Topic 1 – Introduction 1. Definitions: anatomy‚ physiology‚ palpation‚ auscultation‚ percussion‚ homeostasis‚ negative feedback loop‚ positive feedback loop‚ intracellular fluid‚ extracellular fluid‚ interstitial fluid‚ anatomical position‚ supine position‚ prone position‚ (frontal or coronal‚ transverse‚ sagittal‚ midsagittal‚ parasagittal‚ oblique sections or planes)‚ cell‚ tissue‚ organ‚ organ system‚ serous membranes (distinguish between visceral and parietal layers)‚ pericardium‚ pleura‚ peritoneum
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Physiology University of Phoenix SCI/230 7/5/2013 Instructor Nancie Harris There are currently 33 diverse species of dolphin that exist in lakes (freshwater) and oceans (saltwater) of the world. Each species of dolphin‚ whether marine or river‚ has an anatomy which allows them to thrive in certain conditions. The anatomy of the dolphin has been enhanced throughout the years in order for them to continue to adjust to their domain. This paper will break down the adaptions in the anatomy of one
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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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Unit 5 – Anatomy and Physiology – Assignment 3 In this assignment I will outline the anatomy and physiology of these three body systems; The Cardiovascular system‚ The Respiratory system and The Digestive system. The Cardiovascular System The cardiovascular system‚ also known as the circulatory system‚ consists of the heart‚ blood vessels and approximately 5 litres of blood. 55% of the blood is straw coloured yellow and 45% of the blood is made up of red and white blood cells and tiny particles
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Seminar 1 Option 2 Elizabeth Boatfield Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology SC121 Instructor: Eric D. Steelman‚ DHSc(c)‚ MPH‚ MS‚ RLATG A course assignment presented to Kaplan University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the SC121 curriculum September 4‚ 2014 Anatomy and Physiology are studied together but differ in many ways but go hand in hand in studying the human body. Anatomy is the study of the relationships of the body structures. Anatomy
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NAME: Human Genetics Lab Data and Journal Questions Fill out and post to the discussion board. Human Phenotypes and Genotypes | | | | Check only one: | | Trait | Your Phenotype | Possible Genotype(s) | Dominant | Recessive | Intermediate | a | Tongue Rolling | Can Not roll Tongue | rr | x | | | b | Earlobes | Unattached | EE‚ Ee | x | | | c | Hairline | Widow’s Peak | WW‚ Ww | x | | | d | Freckles | No Freckles | ff | | x | | e | Eye Shape | Almond
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Be able to relate routine variations in body structure and functioning to care received by individuals. Case Facts. A certain woman aged 65 years decided to take a trip to Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. She stayed in Harare for two weeks then flew back to London. Afterwards‚ she reported of having fever whereby blood tests confirmed she had malaria infection. Her GP also noted she was Obese with high blood pressure besides Osteoarthritis.
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DEFINE REFLEX REFLEXES ARE RAPID‚ PREDICTABLE‚ INVOLUNTARY MOTOR RESPONSES TO STIMULI; THEY ARE MEDIATED OVER NEURAL PATHWAYS CALLED REFLEX ARCS. NAME FIVE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A REFLEX RECEPTOR‚ SENSORY NEURON‚ INTERGRATION CENTER‚ MOTOR NEURON‚ AND EFFECTOR IN GENERAL‚ WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF REFLEX TESTING IN A ROUTINE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION? IT IS AN IMPORTANT DIAGNOSTIC TOOK FOR ASSESSING THE CONDITION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. IT HELPS TO INDICATE DEGENERATION OR PATHOLOGY OF PORTIONS
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The Cardiovascular System David Clarke is 30 years old‚ stands 6’ and weights 225 lbs. He commutes between Miami where he is a full time student‚ and Hialeah‚ where he works as a paramedic. He sleeps only two to four hours per night. Brian is overweight and does very little exercise. He also admits to eating mostly fatty foods. Both David’s grandmother and father have suffered heart attacks. According to new statistics‚ “despite the recent decline in mortality from coronary heart disease‚ this disease
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Cardiovascular Diseases Cardiovascular disease is defined as a disease that affects any area of the cardiovascular system‚ including the heart and blood vessels‚ and covers a range of diseases such as arteriosclerosis‚ atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Diet plays a vital part in the prevention and control of these diseases however other manageable factors such as smoking and physical inactivity also contribute to the diseases if not controlled correctly. However corrective action or
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