Booker T. Washington High School and the High School for the Engineering Professions Summer Reading Assignment AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government 2013 . The summer assignment is because of the time constraints placed in covering the immense content in APUSH over nine months and AP Government in one semester. To allow for more of an in depth study of the various periods of American history/ government‚ it is necessary to cover the first part during the summer. You will be tested over the
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THE CHEMISTRY OF LIFE (Review 1-7) I. Basic Chemistry A. Elements 1. Definition- an element is a substance composed of a single type of atom 2. Major elements of the human body 3. Trace elements of the body B. Atoms 1. Definition- the atom is the smallest part of an element which cannot be broken down further by ordinary chemical means. Atoms are composed of protons‚ neutrons and electrons. 2. Particles that make up atoms
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Appetite‚ by definition‚ is a term used to describe ones natural desire for food. It differs from hunger and satiety‚ and it is affected by a host of neural‚ hormonal and physical factors that may vary between individuals. This essay sets out to explain how these factors affect the appetite. In doing so the essay will explore the different regions of the brain (and the body) involved in its regulation and control‚ and the ways in which these areas may be pharmacologically and surgically manipulated
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Notes for Final Chapter 6/11- Anaphylaxis Allergic reaction Acute Sx: hives‚ rash‚ itching and nasal secretions‚ fever‚ malaise Severe: hypotension‚ tachycardia‚ bronchoconstriction Tx: Benadryl‚ put vaccine in dominant arm‚ warm compresses‚ Tylenol Chapter 8- Pain NSAIDS -ASA‚ Ibuprofen (motrin)‚ Ketorolac (Toradol)‚ Naproxen (Naprosyn) Mild to moderate pain Take with full glass of water Do not mix ASA with other NSAIDS Monitor for GI bleeding Opioids – Codeine‚ Hydrocodone
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Pharm Final Ch 50- Acid Controlling Drugs * Pathophysiology * Stomach glands * Cardiac * Cardiac sphincter (gastroesophageal) * Cardiac glands * Fundic * Gastric glands- most numerous * Highly specialized secretory glands composed of: * Parietal cells * Produce and secrete HCl * What stimulates? food‚ chocolate‚ alcohol‚ large fatty meals‚ stress
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STROKE(cerebrovascular accident/Disambiguation) A stroke‚ or cerebrovascular accident (CVA)‚ is the rapid loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia (lack of blood flow) caused by blockage (thrombosis‚ arterial embolism)‚ or a hemorrhage. As a result‚ the affected area of the brain cannot function‚ which might result: In an inability to move one or more limbs on one side of the body. Inability to understand or formulate
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HUN1201 Exam III Study Guide Chapter 14 1) Fuel/energy needs for Physical Activity (different intensities)‚ during and post exercise -Adenosine triphosphate (ATP): o The energy-carrying molecule in the body (ATP must be generated continuously since muscles store only enough ATP for 1–3 secs of activity) -Creatine phosphate (CP): • Stores energy that can be used to make ATP • 3−15 seconds of maximal physical effort *(0-3 sec) 100% ATP/CP *(10-12 sec) 50% ATP/CP 50% Carbohydrates
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Regulation of the cardiovascular system by examining changes in heart rate Prepared for Dr. Isabelle Lys Lecturer of SBI171 Anatomy &Physiology Charles Darwin University Summer Semester 2012-2013 Introduction Every day the human body is involved in various tasks which can alter a person’s heart rate. Some internal and external factors that contribute to changes in HR are thermo-regulatory changes‚ diurnal changes and sudden postural changes‚ which are among others
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-4 stages of labor-know defs and durations -2nd stage of labor (decent) know what happens during this stage -diff phases of labor‚ latent‚ transitional ‚ etc -Know which emotion lightly occurs in stage 1 during transition phase- grrr -finding of a patient who is crowning -know therapeutic communication with patient in transitional phase
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The Immune System CHAPTER 4 Learning objectives • By the end of this chapter‚ students should be able to : i) Differentiate the three line of defense system in the human body ii) Describe the agglutination process in the case of the ABO blood group iii) Differentiate between active and passive immunization iv) Discuss the homeostatic imbalances in the immune system Introduction • Barriers help an animal to defend itself from the many dangerous pathogens it may encounter • The immune
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