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    direction then it could be fatal to the body. For example in the body the blood has a pH value of around 7.35 to 7.45‚ if the bloods pH value goes down to 6.9 then a person could die of a diabetic coma. If it goes up to 7.9 then a person could die of tetany or lock-jaw. Some examples of different pH values in the body are; Stomach acid:   0.7 to 1.9 arterial blood plasma:   7.35 to 7.45 secretions of the pancreas:   8.1 saliva: 5 to 8   The wide variation of saliva depends on the food you eat.

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    The focus of the investigation explored the fundamental properties of cardiac muscle on a cane toad’s (Bufo marinus) heart and the adaptive ability of the heart to produce a response when subject to different conditions of temperature‚ stretch on contractile force‚ substances of acetylcholine‚ adrenaline and atropine‚ and increased frequency of stimulus. Regarding Figure 1‚ the regular heartbeat and contraction force of the toad was identified to demonstrate the difference between atrial contractions

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    Study Guide for Exam 1

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    Fluid and Electrolytes Know the causes‚ nursing assessment findings and treatments for: Fluid Volume Excess (Overload): heart failure‚ renal failure‚ abnormal fluid shift‚ treat with diuretics and fluid restriction or sodium restrictions‚ record i&o’s‚ bounding pulse‚ JDV‚ crackles in lungs (from PE)‚ SOB‚ PITTING EDEMA Fluid Volume Deficit (Hypo-Volemia): shift from plasma into ICF with sodium loss‚ treat with isotonic fluids‚ blood products for blood loss‚ low BP‚ increase HR‚ weak thready pulse

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    A. The Patient with A Disturbance in Oxygenation Objectives: At the end of this unit the student will be able to: 1. Identify the natural defense mechanisms of the respiratory system‚ and correlate changes in these defense mechanisms with respiratory dysfunction. 2. Describe effects of aging on the respiratory system. 3. Identify significant assessment data that should be obtained from a patient. 4. Describe pH and the mechanisms that regulate acid-base balance. 5. Describe the common

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    What is Biological Psychology? It is the study of the physiological‚ evolutionary‚ and developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience. It is synonymous with the terms biopsychology‚ physiological‚ and behavioral neuroscience. Much of biological psychology is devoted to studying brain functioning. Physiology is the study of body processes- the dynamic of tissue and organ system of the body. It is the study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior. Areas of Biological

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    Components of Animal Feed

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    Chapter 9 (Nutrients and Feedstuffs) Nutrient – component of feed that aids in the support of life Feed – any material‚ after ingestion by the animal‚ that is capable of being digested‚ absorbed and utilized * Not all feed is utilized Lignin – indigestible * Lignin is what the outer wall of a plant cell * The older the plant is the more lignin it has Components of animal feed * Water – (#1 most important nutrient) * Dry matter * Inorganic matter (minerals)

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    11/7/2011 CHAPTER 18 ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Identify the endocrine glands and their hormones.  Gain an understanding of the functions of these hormones in the body.  Analyze medical terms related to the endocrine glands and their hormones.  Identify abnormal conditions resulting from excessive and deficient secretions of the endocrine glands.  Describe laboratory tests and clinical procedures related to endocrinology‚ and recognize relevant abbreviations.  Apply your new knowledge

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    hGH - Human Growth Hormone 1. Produced by Anterior Pituitary Gland 2. Targets of hGH are Bone‚ muscle‚ skin‚ adipose tissue and liver 3. Effects of hGH are to promote protein synthesis‚ encourage use of fats for fuel‚ and elevate blood glucose by decreasing uptake and increasing glycogen breakdown 4. Regulation of hGH is hormonal 5. hGH is a protein 6. hGH is water soluble 7. hGH is protein kinase activation 8. Endocrine disorders - Hyper secretion causes Giantism in children and Acromegaly

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    Rebekah May Taylor - 20086758 The Role of Nutrition in Health and Diet-related Diseases Contents 1. Metabolic Processes 3 1.1. Anabolism 3 1.2. Catabolism 4 1.3. Digestion and Absorption 6 1.4. Amino Acid Interconversion 1.5. Respiration 8 1.5.1. Glycolysis 8 1.5.2. Link Reaction 9 1.5.3. Krebs Cycle 9 1.5.4. Electron Transport Chain 10 1.5.5. Anaerobic Respiration 10 2

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    Etymology Epidemiology (Occurrence) The frequency depends on the incidence of natural disasters and environmental trauma‚ e.g. earthquakes. In local areas where there are epidemics of viral myositis (muscle inflammation) In urban areas with a high incidence of drug and alcohol abuse Causes little or no death unless it is associated with the secondary complications of rhabdomyolysis‚ including hyperkalemia‚ hypocalcemia‚ and acute kidney injury It tends to affect males more than females because

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