----------------------- Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis) Located in the hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica of the sphenoid bone Function of melatonin: Coordinates body activities with sleep-wake cycles Anterior Pituitary (glandular tissues) Adenohypophysis Small cone shaped gland located in the roof of the third ventricle of the brain Pineal Gland Produces amine hormone melatoin Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) or thyrotropin Follicle-stimulating
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4.3. Pre-operative preparation Pre-operative routine examination and investigations were done in all patients. These included complete blood count (CBC)‚ magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‚ electrocardiogram (ECG)‚ liver function test (LFT)‚ serology‚ renal function test (RFT)‚ X-ray Lumbar spine anterior–posterior and lateral views‚ chest x-ray anterior–posterior view‚ and computed tomography scanning (CT). Preoperative Prophylactic antibiotics were given to the Patients to diminish infection chances
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REVIEW SHEET EXERCISE 6 Cardiovascular Physiology NAME: LAB TIME/DATE: 1. Define each of the following terms: • autorhymicity- The heart is autorhythmic. This means it generates its own rhythmic action potential independent of the nervous system. • sinoatrial node- is the impulse-generating (pacemaker) tissue located in the right atrium of the heart‚ and thus the generator of normal sinus rhythm. • pacemaker cells- are specialized cells that cause involuntary muscles and tissues to
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COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE \ Cognitive Neuroscience •Field of study linking the brain and other aspects of the nervous system to cognitive processing ‚ and ultimately‚ to behavior. Cognitive Neuroscience • Localization of function – refers to the specific areas of the brain that control specific skills or behaviours. • Nervous System – basis for our ability to perceive‚ adapt & interact with the world around us. – receive‚ process‚ and respond Human Brain •Consumes 20% of body’s
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cause of BDD is unknown‚ but contributing factors include chemical and structural brain differences‚ genes‚ and the environment. Chemical differences may occur due to malfunctioning neurotransmitters that are liked to mood‚ such as serotonin and epinephrine. Structural brain differences might be a result of a congenital defect or improper/under development of the brain. Genetics come into play as well‚ links have been made with those who have a history of family members with the disorder; which means
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Exam #1‚ Chapters 1-6 Study online at quizlet.com/_d00x4 1. Suppose a person is prescribed an opioid medication (similar to heroin) to treat a painful injury. After the injury heals‚ she takes the drug primarily to feel euphoria. Based on this information alone‚ what term would you use to describe her drug use?: Drug misuse 2. Among college students‚ fewer than 1/4 have ever tried:: 17. medical emergencies. 18. Drug use that is not common within a social group and 19.
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1. Etiology refers to A. causes of illness. B. a special kind of disease state. C. healthy behavior. D. stress effects. Answer: A Feedback: Refer to page 4 2. The humoral theory was put to rest by A. the medieval church. B. the rising belief in demonology. C. Freud’s work on conversion hysteria. D. a growing understanding of cellular pathology. Answer: D Feedback: Refer to page 5 3. Glove anesthesia A. is rarely seen today. B. is a response to highly stressful events. C. is the term
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reversible obstructive airway diseases in adolescents and children. Reversible obstructive airway diseases were first combated with oral dosages of epinephrine1‚ however these were not effective and it was found that subcutaneous injection of epinephrine
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17 Benefits of Being a Vegetarian Sabah Karimi‚ Yahoo Contributor Network Oct 9‚ 2007 MORE: High Fiber Diets Vegetarian Diets FlagPost a comment While some people can’t imagine a day without meat‚ others insist that a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is the best way to enjoy food and stay healthy. Vegetarian lifestyles and veganism have slowly moved from fad status to healthy living in the Western world‚ embraced by millions of people interested in eating natural foods and foregoing questionable
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The purpose of the study was to design a suitable Transdermal therapeutic system for Venlafaxine Hcl (VFH) with the objective to prolong the release to be used for controlled release drug delivery.Transdermal patches of VFH with a HPMC-drug reservoir were prepared by the solvent evaporation technique. In this investigation‚ theEudragit RSPO membrane in different concentrations was cast to achieve controlled release of the drug. The absence of physiochemical interactions between VFH and the polymers
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