many ways. Having too much cholesterol can cause heart attacks and/or strokes. Having blood test can tell how much cholesterol you have in your body. There are two types of cholesterol in your body. HDL is a good kind of cholesterol it helps by removing blood vessels and putting back where they belong. LDL is a bad kind of cholesterol because it blocks the flow of blood by blocking arteries. We naturally produce steroids in our body so we can grow. The steroids that
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Name: Nancy Jimenez BCS 210 Case Study – Case 3 – My Heart is in my Stomach This case is found in your textbook: Case Mysteries in Pathophysiology by Patricia Neafsey‚ page 19. 1. Mrs. V. is a 52 year old woman. She reported that her last period was 3 months ago but her pregnancy test was negative. Explain why the pregnancy test was done. 2. Evaluate her blood pressure and pulse rate. 3. Her history and evaluation states that she is having occasional PVC’s. What does that
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Zachary’s Story Unit 6 Case Study 1 AP2630 Rhonda Carter July 27‚ 2015 A. An ulcer starts by eroding the mucosa of the G.I. tract wall. What functions of digestion and/or reabsorption might be lost if this layer is no longer functional? What functions will be compromised if the ulcer eats through the submucosa and then the muscularis? Absorption would not happen correctly some of the ingested and secreted may seep out of the lumen. This also could create a pathway of entry for pathogens
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This chemical changed creates Trans unsaturated fatty acids that are similar to the shape of saturated fatty acids.” (Page 180) By consuming trans fats‚ you are increasing the risk damage to your heart and arteries. It raises your blood LDL cholesterol‚ lowers HDL cholesterol‚ and increases tissue inflammation. Risk to heart health from trans fat is similar or even greater than that from saturated fat. So if possible it is important to STAY AWAY from trans fats. When reading food labels‚ it is a good
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seen on ingredient labels as “partially hydrogenated oils”. Hydrogenated fats are considered as trans fats because these fats have been created in an industrial process. Trans-fatty acids are harmful because they raise the bad or LDL cholesterol levels and lower the HDL or good cholesterol levels in our bodies. They also increase the risk of heart disease and strokes and have also been associated with developing type 2 diabetes. Unsaturated fats are found in fish‚ nuts‚ seeds‚ and oils from plants
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Structure and Characteristics of Lipids‚ Proteins‚ and Carbohydrates Carbs Monosaccharide- simple sugars; simple carbs C6H12O6 3 types Glucose Energy source for all cells 1 of the 2 sugars in every disaccharide Makes up polysaccharides Mild‚ sweet flavor 6-sided ring Fructose Intensely sweet; naturally found in fruits‚ honey 5-sided ring Galactose No sweet flavor 6-sided ring Position of the hydroxyl group differs from glucose Disaccharides- pairs of monosacchs; simple carbs
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Another word for "fats." Lipids can be more formally defined as substances such as a fat‚ oil or wax that dissolves in alcohol but not in water. Lipids contain carbon‚ hydrogen and oxygen but have far less oxygen proportionally than carbohydrates. They are found in places as diverse as egg yolks and the human nervous system and are important component of plant‚ animal and microbial membranes A fatty or waxy are organic compound that is readily soluble in nonpolar solvent (e.g. ether)
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ligaments or muscles‚ or radiation exposure (Mayo Clinic‚ 2016). The risk factors for PAD are the same as those for atherosclerotic disease; they are smoking‚ hypertension‚ diabetes‚ increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)‚ decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)‚ and autoimmunity. Other nontraditional cardiovascular risk factors‚ are elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)‚ increased serum fibrinogen‚ infection‚ and periodontal disease (McCance & Huether‚ 2014). People have a higher risk
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It also produces swelling around the eyes‚ feet and hands due to the retention of fluids. In addition to raising triglycerides it can also raise LDL cholesterol which is tied to coronary heart disease. Several liver diseases can negatively affect triglyceride levels. One particular liver condition‚ known as fatty liver‚ involves the overproduction and accumulation of triglycerides and other fats
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Chapter 29‚ pp. 1091-1141; Chapter 30‚ pp. 1142-1208; Chapter 31‚ pp. 1209-1241; Chapter 32‚ pp. 1242-1265; Chapter 33‚ pp. 1266-1309; Chapter 34‚ pp. 1310-1343 Chapter 26: Altetations of Erythrocyte Function‚ pp. 989 1. Anemia‚ pp. 989. Anemia is a areduction in the total number of erythrocytes in the circulating blood or a decrease in the quality or quantity of hemoglobin. Anemias commonly result from (1) impaired erythrocyte production‚ (2) blood loss (acute or chronic)‚ (3)increase erythrocyte
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