the spinal cord and brain. This is a result of loss of oligodendrocytes and scarring of white matter in the nervous system. Also‚ demyelination in MS is inflammation caused by an autoimmune response. The inflammation prevents proper recovery and repair of axonal myelination. 10. How does an MRI and spinal tap help confirm the diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis? (1 point) -- An MRI helps confirm the diagnosis of MS because it examines the cerebrospinal fluid detecting any abnormalities. A spinal tap
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1. (5 pts) Describe the metabolic process providing your energy while you were walking (at an easy pace) before the bee stung you. Include which molecules are being consumed. The metabolic process providing my energy while I was walking at an easy pace is aerobic metabolism. During aerobic metabolism‚ mitochondria absorb from the surrounding cytoplasm these molecules: ADP‚ phosphate ions‚ O2‚ and organic substances like pyruvate. These molecules go through the citric acid cycle. The electron
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The midbrain is the portion of the brainstem that connects the hindbrain and the forebrain. This region of the brain is involved in auditory and visual responses as well as motor function. The hindbrain extends from the spinal cord and is composed of the met encephalon and myelecephalon. Image of the brain:  Function of the respiratory system: Your respiratory system is made up of the organs in your body that help you to breathe. The goal of breathing is to deliver
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Name Professor English 1000 16 April 2013 Chiropractic Care A study at Florida Atlantic University found that people who underwent chiropractic adjustments had a fifteen percent lower rate of the flu than people who didn ’t have their backs cracked. People often go to chiropractors to receive treatment for back pain‚ neck pain‚ headaches‚ car accidents‚ repetitive motion injuries or strains‚ and sports injuries. Twenty million Americans use chiropractic services every year. Chiropractic represents
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considered the gold standard treatment for people who are unable to void or empty their bladder completely. This procedure can also be undertaken by patients who have neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis‚ Parkinson disease‚ cerebral vascular‚ Spinal injuries and also spina bifida patients. However patients with dexterity problems‚ visual or physical impairment may find it difficult to undertake so a thorough assessment should be carried out prior to the procedure. In some cases emotional psychological
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continuous with spinal cord EMBRYONIC BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AT 5 WEEKS (secondary brain vesicles develop) 1. Prosencephalon a. Diencephalon (dia‚ through + encephalos‚ brain) * Becomes THALAMUS‚ a major relay center b. Telencephalon (telos‚ end) * Becomes CEREBRUM in adult brain 2. Rhombencephalon a. Metencephalon (meta‚ after) * Adjacent to mesencephalon * Forms CEREBELLUM and PONS in adult brain b. Myelencephalon (myelon‚ spinal cord) * Becomes
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Lab 4 Histology Name AL List the four types of tissue found in the human body and give an example of each. 1. Epithelial 2. Connective 3. Muscular 4. Nervous Epithelial tissue What are the characteristics of epithelial tissue? it never has contact with another cell‚ it always has a free surface. They contain no blood vessels (avascular) and depend on underlying tissues for needed nutrients and oxygen sources to maintain homeostasis. it is usually very thin for this reason
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The Cell P2 – Describe the four main tissue types in the body Inside the body‚ there are four mains types of tissue which include the Epithelial‚ Muscular‚ Nervous and Connective. Tissues are known as groups of cells which have a certain structure to retain a specific job. Epithelial Tissue covers the body surface and forms the lining for most internal cavities. It protects our insides‚ it’s known as the skin. It also absorbs in the intestinal lining and stomach‚ otherwise known as the gut. It
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Noemi Jimenez Topic: Scoliosis General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about the deformity‚ scoliosis Central idea: Today‚ I would like to share with you what scoliosis is‚ how one gets scoliosis‚ and what are the options one has on preventing scoliosis from getting worse. INTRODUCTION Preview of speech: Scoliosis is a rapidly growing deformity in the United Stated‚ 3 out of 4 children in an elementary school sized classroom have scoliosis and only 1 will
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Patient education is a vital part of patient-centered nursing care. To promote learning and better health‚ the nurse utilizes the nursing process which includes: assessment‚ diagnosis‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert & Hall‚ 2013‚ p. 206). First‚ a thorough assessment of the patient’s learning needs‚ readiness to learn‚ and any barriers to learning needs to be completed. With this information‚ a nursing diagnosis and goals can be established and a plan can be developed
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