Capillary From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search For other uses‚ see Capillary (disambiguation). [pic] [pic] Blood flows from the heart to arteries‚ which branch and narrow into arterioles‚ and then narrow further still into capillaries. After the tissue has been perfused‚ capillaries branch and widen to become venules and then widen more and connect to become veins‚ which return blood to the heart. Capillaries (pronounced /ˈkæpəˌlɛri/) are the smallest of a body
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PHAR 1000 – Basic Pharmocotherapeutics Eileen J. Arellano Norquest College Practical Nurse- Section D01 PHAR 1000 Written Assignment Heather Zirk RN‚ BN September 15‚ 2014 CASE STUDY: Name of Client: Maggie Sears Age: 66 years old Primary Diagnosis: Cellulitis to left leg Secondary Diagnosis: Depression Osteoporosis Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Past Surgical History: Tonsillectomy- as child Cholecystectomy- 15 years ago (51 years old) Current Medications: “migraine pills” St. John’s wort
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Portfolio Task: Module 1 "Effective study skills are the sole foundation of a sound education". Study skills or study strategies are approaches applied to learning. They are generally critical to success in school‚ considered essential for acquiring good grades‚ and useful for learning throughout one’s life. Study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive outcomes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. Study
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Bronchial asthma (BA) - is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in which many cells are involved‚ and cell components. Chronic inflammation leads to the development of bronchial hyperresponsiveness that leads to recurrent episodes of wheezing‚ shortness of breath‚ feeling of fullness in the chest and cough‚ especially at night or early in the morning. These episodes are usually associated with widespread but variable in their severity of airway obstruction in the lungs‚ which is often reversible
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A&P II Chapter 18- The Endocrine System Exam 1 Name:_______________________ You are on your honor to do this take home test on your own. You may use any book‚ but you must list below the title‚ author‚ and page number for any book other than your text. You may use the internet search‚ but you must list below the exact web page address. You may not consult any live person on any aspect of the class until you turn the test in. This test is due at the beginning of Class Wednesday‚ February
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CASE STUDY OF DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER GRADE III Introduction Dengue fever‚ also known as breakbone fever‚ is an infectious tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever‚ headache‚ muscle and joint pains‚ and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. It is a life threatening condition resulting in bleeding‚ low levels of blood platelets and blood plasma leakage‚ or into dengue shock syndrome‚ where dangerously low blood pressure occurs. In a small portion
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The theme of this assignment is to explore the complex medical condition‚ anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that is potentially fatal. It is the clinical manifestation of a syndrome that represents the most severe allergic reaction affecting the systemic circulation and respiratory function (Resuscitation Council UK‚ 2005). Through a comprehensive examination of the symptoms displayed in the case study‚ a clear diagnosis will be recorded. Connections will be balanced between
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Introduction to Biochemistry (CHEM 501) Final Exam 12/17/2007 1. The anaerobic conversion of 1 mol of glucose to 2 mol of lactate by fermentation is accompanied by a net gain of: a) b) c) d) e) 1 mol of ATP. 1 mol of NADH. 2 mol of ATP. 2 mol of NADH. none of the above. 2. The conversion of 1 mol of fructose 1‚6-bisphosphate to 2 mol of pyruvate by the glycolytic pathway results in a net formation of: a) b) c) d) e) 1 mol of NAD+ and 2 mol of ATP. 1 mol of NADH and 1 mol of ATP. 2 mol of NAD+
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Related Literature LAGUNDI or VITEX NEGUNDO Lagundi or Vitex negundo is a large shrub native to the Philippines that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Research conducted by the Philippine Department of Health has suggested that the plant has a number of practical uses‚ and its use is actively promoted by the government as a result. Outside of the Philippines‚ preparations of lagundi are sometimes available at stores which supply herbal medicines‚ or through practitioners
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Aging Positively Abstract A functional assessment of the elderly involves a multi-dimensional diagnostic process designed to evaluate an elderly individual in terms of functional capabilities‚ disabilities‚ medical and psychological characteristics. These assessment tools provide objective data to detect potential impairments among our aging populations. With these tools we are able to evaluate how elderly individuals are aging‚ what assistance is need‚ how to make sure their environment
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