2.2 Electrical Communication Study Guide by Hisrich 2.2.a How does communication happen within the body? Electrical Signals Nervous System Chemical Signals Endocrine System The nervous system is made up of neurons. Neurons communicate just like people do‚ but they send messages using action potentials (electricity passing through their axons). Each neuron picks up signals at its dendrites‚ passes the signals down the axon‚ into the axon terminals‚ and into the synapses. The synapse
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It could be due to unprotected sex‚ failed contraception‚ being raped‚ being assaulted‚ and simply failing to be informed. There has been a pill made available to women as young as 15 years old who may find themselves in these situations. The morning after pill known as Plan-B‚ is a very controversial subject. There are many positives‚ negatives and ethical dilemmas that have to do with using the pill. Although this form of emergency contraception has been on the market for many years and has
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shock‚ and openly embrace the idea of offering free contraception to teenagers‚ there is a strong opposition as well. Those who stand against condom distribution believe that condom distribution is a way of promoting sexual activity‚ and believe in the teaching of abstinence-only education in the schools. The habits taught and promoted during teen years will be long lasting. Therefore‚ with proper education and the distribution of free contraception‚ there will be prevention of poor sexual behavior
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counter" to his Philadelphia shop; by 1891‚ New York City had more soda fountains than bars. In 1886‚ John S. Pemberton‚ an Atlanta druggist seeking a headache and hangover remedy‚ added kola nut extract to coca extract and produced Coca-Cola. A pharmacist named Hires invented root beer in 1893. Today‚ heavily sweetened‚ carbonated drinks‚ or sodas‚ are among the most popular beverages in the world. In the last two decades‚ the introduction of diet drinks containing artificial sweeteners has increased
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The Comprehensive Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care Services Program provides services to the adolescent population that includes education on and birth control pills and other forms of contraception‚ counseling and methods to reduce unintended pregnancies and to improve birth spacing and outcomes. Other services provided by this program include treatment for sexually transmitted diseases‚ counseling and testing for HIV‚ and routine screenings
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pharmacy • • • • Transformation of many key aspects of the traditional prescription dispensing service. Recognition of patient care as being central to the whole ethos of pharmacy practice. Introduction of pharmacist independent prescribers A revised and extended role for pharmacists in patientoriented medicines management and aspects of public health. Introduction The profession of pharmacy in the United Kingdom (UK) has undergone and continues to experience fundamental changes in its practice
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What is Compounding‚ speaking purely about Pharmaceuticals in this scenario. Compounding is the process of creating drugs with specifics to meet a certain patient’s needs. They do this by altering‚ removing or mixing ingredients of a drug. Combing two drugs does qualify‚ however it is rarely that simple‚ due to the danger of messing up the drug creation process. A small error could lead to serious consequences‚ being too potent or not potent is enough to cause issues‚ varying depending on the drug
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education in India traditionally has been industry and product oriented. In contrast to the situation in developed nations‚ graduate pharmacists prefer placements in the pharmaceutical industry. To practice as a pharmacist in India‚ one needs at least a diploma in pharmacy‚ which is awarded after only 2 years and 3 months of pharmacy studies. These diploma-trained pharmacists are the mainstay of pharmacy practice. The pharmacy practice curriculum has not received much attention. In India‚ there has been
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Medication to Individuals‚ and Monitor the Effects Learning outcome 1: understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. 1.1 The Medicines Act (1968) requires that the pharmacist and dispensing doctor is responsible for supplying medication. They can only dispense on the receipt of a signed prescription form an authorised person.eg doctor‚ nurse practitioner. The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) This prevents the misuse of Controlled drugs. The Misuse of Drugs and the
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Does Access To condoms Prevent Teen Pregnancy? By: Kristin Boyd It’s a late Saturday afternoon. After finishing a successful date with your significant other‚ you’re feeling a bit more frisky than usual. You’re interested‚ but knowing you want the full package‚ that package must be wrapped. You travel to the nearest convenience store‚ your local gas station. You acknowledge that this is where you receive the wrapping paper for your rather pleasant surprise. Step by step‚ you make your
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