layers of the intestinal wall. Adversely diseased portions occur between normal portions of the bowls. The diseased portions can contain deep ulcerations that penetrate through edematous mucosa where thickening of the bowel wall and narrowing of the lumen occur where abscesses‚ fistulas lesions may development (Schmelzer‚ & F. Verville‚
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authors Burrill Crohn and colleagues published in 1932 proposed‚ that this disease affects the terminal ilius of some young adults. It presents subacute and chronic necrotizing and cicatrizing inflammation‚ this can lead to stenosis (hardening) of the lumen in the intestine‚ which can form multiple fistulas. In the US approximately 780‚000 people are plagued with Crohn’s disease. People of all ages can be affected‚ but
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Molecular Cell Biology – Spring 2013 Study Guide – Exam #3 Protein Folding & Post-translational Modifications -What are post-translational modifications? - are modifications that a proteins undergoes to achieve its mature state. Such as cutting‚ folding‚ splicing and other processes. -How do proteins achieve their final conformation? - A protein achieves its final conformation by spontaneously folding. All the information that the protein needs as to how to fold is already located
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I.Cerebrospinal Fluid Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear‚ colorless liquid produced within spaces called ventricles in the brain. It is also found inside the subarachnoid space of the meninges which surrounds both the brain and the spinal chord. It bathes the exposed surfaces of the central nervous system‚ and completely surrounds the brain and spinal cord. In addition‚ a space inside the spinal chord called the central canal also contains cerebrospinal fluid. CFS acts as a cushion for the neuraxis
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THE SCIENCES OF ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY CH 1 STUDY GUIDE 1.1 Anatomy and Physiology Compared A. Anatomy: the science of body structures and the relationships among structures B. Physiology: the study of body functions – how the body parts work 1.2 Anatomy and Physiology Integrated A. Anatomy and physiology initially may appear to be different sciences‚ but further reflection reveals that these two sciences are integrated‚ because form (anatomy) and function
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correctly answered: c. vasodilation 4. The diameter of the blood vessel is the same as You correctly answered: b. two times the radius of the blood vessel. 5. The opening of the blood vessel where the blood flows is called theYou correctly answered: b. lumen. Experiment Results Predict Question: Predict Question 1: What do you think will happen to the flow rate if the radius is increased by 0.5 mm? Your answer : b. The flow rate will increase. Predict Question 2: Do you think a graph plotted
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THAT THEY MAY BE ONE Ut Unum Sint Encyclical of Pope John Paul II promulgated on May 25‚ 1995 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I - THE CATHOLIC CHURCH’S COMMITMENT TO ECUMENISM God’s plan and communion The way of ecumenism: the way of the Church Renewal and conversion The fundamental importance of doctrine The primacy of prayer Ecumenical dialogue Local structures of dialogue Dialogue as an examination of conscience Dialogue as a means of resolving disagreements Practical cooperation CHAPTER
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ingestion. This form of B. cereus illness lasts about 8 to 10 hours. The diarrheal toxin has symptoms of watery diarrhea‚ abdominal pain and nausea that take an average of 7 to 20 hours (incubation period) to kick in. It is produced in the bowel lumen and it is the action of the bacterium on the small intestine that causes the diarrhea (1‚ 3). This form lasts about 20 – 36 hours (3). The emetic form is caused by a previously formed heat resistant toxin while the diarrheal from is caused by an in
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Journey of a Red Blood Cell The Circulatory System is the main transportation for the body‚ made up of blood vessels‚ the blood and the heart. The blood is comprised of the red blood cells‚ white blood cells (lymphocytes and phagocytes which make up part of the immune system‚ engulfing invading pathogens)‚ platelets which help the blood to clot preventing infection all transported around the vessels amongst the plasma. The blood plasma contains dissolved substances including carbon dioxide‚ urea
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Family | Campylobacteraceae | Genera | Helicobacter | Genus/Species | Helicobacter pylori | Description | Helicobacter pylori is a motile‚ curved‚ spiral‚ or straight‚ slightly plump‚ gram-negative rod. It is believed to be a major cause of gastritis and peptic ulcers although it resides solely on the gastric mucosa and does not enter cells. Microscopic description for the family Campylocbacteraceae | Shape: Spiral ShapedStaining Reaction (Gram): NegativeUnique Characteristic: Spiral
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