetes mellitus. Hypercalcaemia. Sudden recent weight gain. Hypotension. Causes of hypoparathyroidism
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Compare and contrast the functionalist and conflict philosophies in sociological study. Functionalist Define-Education having intended functions and fixed objectives such as socializing the young or teaching academic skills. Socialization-Traditionally taught at home‚ however the industrial revolution‚ parents leaving the home & child labor laws barring children from factories‚ public schools became where one learned society norms‚ attitudes & behaviors. Cultural transmission-“Major portions
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My great-grandfather‚ John Press‚ was born on February 20‚ 1920. He lived in Pennsylvania and worked as a shipper. He would ship items by land‚ sea‚ or air. He then later married his wife‚ Elizabeth. She worked as a secretary where they would help makes bombs for the war. John and Elizabeth Press had two girls that they put in Catholic school. Throughout their life‚ they were very healthy individuals. When they got older from age‚ John Press‚ had a heart attack at home and was sent to the hospital
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need to reproduce‚ after this the viral RNA will make and antisense version of itself as a template for the creation of new viral RNA. Symptoms of Hepatitis C include fatigue‚ loss of appetite‚ nausea‚ joint paint and weight loss and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer and in some rare cases an acute liver failure if nothing is done. Treatment for hepatitis C‚ depending on the genotype‚ medication is recommended‚ an anti viral drug called ribavirin to be taken twice a day from in between 24-48
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VITAMIN B1 VERSION 1.0 What is it? Vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin also referred to as thiamine. It is part of the B complex group and essential for normal metabolism‚ cardiovascular and nervous system health. Why you may need vitamin B1 Cataracts - a high dietary intake of thiamine is associated with a reduced risk of cataracts. Mouth ulcers – low blood levels have been found in people with recurrent mouth ulcers. Insect repellent – vitamin B1 is a popular natural insect repellent
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contributing factors that may lead to ulcers include infection of the mucosa with Helicobacter pylori‚ chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs‚ alcohol‚ smoking‚ advanced age‚ and chronic disease such as emphysema‚ rheumatoid arthritis‚ cirrhosis‚ obesity and diabetes. Gastric ulcers are those that form in the stomach and occur in patients” usually between the ages of 55 and 65 years old and are about one fourth as common as duodenal ulcers” (Dudley-Brown & Huether‚ 2012‚ p. 904). Duodenal
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(double vision‚ blurred vision) 3. poor coordination (loss of muscle control) 4. slurred speech 5. malnutrition (if the drinker doesn’t eat a balanced diet) 6. hangover miseries: fatigue‚ nausea‚ headache‚ etc. 7. increased risk of cirrhosis‚ ulcers‚ heart disease‚ heart attack and cancers of liver‚ mouth‚ throat and stomach‚ larynx‚ esophagus‚ pancreas and rectum 8. impaired hearing‚ resulting in loud talking 9. loss of equilibrium‚
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more. The worst being possibly death. Tolerance being another effect that can cause cross-tolerance causing overdose. In long-term the chronic effects of these substances can be dangerous to every organ. There can be permanent loss of memory‚ cirrhosis of the liver and many more problematic bodily symptoms. In conclusion these central nervous system depressants are legally available and can also cause some of the most detrimental effects on the human body. B.) Some central nervous system
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Overview It is clear that health behaviours such as diet‚ smoking‚ exercise‚ sleep‚ help seeking and medication taking relate to health and illness. Ogden‚ J (2012). The purpose of this unit was to show how behaviour change can be implemented. THE STAGES OF CHANGE MODEL AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING. In the stage of change model (Ogden J‚ pg 17)‚ behavior change is conceptualized as a process that unfolds overtime and involves progression through a series of five stages:
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