1. What is metabolic absorption? “All the cells take in and use nutrients and other substances from their surroundings. Cells of the intestine and the kidney are specialized to carry out absorption. Cells of the kidney tubules reabsorb fluids and synthesize proteins. Intestinal epithelial cells reabsorb fluids and synthesize protein enzymes” (McCance & Huether‚ pg. 2). 2. What uses oxygen to remove hydrogen atoms in an oxidative reaction? “Peroxisomes are so named because they usually contain
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abnormal condition of bending forward (incrreased concavity of the lumbar spine as viewed from the side). After having open heart surgery‚ the patient started experiencing lordosis from his sternum being sewn together. 4. Myasthenia- muscle weekness. Most patients with myasthenia experience it first in the muscles of their eyes. 5. Osteopenia- abnormal reduction of bone mass (caused by inadequate replacement of bone lost to normal bone lysis and can lead to osteoporosis). Post-menopausal women are
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Unit 5 Notes Chapter 41 Diuretics Drugs that increase urinary output Two major applications Treatment of hypertension Mobilization of edematous fluid to prevent renal failure Introduction to Diuretics Figure 41-1 How diuretics work – mechanism of action Blockade of sodium and chloride reabsorption Site of action Proximal tubule produces greatest diuresis Adverse effects Hypovolemia Acid-base imbalance Electrolyte imbalances Figure 41-2 Classification of diuretics Four major categories
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------------------------------------------------- Influences of Social NetworkinG Prepared for Susan Lear Department Manager Lear Industries Prepared by Sarah Napolitano Director of HR Lear Industries April 22‚ 2012 ------------------------------------------------- Influences of Social NetworkinG Prepared for Susan Lear Department Manager Lear Industries Prepared by Sarah Napolitano Director of HR Lear Industries April 22‚ 2012 April 22‚ 2012 Susan Lear
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1. Review the anatomy of the brain. Which portion is responsible for keeping you awake‚ controlling thought‚ speech‚ emotions and behavior‚ maintaining balance and posture? Emotions and behavior are controlled by the hypothalamus (p.455) The cerebellum is responsible for maintaining balance and posture (p.455) The reticular formation is essential for maintaining wakefulness and in conjunction with the cerebral cortex is referred to as the reticular activating system (p.450) The Broca speech
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Tina Logfrin a 6-year 1- month female who was referred by her teacher named Mrs. Gravis for an evaluation. The client is currently in kindergarten enrolled in Postbore Primary school. Background information in regards to the client was collected from a conversation with Tina’s mother and teacher. The teacher stated her concerns about Tina’s difficulty following verbal directions‚ expressing herself in complete and grammatical sentences‚ and remaining focused during conversation with adults and peers
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ANTI-INFECTIVES Anti-infective agents are drugs that are designed to act selectively on foreign organisms that have invaded and infected the body of a human host. Ideally‚ these drugs would be toxic to the infecting organisms only and would have no effect on the host (or human) cells. OVERVIEW • Antimicrobial therapy (often termed “antibiotic therapy”) is the use of medications to treat infections caused by bacteria‚ viruses‚ and fungi. • Antimicrobial must use selective toxicity to kill
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Human Body Systems Human Body Organization The Human Body is composed of Organ Systems are composed of Organs are composed of Tissues are composed of Cells DIGESTIVE SYSTEM is a body system made up of digestive tract and glands responsible for digestion of food. Functions of Digestive System: Digestion of food. Breaking down of chunks of food into bits. Absorption of food nutrients. Excretion of undigested food. PARTS OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Digestive Glands Salivary Gland –
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bad car wreck she was hit head on by her Best friend. Sadly her best friend was killed in this car wreck and Wilma mankiller had Numerous surgeries as a part of her long recovery from the car wreck she also had to handle Some diseases that are myasthenia gravies but she did recover and is healthy again. Wilma mankiller ran for depute chief for the native Americana tribe in 1983. Two years after winning the post she became the principal chief Wilma mankiller became Fames as the first woman to
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How to Differentiate Between Acidosis and Alkalosis Instructions 1. * 1 First differentiate between the respiratory and metabolic. The respiratory one has to do with breathing in and out (that is ventilation) while the metabolic has to do with processes inside the body. * 2 Know what each one is: Respiratory Respiratory acidosis happens when a person is hypoventilating. In this case their respiration is depressed and so they are retaining carbon dioxide leading to acidosis
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