Section A - Organ Donation Summary of I’m donating my kidney to a stranger The text is written by Richard Wilson and was published in 2008. I’m donating my kidney to a stranger is about the determined woman‚ Paula MacKinnon‚ who is the altruistic organ donor in Scotland. At first Paula decided to donate her 68-year old mother‚ Kathrine‚ who suffered kidney failure. But Paula wasn’t able to donate her kidney to her mother‚ because their blood groups were not compatible. But Paula would not
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Urinary System The main structures that make up the urinary system are two kidneys (contains nephrons)‚ two ureters‚ one bladder‚ one urethra‚ arteries and veins. The Ureter connects the kidney to the bladder. The bladder is storage for urine. Urine is excreted to the outside of the body through the urethra. Kidney The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located outside the peritoneum at the posterior of the upper abdomen. The kidneys are located one on each side of the vertebral columns and are protected
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Provide the plurals for the following terms. Where possible‚ give two different plurals. 1. carcinoma- carcinomas 2. frenulum- frenula 3. serum- sera 4. psychosis- psychoses 5. virus- viruses 6. septum- septa 7. femur- femurs 8. kidney- kidneys 9. tongue- tongues 10. urethra- urethrae 11. ureter- ureters 12. malignancy- malignancies 13. leukocyte- leukocytes 14. nucleus- nuclei 15. reflex- reflexes 16. tremor- tremors 17. venogram- venograms 18. suture- sutures 19
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2 Print Form R E V I E W S H E E T NAME ____________________________________ 29 Jan 2014 EXERCISE LAB TIME/DATE _______________________ 1. Use the key below to indicate the body systems that perform the following functions for the body. Then‚ circle the organ systems (in the key) that are present in all subdivisions of the ventral body cavity. Key: a. b. c. cardiovascular digestive endocrine d. e. f. k g. h. i. nervous reproductive respiratory
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Each segment (except the first three and the last one) contains pores. The small openings connect with the metanephridia which are the primitive kidneys of the earthworm. Liquid wastes‚ which collect in the body cavity‚ are excreted through these nephridial openings. The Bowman’s Capsule is part of a Nephron‚ which would be found in the Kidney. It’s function is to collect the filtrate from the Glomerulus‚ passing it on to the Proximal Convoluted Tubules (PCT’s); subsequently‚ to the rest of
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their own job while working together to keep the body healthy. The kidneys “prevent the buildup of wastes and extra fluid in the body‚ keep levels of electrolytes stable‚ such as sodium‚ potassium‚ and phosphate‚ make hormones that help regulate blood pressure‚ make red blood cells‚ and keep bones strong (“Your Kidneys and How They Work” 3).” The ureters are thin muscular tubes that are 8-10 inches long that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder. The two layers of smooth muscle that
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in good health. No history of chronic illness. Smoker 1ppd x 24 years. Total hysterectomy at age 45. No other surgeries. Currently on no prescribed medications. No history of heart problems‚ lung problems‚ no urinary or bowel issues. No known kidney disease or liver disease. Family history of stroke (mother) and lung cancer (father). Both parents smokers. Both parents deceased. II. Physical Examination 1. Inspection: Integument smooth‚ intact with no lesions; skin coloring is congruent
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In 2015‚ about 61‚ 560 new cases of kidney cancer will occur with approximately 62% occurring in men. About 22% of those diagnosed with kidney cancer will die from the disease. Kidney cancer is one of the top ten cancers found in men and women (“American Cancer Society‚” 2015). Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer and it can affect anyone. This paper will discuss the etiology‚ signs and symptoms‚ treatments and prognosis for those that are diagnosed with RCC I chose
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of the oral cavity‚ pharynx‚ oesophagus‚ stomach‚ small intestines and large intestines. The Renal (urinary system) consists of the kidneys‚ ureters‚ urinary tract and urethra. The kidneys filter the blood to remove wastes and produce urine. The ureters‚ urinary bladder and urethra form the urinary tract‚ which acts as a plumbing system to drain urine from the kidneys‚ store it and then release it during urination. The Nervous system is responsible for coordinating all of the body’s activities. It
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5. Answer the following questions on the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System. a. What enzyme is released from the kidney in response to decreased blood pressure? _______________________ b. What enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II? ______________ c. What are two effects of angiotensin II? d. How does aldosterone cause more sodium to be reabsorbed in the kidney? e. As a result‚ what happens to blood volume and blood pressure? _______ 6. a. A decrease in blood volume and blood
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