Anatomy and physiology of the brain and spinal cord The brain is a spongy organ made up of nerve and supportive tissues. It is located in the head and is protected by a bony covering called the skull. The base‚ or lower part‚ of the brain is connected to the spinal cord. Together‚ the brain and spinal cord are known as the central nervous system (CNS). The spinal cord contains nerves that send information to and from the brain. The CNS works with the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS
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R E V I E W S H E E T EXERCISE 27 Functional Anatomy of the Endocrine Glands Gross Anatomy and Basic Function of the Endocrine Glands 1. Both the endocrine and nervous systems are major regulating systems of the body; however‚ the nervous system has been compared to an airmail delivery system and the endocrine system to the pony express. Briefly explain this comparison. The nervous system is a lot more fast acting and more rapid action occurs when compaired to the endocrine and the slow
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CHAPTER 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OBJECTIVES 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. 2. List‚ in order from least to most complex‚ the levels of structural organization‚ discuss the relationship between the levels‚ and name an example at each level. 3. List the 11 organ systems of the human organism‚ name the major organs within each‚ and give a general
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Skeletal System Study Guide – Use the lecture folder to help you answer these questions. The more detail you add‚ the better prepared for the test you will be. 1. What are the functions of the skeleton? The five functions of the skeleton are: protecting the vital body organs‚ giving shape to the body and providing support to body organs and holding the body upright. Others are facilitating movement and producing of blood. The latter function is done in the bone marrow. 2. What is the difference
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(P1) Outline the functions of the main cell components Every individual possess billions of cells in their body but not only is the human body functional With cells but also contains tissues‚ organs and systems which is what the human body is made up of. The cell carries out vast numbers of chemical reactions which processes in order to make up the essence of life (Moonie N‚ Aldworth C‚ Billingham M & Talman H ‚2012). Cells are usually grouped together with other cells carrying out particular
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Vascular Dementia Vascular dementia is a common cause of dementia in the elderly. Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and causes people to not think well or act normally. Vascular dementia is one type of dementia. It occurs when blood clots block small blood vessels in the brain and destroy brain tissue. Likely risk factors are high blood pressure and advanced age. This disease can cause stroke‚ migraine-like headaches‚ and psychiatric disturbances. SYMPTOMS Confusion. Problems
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student to get involved with his or hers new lab kit as well as being able to know‚ identify and use each other tools provided in the kit. Another key learning aspect of this lab is to teach the student how to measure properly the many units in the SI system. I will be using laboratory dilutions‚ measurements‚ and weights to then calculate using algebraic formula. Throughout lab one we were introduced to many different forms of measurement‚ whether its using a ruler too measure length‚ a digital scale
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Reproductive Physiology and Anatomy of the Sow by Dr. Wayne Singleton and Dr. Mark Diekman Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences An understanding of the sow’s reproductive system is essential for a successful mating program‚ whether AI or natural service is used. This discussion will be divided into three areas: (1) Anatomy of the reproductive tract‚ (2) estrous cycle‚ estrus and ovulation‚ and (3) embryonic and fetal development. Anatomy: The primary structures of the female
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Massage The Effects of Massage on Muscular Deterioration Massage is obviously beneficial‚ but to individuals who previously underwent vigorous exercise it is much more than noticeable. It’s almost instinct to understand that a therapeutic massage can relieve much of the tension and soreness from previous exercise‚ but how and why is massage helpful in recovery? In this essay I will be explaining the correlation between massage and its ability to relieve muscular tension and expedite muscle recovery
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Going to School with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Emelia O. Jeffrey Family Practice Health Care II NUR/573 November 11‚ 2014 Frances Dunniway ` Going to School with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy also known as DMD is a rare genetic condition that could affects all race and cultures; mostly boys. Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects 1 in 500 boys in approximation. According to muscular dystrophy association 20‚000 children are born with DMD worldwide and approximately
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