Module 04 Case Study: Bone Tissue Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Bone tissue is composed of bone cells and extracellular matrix. It is continuously remodeling its extracellular matrix according to the stresses placed upon it. It has a lot of blood flow and it is supplied by the nervous system. The bone cells includes; Osteocytes‚ osteoblasts
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infertility problems‚ but also prevent some of the side effects of undergoing hormone injections such as weight gain‚ puffiness with bags under the eyes and anxiety. Furthermore‚ by combining acupuncture and IVF‚ you will be less likely to develop early menopause in the future because acupuncture protects your ovaries‚ thyroid and adrenal glands from being depleted by the
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What is ageing? Ageing can be defined as the manifestation of biological events that occur over a span of time. Aging can also be defined as a progressive functional decline‚ or a gradual deterioration of physiological function with age‚ including a decrease in fecundity (Partridge and Mangel‚ 1999)‚ or the intrinsic‚ inevitable‚ and irreversible age-related process of loss of viability and increase in vulnerability (Comfort‚ 1964). Clearly‚ human aging is associated with a wide range of physiological
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The Aging Musculoskeletal System When the bones lose mass and become brittle it is called osteoporosis. Loss of bone density accelerates in women after menopause. Mrs. Smith is an 84 year old thin‚ small boned woman. Muscles‚ bones and joints are affected by the ageing process. Osteoarthritis‚ osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are more common in older people. Exercise to increase muscle and bone fitness can reduce or reverse the risk of disability and disease. Some age-related changes‚ such
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of the small intestines and peritoneum into the vaginal canal. It may be treated transvaginally or by laparoscopy. Rectocele - rectal prolapse) occurs when the end of the large intestine (rectum) pushes through the back wall of the vagina. Menopause- With decreased production of the female hormones‚
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Kendall Fretwell Assignment 3 1. | Changes in sexual maturity which occur during puberty are referred to as Secondary sex characteristics. | 2. | The first ejaculation in boys is called Spermarche. | 3. | Girls who are sexually active are also more likely to have experienced early Menstruation . | 4. | Approximately one third of teen pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion. | 5. | Many researchers feel that recognition of one’s feelings of same-sex attraction begin as early
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associated with ageing. In this assignment I will be discussing the physical and psychological changes that are associated with ageing. The physical changes that are associated with ageing are the change of hormones in your body which will lead to menopause‚ how the cardiovascular system could incur diseases such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease‚ how the respiratory system could incur diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease‚ how the nervous system can incur
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Chapter 54: Nursing Management: Female Reproductive Problems Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 34-year-old woman who is discussing contraceptive options with the nurse says‚ “I want to have children‚ but not for a few years.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate? a. “If you do not become pregnant within the next few years‚ you never will.” b. “You may have more difficulty becoming pregnant after about age 35.” c. “You have many years of fertility left‚ so there is no rush to have children.” d
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joints are major physical factors associated with the disease. With sex being the main physical factor‚ it has been taken into account the women are at higher risk of having the disease than men because of a depletion of estrogen that occurs after menopause. This causes bones to become weaker and makes it more likely for fractures and holes to form in the
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Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure‚ protecting organs‚ anchoring muscles and storing calcium. While it’s important to build strong and healthy bones during childhood and adolescence‚ you can take steps during adulthood to protect bone health‚ too. Why is bone health important? Your bones are continuously changing — new bone is made and old bone is broken down. When you’re young‚ your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone‚ and your bone mass increases. Most people
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