17: Blood Objectives Overview: Blood Composition and Functions 1. Describe the composition and physical characteristics of whole blood. Explain why it is classified as a connective tissue. 2. List eight functions of blood. Blood Plasma 3. Discuss the composition and functions of plasma. Formed Elements 4. Describe the structure‚ function‚ and production of erythrocytes. 5. Describe the chemical makeup of hemoglobin. 6. Give examples of disorders caused by abnormalities
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: | | * K.D.Samanthika * Anatomy – Semester 01 * Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science * University of Peradeniya Functions of Blood * Blood is pumped by the heart through blood vessels‚ which extend throughout the body. * Blood helps to maintain homeostasis in several ways. 1. Transport of gases‚ nutrients‚ and waste products. * Oxygen enters blood in the lungs and is carried to cells. * Carbon dioxide‚ produced by cells‚ is carried
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(©Reinhard/Age Fotostock America‚ Inc.) CHAPTER 8 CONCEPTS I I I I I I I I I Thiamin‚ riboflavin‚ niacin‚ biotin‚ and pantothenic acid are B vitamins needed to produce ATP from carbohydrate‚ fat‚ and protein. Vitamin B6 is important for amino acid metabolism as well as energy production. Folate is a coenzyme that is needed for cell division. Vitamin B12‚ only found in animal foods‚ is needed for nerve function and to activate folate. Vitamin C is needed to form connective tissue and acts as
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Lecture 13 Nutritional Requirements The Nutrient and Nutrition. Classes of nutrients: carbohydrates‚ fats‚ proteins‚ vitamins‚ water‚ minerals. Function‚ sources and deficiency/toxicity of major vitamins and minerals. The Nutrient and Nutrition Humans are heterotrophs‚ organisms that cannot produce their own food. Heterotrophs must ingest‚ or take in‚ food. At least 95% of the species of organisms on earthall animals‚ all fungi‚ and most protists and bacteriaare heterotrophs
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EXAM II Learning Objectives L/O - Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function – By Tabitha Beck 1. Describe the causes and effects of obstruction in various locations within the urinary tract. a. Urinary tract obstruction is an interference with the flow of urine at any site along the urinary tract. i. Can be caused by an anatomic or functional defect i. Obstructive uropathy - Anatomic changes in the urinary system caused by an obstruction. a. Upper Urinary
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Animal Rights vs. Medical Research As far back as the days of the Roman Empire (752 B.C. to 1476 A.D.)‚ humanitarians have argued over the issue of animal rights (Treanor 28). The debate continues today with ever growing intensity with no end in sight. On one side‚ those who believe that animals have a right to a free and happy life just as humans; on the other side‚ those who believe that “the benefits of animal experimentation… far outweigh whatever harm is done to animals through the experiments”
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1) When monitoring patients on immunosuppressant therapy‚ the nurse must keep in mind that the major risk for patients taking these drugs is which condition? - increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections 2) A patient is experiencing rejection of a transplanted organ. The nurse expects which drug to be given to manage this? - muromonab- CD-3 (Orthoclone OKT3) 3) A patient who is taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune) calls the office to say that he has heard that some food or beverages can
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Diet Analysis Proteins: After compiling data from my diet analysis‚ it became evident that my protein intake was within normal limits for my weight at 104% (97 grams) of the recommended range for me to lose weight. However‚ while being overweight‚ my calorie intake as a whole needs to be decreased in order to reach a healthy weight. Excess protein can lead to heart disease because a lot of it‚ at least in my diet‚ comes from saturated animal fats. These fats contribute to plaque buildup in the
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Chapter 18 The Circulatory System: Blood True / False Questions 1. Hemostasis is the production of formed elements of blood. Difficulty Level: Remember/Understand Section: 18.1 Introduction Topic: Cardiovascular System 2. Blood viscosity stems mainly from electrolytes and monomers dissolved in plasma. Difficulty Level: Remember/Understand Section: 18.1 Introduction Topic: Cardiovascular System 3. Lymphoid hemopoiesis occurs mainly in the bone marrow.
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made a connection between Vitiligo and with certain autoimmune diseases‚ including adrenocortical insufficiency (when the adrenal gland doesn’t produce enough of a hormone called corticosteroid)‚ hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland)‚ pernicious anemia(a low level of red blood) and alopecia areata(patches of baldness). Vitiligo also sometimes runs in families. If a child’s parent has the disorder they are more likely to develop Vitiligo‚ but more times than not the child will not acquire it
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