an ATP-dependent efflux pump that transports exogenous and endogenous substrates from inside the cells to the extracellular space. Its normal expression has been identified in various human tissues‚ including intestinal epithelium‚ adrenal gland‚ placenta‚ kidney‚ liver‚ endothelial cells and testicular tissue‚ and P-gp naturally protects these organs against xenobiotics. P-gp substrates include adriamycin‚ daunorubicin‚ paclitaxel‚ vincristine‚ vinblastine‚ and imatinib. In cancer‚ P-gp was identified
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When it does happen‚ it’s natural to want to understand why. Unfortunately‚ answers are rarely to be found -- more than 70% of stillbirths are never explained. Doctors theorize that the majority of stillbirths probably have something to do with the placenta not functioning correctly‚ and they have some other specific theories on what causes this devastating type of pregnancy loss. Chromosomal or Congenital Conditions Just as chromosomal abnormalities cause the majority of miscarriages‚ certain chromosomal
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digestive tract‚ that includes the throat. Heartburn is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems in a pregnant woman. It happens during the first trimester and disappears during the second trimester. When the hormones are released by the placenta‚ it relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter. This keeps the food contents in the stomach and it allows the acid to go into the esophagus. The lower esophageal sphincter can be disturbed in the thoracic cavity. This can lead to inflammation which causes
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Occupational Risks in the Medical Technology Profession: Blood borne Diseases: A blood-borne disease is one that can be spread by contamination by blood. The most common examples are HIV‚ hepatitis B‚ hepatitis C and viral hemorrhagic fevers. Diseases that are not usually transmitted directly by blood contact‚ but rather by insect or other vector‚ are more usefully classified as vector-borne disease‚ even though the causative agent can be found in blood. Vector-borne diseases include West Nile
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passing though the vagina during childbirth. It is located behind the bladder and urethra and in front of the rectum. Above the vagina is the uterus‚ also known as the womb. It is a hollow‚ pear-shaped organ that is home to the developing fetus and placenta. The lower portion of the uterus is referred to as the cervix‚ and the upper portion is referred to as the corpus. From either side of the corpus of the uterus are the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are also referred to as oviducts because
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AUL NAME: Ahmad Elias Salim ID: 3020120032 Course: Advanced English Academic Writing Exam: Midterm Semester: Fall 2014/2015 Informative Speech Topic: Abortion Organizational Pattern: Topical General Purpose: To Inform Supervised by: Dr. Ahmad Mosleh Date: AUL/Jadra December 2014 Table Of Contents: Introduction and definition of Abortion History of Abortion Types of Abortion Methods of Abortion Legality of Abortion Risk and Side Effects Conclusion Introduction:___________________________________
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Maintaining A Healthy Body There are many different factors involved in maintaining a healthy body‚ such as; a balanced diet‚ regular exercise‚ staying hydrated‚ making sure you get the right vitamins and nutrients your body needs‚ getting enough sleep‚ taking prescribed medication properly‚ and avoiding drugs and alcohol. This essay is going to focus on how to maintain a healthy body when you are pregnant‚ for both the mother and the baby‚ through a healthy diet and lifestyle‚ and also the repercussions
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Kevin Le Mr. Smith Health Period: 5 11 January 2013 Twins; Identical and Fraternal When it comes to people in the Earth twins are interesting to see. It use to be a mystery of how a mother can give birth to more than one baby. In the past year there are more birth of twins‚ and more type of multiple births. There are some reasons for a mother to give birth to twins; the first reason is multiple eggs are released. Another reason is one of the egg is being released and then splits into
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present‚ all immune systems require contact with antigens‚ and they acquire immunity accordingly‚ which is viewed as an outdated concept. There are three possible cases : 1.The antibodies of the parent are transmitted to their fetus through the placenta or colostrum‚ and the infant is also referred to as a passive immunity. 2.A pathogen that is toxic to other species of animals is harmless to any animal‚ for example‚ a human distemper virus does not infect a human. 3.Some may refer to the immunity
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set up the device to act as a real womb; a plastic bag‚ filled with artificial amniotic fluid (protective liquid contained by the amniotic sac of a pregnant female)‚ is attached to a machine that gives oxygen and needed supplements‚ much like the placenta.
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