· Glucose‚ ATP · Sugar converted from the foods we eat (mitochondria is the responsible cell). · Basic nutrient of the cell. · Building blocks for energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). · Process known as metabolism – the cellular function of converting nutrients into energy. · EMT · Min. lv. Of cert. for ambulance personnel. · Provide basic lv. Medical and trauma care & trans. to medical facility. · Responsibility: · Personal safety · Safety of the crew‚ patient‚ and bystanders
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Written Report: Prolonged Immobilization I. A. Definition Defined as prolonged inactivity‚ bed rest and immobilization were widely used in the early days of rehabilitative science in the management of trauma and acute and chronic illness‚ before the physiologic effects were well understood. It was generally assumed that rest fostered healing of the affected part of the body. However‚ while it has beneficial effects to soft tissue healing and to bone healing after fractures among a myriad of other
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Abortion is the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to 28 weeks of amenorrhea. Uganda ’s laws and policies addressing abortion are unclear‚ confusing‚ and often contradictory. Consequently‚ although abortion is legal to preserve the life or mental or physical health of a woman and in cases of sexual assault‚ many people‚ including health care professionals‚ are under the impression that abortion is illegal. Current legislation. The current
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A common theme that has been discussed regarding the adversities that immigrants experience when arriving to the America are the social and cultural clashes between immigrants and citizens. What I find interesting is the conflicts pertaining to the health care system. Based on previous lectures‚ immigrants tend to mistrust the American health care system due to difference in medical remedies and the language spoken. I know first-hand that my mother would prefer to have a Ghanaian physician‚ as opposed
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Morales‚ Marinel M. Dr. Annie Cu Gallardo BSE-Biological Sciences III-3 Microbiology (Lecture) Microbiology Written Report REPORT NO. 1 Prokaryotes: Bacteria Most of us have been conditioned to think of bacteria as invisible‚ potentially harmful little creatures. Actually‚ relatively few species of bacteria cause disease in humans‚ animals‚ plants‚ or any other organisms. In fact‚ all organisms made up of eukaryotic cells probably evolved from bacteria-like organisms‚ which were some
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“Abortion is defined as the ending of a pregnancy before birth” (O’ Brien). “Half the percentage of women getting an abortion done is below the age of 25” (Buzzle 1). “Abortions caused by rape‚ incest and possible health concerns to mother or baby constitute just seven percent” (1). A little more than half of the abortions performed‚ are on women who have never been married (1). Abortion is one of the most debated topics in today’s society (1). Many people have opposing sides‚ in which they take
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The Liberal Reforms (1906-1914) To what extent did the Liberal Reforms (1906-1914) improve the lives of the British people? Between 1906 and 1914‚ the lives of many British people were improved due to the introduction of a series of welfare reforms by the Liberal Government. Yet in 1906‚ the Liberals won the general election based on the values of "old" Liberalism‚ which favoured Laissez-Faire rather than government intervention. However‚ with the resignation of Campbell-Bannerman in 1908‚ and
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includingpost-cesareansection) | a) < 10 minutes after delivery of the placenta | | | | | 2 | 1 | | b) 10 minutes after delivery of the placenta to < 4 weeks | | | | | 2 | 2 | | c) > 4 weeks | | | | | 1 | 1 | | d) Puerperal sepsis | | | | | 4 | 4 | Pregnancy | | NA* | NA* | NA* | NA* | 4* | 4* | Rheumatoid arthritis | a) On immunosuppressive therapy | 2 | 1 | 2/3* | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | | b) Not on immunosuppressive therapy | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY A Girl- child refers to a young female human being below the age of majority‚ according to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (Oxford‚ 2012). Girl child marriage‚ also known as early marriage age refers to marriage of a child younger than 18 years old in accordance to article one of the conventions on the rights of the child. Reproductive Health is a state of complete physical‚ mental and social well being and not merely the absence
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Exam 2 Study Guide w/ Chapters 15‚ 16‚ 17 1) Innate Immunity (p.446): A defenses against pathogens that is present at birth. Two major lines of defense; 1. Physical : Skin (epidermis + dermis) and mucous membranes 2. Internal: Cell and chemicals that inactivate or kill invaders Adaptive immunity (p.446): The body’s ability to recognize and defend itself against distinct invaders and their products. 2) Five attributes of adaptive immunity (p.471) 1. Specificity: When the immune response acts
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