Planktons: groups of tiny floating organisms that cannot swim against the current. *Taxonomy: size‚ function‚ autotrophs-producers‚ heterotrophs-consumers/decomposers‚ mixotrophs‚ complex‚ symbiotic/parasitic *Small to big: femtoplankton (viruses)‚ pico (bacteria)‚ nano (diatoms‚ dinoflagellates)‚ micro(sameasnano+protozoa)‚ meso(mostly zooplankton)‚ macroplankton *Grazing food chain: Phyto->zooplk->fish *Sinking flux: dead fall to deeper ocean POM: Particulate organic material DOM: dissolved
Premium Photosynthesis
Prefix divide by Pico- Nano- milli- 0.000‚000‚000‚001 0.000‚000‚001 0.001 centi- 0.01 deci- 0.1 deka- 10 hecto- 100 Kilo- 1‚000 Mega 1 kcal = 1000 cal 1 Cal= 1 kcal 1 cal = 4.184 1‚000‚000 • Neutral atoms contain the same number of electrons and protons. • Components of a mixture can be separated (purified) by physical means. • Physical changes alter a substance without any changes to the chemical composition. • Chemical change involves breaking
Free Atom Electron Chemical bond
Theory of Transpersonal Caring Plan of Care Learning Team B NUR/513 December 12‚ 2011 Theory of Transpersonal Caring Plan of Care Analysis Current Influences of Research Utilization in Practice According to Squires‚ Estabrooks‚ Gustavsson‚ & Wallin (2011)‚ research utilization is the use of any kind of research in any way. Concern has been expressed as to whether nursing practice is guided on the basis of scientific evidence or research. Research is available‚ but is it used to its
Premium Nursing Nursing care plan Nursing theory
atherosclerotic plaque from the carotid artery to restore greater blood flow to the brain. Claudication (klaw′-di-KĀ-shun) Pain and lameness or limping caused by defective circulation of the blood in the vessels of the limbs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) The presence of a thrombus (blood clot) in a deep vein of the lower limbs. It may lead to (1) pulmonary embolism‚ if the thrombus dislodges and then lodges within the pulmonary arterial blood flow‚ and (2) postphlebitic syndrome‚ which consists of
Premium Blood Artery Vein
PH210 PHARMACY CLERKSHIP HOSPITAL PUTRAJAYA Case 5 Congestive Cardiac Failure Nephrotic Syndrome Community-Acquired pneumonia Siti Hasmah Bt Mohd Suffian (2006200606) CASE SUBJECT Name: MAM Gender: Male Age: 24 years old Race: Malay Weight: 138 kg BMI: 55 (morbidly obese) Height: 159cm DOA: 21st March 2010 SUBJECTIVE Chief complaint: • bilateral lower limb swelling for the past 2 weeks. • scrotal swelling for the past 3 days but noted on DOA had progressively
Premium Pneumonia Blood Asthma
Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Abstract Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) is a hospital acquired infection occurs in the intensive care unit (ICU) for the patients who are on mechanical ventilator. It further complicates the hospital course by extending the length of stay‚ increase the cost of treatment‚ and increases the mortality rate. It is estimated that about 1% to 3% patients on mechanical ventilator develops VAP per day. Compared to the previous years‚ the Chlorhexidine
Premium Pneumonia Intensive care medicine
Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood As my girlfriend and I pull into a crowded parking lot during a chilly Friday evening‚ we struggle to find a spot of our own‚ but manage to do so as we take the place of another young couple as they pull out to leave. I put the car in park as we both gaze at the numerous parties walking into the restaurant. A bright sign‚ hung lit overhead‚ shining the phrase "Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill" atop a red brick building. Awnings were placed above every window
Premium Walking Time Chicken
Ocean of Wisdom “Peace cannot be achieved through violence‚ it can only be attained through understanding.” (Pico) is a wise adage once quoted by the famous Ralph Waldo Emerson. Throughout history‚ humans have always had the tendency to utilize violence to overcome obstacles. This leads to a world pessimists and morally volatile individuals (Choeling). Tenzin Gyatso‚ the fourteenth Dalai Lama‚ has been able to captivate the hearts of millions worldwide through his uplifting messages‚ in attempt
Premium Tibet Dalai Lama 14th Dalai Lama
Growing up as a seventh generation Tejano‚ food has always been at the core of my family traditions‚ discussions and sometimes-even arguments. If you are thinking what can you argue about food‚ then you must have never made the mistake of saying that someone charro beans are the best you have ever tasted in the presence of your Mom‚ Grandma and any other female in your family all at the same time. Besides being Tejano I grew up in a family that is full of restaurateurs: from chefs and cooks to
Premium Mexico Maize Family
time of extreme religious domination by the Catholic Church‚ and lasted up until the 1700s. The Renaissance introduced a more rational thinking about life and the world. The Renaissance is associated with great figures such as the humanist philosopher Pico della Mirandola‚ the great artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci‚ the poet Dante Alighieri‚ the artist Michelangelo‚ the political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli and many other influential personal and enthusiastic patrons during the Renaissance.
Premium Ethics Economics Science