Definition Reflex tests are simple physical tests of nervous system function. Purpose A reflex is a simple nerve circuit. A stimulus‚ such as a light tap with a rubber hammer‚ causes sensory neurons (nerve cells) to send signals to the spinal cord. There‚ the signals are conveyed both to the brainand to nerves that control muscles affected by the stimulus. Without any brain intervention‚ these muscles may respond to an appropriate stimulus by contracting. Reflex tests measure the presence and
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as a result of the particular person may feel unwell and have to make use of insulin substitute therapy to reduce the blood sugar. It is unhealthy in the long run because blood sugar control is vital in preventing further diabetic problems‚ like neuropathy‚ retinopathy and cardiovascular diseases. However this poses an issue for a diabetic that has a candy tooth and want to indulge within the odd sweet deal with from time to time. Thus many recipes have been created that use diabetic sweeteners to
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Acknowledgement First‚ I would like to thank God for giving me enough knowledge‚ strength‚ and guidance to be able to finish this term paper. And also I would like to thank my cousins for helping and giving me some information about this. To my family for being my inspiration. To my uncle/auntie for giving financial support. To the authors of Wikipedia or Google and reference book that contribute a lot for making this term paper. And lastly to my Instructor Mr.Lacdao for checking my typographical
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SECTION I: Introduction/Assessment Data Patient Demographic Information and History Initials: DT Age: 54 Sex: M Date of admission: 9/18/2006 Date of Surgery‚ if applicable: 9/25/2006 Date assigned to Patient: 9/28/2006 1. Primary medical diagnosis: Diabetes Mellitus Type II 2. Reason for admission—Briefly describe signs‚ symptoms‚ and events that led to this hospitalization. Presented to ED with SOB‚ vomiting‚ chest pressure‚ anorexia‚ and an infected‚ slow-healing foot wound
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Brinton (2016) study suggests that “multiple neurodegenerative diseases are associated with decline in mitochondrial function‚ e.g.‚ Alzheimer’s‚ Parkinson’s‚ multiple sclerosis and multiple neuropathies” (p. 1); implies that mitochondria perform very important function to keep our brain healthy and functional. Alzheimer is a progressive neurodegenerative disease is most common cause of adult dementia. One of the reasons of Alzheimer’s disease
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The Coast of Diabetes Audience: Group of classmates General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To provide the audience with information about Diabetes and increase their knowledge. Introduction: -- Attention-getter: -- Qualifications/credibility: I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was 11 months old. For the past 5 years I was making research on how to keep diabetes under control and avoid complications. -- Audience motivation/relevance: During my presentation I will give you
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1.1 Terminal Diseases People who request death with dignity should have a terminal illness that will lead to death within six months. Terminal diseases can reduce a person’s quality of life‚ especially if it is undiagnosed or untreated. Chronic diseases include: 1.1.1 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease with no cure. COPD causes the lung to deteriorate which prevents breathing. People with this disease have cough
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SHOES VS. FEET Alicia Maddox English091 Baker College Essay 2 106-52982 SHOES VS. FEET People don’t understand the importance of footcare it sounds like something simple but it is an important part of your daily health. For example if you trim your toe nails to low it can cause an ingrown nail which can lead to an infection( All South Bay Footcare). Corns or caluses on the toes are a result of wearing where there isn’t enough room for your toes too move around and wearing shoes that are
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There are so many issues facing the world today that it is sometimes hard to understand why they occur and what they affect. Today it is apparent that many people take the environment of the earth for granted. Pollution‚ energy‚ and natural resources are all seen as an environmental element that can threaten our future and destroy the environment. But there is another threat to the environment that is certainly overlooked by today’s society and was overlooked by many in the past. This element
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is an indication of kidney dysfunction‚ which later can become a kidney failure. The damages that occur in the kidney are permanent. Kidney transplant might be needed to survive when patients start to experience swelling in the legs. Diabetic Neuropathy‚ the areas where the nerves are damaged‚ are very common. It’s caused by the high concentration of glucose. It can cause a patient to lose the control of an area in the body. The common areas are either the arm‚ feet or even both. Diabetics frequently
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