their own job while working together to keep the body healthy. The kidneys “prevent the buildup of wastes and extra fluid in the body‚ keep levels of electrolytes stable‚ such as sodium‚ potassium‚ and phosphate‚ make hormones that help regulate blood pressure‚ make red blood cells‚ and keep bones strong (“Your Kidneys and How They Work” 3).” The ureters are thin muscular tubes that are 8-10 inches long that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder. The two layers of smooth muscle that
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in good health. No history of chronic illness. Smoker 1ppd x 24 years. Total hysterectomy at age 45. No other surgeries. Currently on no prescribed medications. No history of heart problems‚ lung problems‚ no urinary or bowel issues. No known kidney disease or liver disease. Family history of stroke (mother) and lung cancer (father). Both parents smokers. Both parents deceased. II. Physical Examination 1. Inspection: Integument smooth‚ intact with no lesions; skin coloring is congruent
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In 2015‚ about 61‚ 560 new cases of kidney cancer will occur with approximately 62% occurring in men. About 22% of those diagnosed with kidney cancer will die from the disease. Kidney cancer is one of the top ten cancers found in men and women (“American Cancer Society‚” 2015). Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer and it can affect anyone. This paper will discuss the etiology‚ signs and symptoms‚ treatments and prognosis for those that are diagnosed with RCC I chose
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of the oral cavity‚ pharynx‚ oesophagus‚ stomach‚ small intestines and large intestines. The Renal (urinary system) consists of the kidneys‚ ureters‚ urinary tract and urethra. The kidneys filter the blood to remove wastes and produce urine. The ureters‚ urinary bladder and urethra form the urinary tract‚ which acts as a plumbing system to drain urine from the kidneys‚ store it and then release it during urination. The Nervous system is responsible for coordinating all of the body’s activities. It
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5. Answer the following questions on the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System. a. What enzyme is released from the kidney in response to decreased blood pressure? _______________________ b. What enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II? ______________ c. What are two effects of angiotensin II? d. How does aldosterone cause more sodium to be reabsorbed in the kidney? e. As a result‚ what happens to blood volume and blood pressure? _______ 6. a. A decrease in blood volume and blood
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intercellular fibbers. These tissues receive their nutrition by diffusion‚ for they are without blood vessels. Simple squamous epithelium lines all blood and lymphatic vessel‚ including the heart‚ air cells of the lung and certain tubules of the kidney. Filtration or diffusion occurs rapidly across this thin epithelial sheet. Cuboiodal and columnar cells line glands and the digestive tract and are involved in secretion‚ absorption. Pseudo stratified columnar tissue lines there respiratory tract
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM A complete‚ schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin: systema respiratorium The respiratory system (or ventilatory system) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism. The respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. The primary function of the respiratory system is to
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The mutation of the gene causes a build up to harmful levels in the eyes‚ kidneys‚ autonomic nervous system‚ and cardiovascular system. It is an x-linked recessive inheritance. Therefore it is the females that carry it. The ones who are mostly affected by this disease are the males. Female’s carriers‚ though‚ may develop angiokeratomas and may have problems with burning pains. Very few of the carriers may also have kidney or heart problems. This disease occurs in 1 out of 40‚000 to 60‚000 people
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stages of hepatic disease‚ can result in extensive renal vasoconstriction and a marked decrease in GFR. In the early stages of hepatic disease‚ systemic and renal hemodynamic variations are found while kidney function tests are normal. The dynamic monitoring of haemodynamic changes in the kidney are important for determining renal blood flow and predicting the development of HRS in patients with chronic liver disease and portal hypertension (Wang et al.‚ 2011). Duplex Doppler waveform analysis of
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UNIT 1 ASSIGNMENT PREPARED FOR PREPARED BY COURSE: GB 540 ECONOMIC FOR GLOBAL DECISION MAKERS DATE: MAY 01‚ 2012 Answer#1 Production Possibilities of T-shirts and Knitting machines ............................... Production Alternative.. Type of Product A B C D E ....................................................................... T-shirts 0 1 2 3 4
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