1. Macromolecules affected by Sickle Cell a. Hemoglobin: When the body is infected by Sickle Cell Disease‚ the primary structure of Hemoglobin is mutated. In the amino acid sequence‚ valine is substituted for glutamic acid causing sickle cell disease. This single mutation will eventually cause the entire protein to divide itself. b. Lipids: The lipids in the membrane of the cell are altered by sickle cell disease. Those who suffer from the disease have defective fasting lipid metabolism. This has
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Scientist have found that there are ten known genes that causes ADHD. These genes involve the dopamine receptors or transporting molecules (Batts). “Some of these genes may increase dopamine receptors on certain parts of the brain which may have the effect of depleting dopamine” (Batts). Let’s rewind for a second. ADHD is classified as a neuropsychiatric disorder. Neuro relating to nerves or the nervous system of the brain. The brain has a specific neurotransmitter deficiency‚ norepinephrine. Norepinephrine
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The endothelial barrier strictly maintains vascular and tissue homeostasis‚ and therefore modulates many physiological processes such as angiogenesis‚ immune responses‚ and dynamic exchanges throughout organs. Consequently‚ alteration of this finely tuned function may have devastating consequences for the organism. This is particularly obvious in cancers‚ where a disorganized and leaky blood vessel network irrigates solid tumors. In this context‚ vascular permeability drives tumor-induced angiogenesis
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Chapter 1: Cell Pathology 1-1 Which of the following accounts for differences in cells in a human body? Differences in chromatin Differences in chromosomes Differential content of DNA Differential expression of genes 1-2 Which of the following structures is not normally found in the cytoplasm of a resting cell? DNA Messenger RNA (mRNA) Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) Transfer RNA (tRNA) 1-3 Which of the following cytoplasmic organelles are not found in most all nucleated cells? Endoplasmic
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GAC008 Assessment Event 4: Academic Research Essay Increase of Algae Harms Ecosystem Globally Student Name: Devan Andria Student ID #: 19980004 Teacher: Jennifer Ruden Due Date: 16 May 2013 Word Count: 1584 Table of Contents Introduction 3 What is Eutrophication? 3 How Does Eutrophication Start? 4 Effects of Eutrophication 4 Eutrophication in Indonesia 5 Treatment for Eutrophication 6 Conclusion 6 References 7 Question: What is meant by ‘eutrophication’? Explain
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Emphysema is one of several diseases usually labeled collectively as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It’s the most common cause of death from respiratory disease in the United States; approximately 2 million Americans are afflicted with the disease. Emphysema(COPD) appears to be more prevalent in men than women. Postmortem findings reveal few adult lungs without some degree of emphysema. Causes Emphysema(COPD) may be caused by a genetic deficiency of alpha 1 -antitrypsin (AAN)
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include: DKA‚ lactic acidosis‚ renal failure‚ toxic ingestion [pic] Predominantly respiratory alterations in acid-base balance are managed by controlling ventilation. Metabolic changes are managed by treating the underlying problem‚ e.g.: hypoxia‚ shock‚ infection‚ diabetic ketoacidosis‚ inborn error of metabolism‚ etc. The use of alkali‚ e.g. bicarbonate‚ is controversial: there is evidence that it can be detrimental. However‚ in severe acidosis‚
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Vanessa Arroyo Med Surg2 Clinical Sepsis Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to infection; it is the leading cause of death in intensive care units (Shimaoka‚ Park‚ 2008). The body may develop the inflammatory response to microbes in the blood‚ urine‚ lungs‚ skin and other tissues. Sepsis is usually treated in the ICU with antibiotic therapy and Intravenous fluids. These patients require preventative measures for deep vein thrombosis‚ stress ulcer and pressure ulcers. The first
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University of Belize Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health NURS 3051- Nursing Care of Infants and Children Congenital Defects Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is one of a group of diseases collectively termed hemaglobinopathies‚ in which normal adult hemoglobin is partially or completely replaced by abnormal sickle hemoglobin(HgbS). Sickle Cell Anemia includes all of those hereditary disorder‚ the clinical‚ hematologic‚ and pathologic features of which are related to the
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Table 21-2 SUMMARY OF NEWBORN ASSESSMENT *MCH pages 479-473 | NORMAL | ABNORMAL (POSSIBLE CAUSES) | NURSING CONSIDERATIONS | Initial AssessmentAssess for obvious problems first. If infant is stable and has no problems that require immediate attention‚ continue with complete assessment. | Vital Signs | TemperatureAxillary: 36.5– 37.5°C (97.7 – 99.5°F).Axilla is preferred site. | Decreased (cold environment‚ hypoglycemia‚ infection‚ CNS problem). Increased (infection‚ environment to warm)
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