and physiology of the skin in relation to skin breakdown and the development of pressure sores. The skin is composed of 3 layers. The skin which appears to be so thin is still itself divided into epidermis‚ dermis and subcutaneous layer or hypodermis. each layer has its own function and own importance in maintaining the integrity of skin and thereby the whole body structure. He is each part in detail. 1 - epidermis is the topmost layer or rather the visible part of the skin that is composed of 5
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cause tissue damage‚ electrolyte imbalance and organ system failure. There are several different depths of burns: First degree‚ Second degree‚ and Third degree. First degree burns (partial thickness injury) include the epidermis only. The affected skin is able to maintain water vapor and protect against bacteria. Local pain and erythema are present. Blisters appear after 24 hours of injury. The person may experience localized edema‚
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Chapter 6 Integumentary System 6.1 Introduction The skin‚ the largest organ in the body‚ and its accessory structures constitute the integumentary system. 6.2 Skin and its tissues Skin is a protective covering‚ helps regulate body temperature‚ houses sensory receptors‚ synthesizes chemicals‚ and excretes wastes. It is composed of an epidermis and a dermis separated by a basement membrane. A subcutaneous layer‚ not part of the skin‚ lies beneath the dermis. The subcutaneous layer is composed of
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should be taken. Exercise 1: Structures of the Skin obseRvations Before beginning‚ set up a data table similar to this Data Table 1. Fill in the names of the numbered structures. [pic] Skin Diagram (National Library of Medicine at http://nih.nlm.gov) |Data Table 1: Structures of Skin | |Item |Name
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When examining a text and its effect‚ it is important to realise that an audience is composed of multiple individuals‚ each with their own values and interpretations. In The Skin of a Lion‚ the novel by Michael Ondaatje is created from a complex range of interwoven storylines‚ and as a result‚ can evoke many different interpretations from its readers. These readings are evident among the magnificent web of themes‚ motifs and characters‚ spun by Ondaatje. At one stage in the novel‚ the main character
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Second-degree burns Burns extends to middle skin layer‚ dermis Swelling‚ redness and pain observed Burnt area may turn white on touch Blisters develop‚ that ooze a clear fluid Scars may develop Restricts movement‚ if injury occurs at joint Dehydration may occur Healing time varies‚ depends on extent
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In the interesting film The Brass Teapot (2012)‚ directed by Ramaa Mosley and story by Tim Macy. Mosley uses various camera work techniques‚ aural techniques and mise-en- scene to convey the message of the film‚ that ‘greed can bring out the worst in people’ and ‘it’s not worth it in the end’. This is clearly shown throughout the film through the characters. The genre of this film is comedy and drama‚ though it is mostly consisted of dark humour. This particular movie is unique because we‚ the audience
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BIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT WOUND HEALING SPRAY GROUP : C4 Beta 1 GROUP’S MEMBERS : (1) Tan Jing Peng (1300433) (2) Koh Wei See (1300723) (3) Sangeeta A/P Rajindran (1200225) (4) Meera A/P Kalaiselvan (1300607) (5) Thiviya Gunalan (1300633) (6) Velaraasi A/P Mathiyalagan (1300608) DATE OF SUBMISSION : 24 January 2014 CONTENT NO. Title Page 1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of wound 1.2 Type and Causes of wound 1.3 Complications 1.4 Risk
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transplantation upon death. b. Organs for life-saving transplants include the heart‚ liver‚ kidneys‚ lungs‚ pancreas and small intestine c. Examples of tissues that could save or enhance someone’s life include eyes and corneas‚ heart valves‚ bones and skin grafts. d. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services “organdonor.gov” (2012) 113‚620 people are waiting for an organ 18 people will die each day waiting for an organ 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives and enhance over 50 lives
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procedure? What modifier would you use to show a distinct procedural service? Integumentary System Integumentary procedures include incision‚ biopsy removal‚ paring/curettement‚ shaving‚ destruction‚ excision‚ repair‚ adjacent tissue rearrangements‚ grafts‚ flaps‚ and specialized services. Refer to the definitions of surgical
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