and each class secretes specific hormones. The first group of adrenocorticoids is referred to as mineralcorticoids. These hormones are secreted by the zona glomerulosa and are responsible for the regulation of both the reuptake of sodium and the secretion of potassium. The mineralcorticoid used in this experiment was the more potent‚ deoxycorticosterone. Abnormal levels of minercorticoids can be associated with hypertension and can be induced by various problems‚ such as‚ low blood sodium‚ high blood
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The endocrine system The endocrine system is a collection of ductless glands which are positioned through the whole body. The endocrine glands pass their secretions of hormones directly into the blood stream so that they are always adjacent to blood vessels. Hormones are chemicals in the body produced and secreted in the body that regulate the function of a particular tissue or organ (Bing dictionary). These chemical messengers transfer information from one set of cells to another. Despite many
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Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects The administration of medication is common and most important and responsible procedure at my work. There are some current legislation that relate to the prescribing‚supply‚ storage and administration of medication. CQC Essential Standards for Quality and Safety 2010 Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Misuses of Drugs Act 1971 National Assistance Act 1984 The Medicines
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Carbohydrates are made up of carbon‚ hydrogen‚ and oxygen. Carbohydrates are come from plants and provide our bodies with good energy. Carbohydrates are the preferred energy source by the brain. The digestive process begins at the mouth. Chewing stimulates secretion of saliva from slavery glands. The food is mechanically broken down. An enzyme named salivary amylase breaks starch into chunks of glucose called dextrins and maltose(disaccharide maltose). Once the food reaches the stomach‚ the acid in the stomach
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Omalizumab is a drug that is used to discontinue the secretion of IgE antibodies that causes the severe allergic reactions ("Xolair (omalizumab)‚" 2014). This method of treatment is used to lower the level of sensitivity of people have that have severe peanut allergies (Umetsu & Khoriaty‚
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*PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE* Brief Introduction * Peptic Ulcer is a break in the gastric or duodenal mucosa that arises when the normal mucosal defensive factors are impaired or are overwhelmed by aggressive luminal factors such as acid and pepsin. * Ulcers extend through the musvularis mucosae and are usually over 5 mm in diameter. * In the United States‚ there are about 500‚000 new cases per year of peptic ulcer and 4 million ulcer recurrences; the lifetime prevalence of ulcers in the adult
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Ruminant Digestive System Complex structure with four compartments Source: Animal Feeding and Nutrition (Jurgens) Ruminant Characteristics Primarily herbivores Cattle‚ sheep‚ goats‚ deer‚ elk Camelids are “pseodu” ruminants 60-75% of ingesta fermented by microbes before exposed to gastric juices Mouth Tongue Used more by cattle and goats (also use lips) Teeth No upper incisors Used more by sheep (use lips to “sort” feed) Saliva Continual production Cattle: 12 gal/d vs Sheep: 2 gal/d No enzymes;
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INTRODUCTION Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. It is also called Pneumonitis or Bronchopneumonia. Pneumonia can be a serious threat to our health. Although pneumonia is a special concern for older adults and those with chronic illnesses‚ it can also strike young‚ healthy people as well. It is a common illness that affects thousands of people each year in the Philippines‚ thus‚ it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in the country. There are many
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INFECTION CONTROL Pathogen- Infectious agent Colonization- If microorganism is present or invades host‚ grows and/or multiplies but does not cause infection. Communicable disease- if infectious disease can be transmitted from one person to another. -Symptomatic-if pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs/symptoms. -Asymptomatic- if no s/s are present *CHAIN OF INFECTION: 1. An infectious agent or pathogen 2. A reservoir or source for pathogen growth 3. A portal of exit from the
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* Question 1 | | | The period of time when secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop and the potential for sexual reproduction is reached is called [a] . The first menses is called [b] ‚ and the permanent cessation of menses is called [c] | | | | | | | | | | | Correct Answers for: a | puberty | Correct Answers for: b | menarche | Correct Answers for: c | menopause | | | | | * Question 2 | | | Spermatogenesis does not occur at normal core body
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