Hiatal hernias occur when a segment of the stomach protrudes through a hole in the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. And There are 3 different presentations of hiatal hernias; A type 1 hernia is characterised by a weakening of the phrenoesophageal membrane which allows for the oesophageal junction to migrate into the chest cavity. Note that 50% of these Type 1 hernia’s occur in individuals with age 50 years or older
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DRUG ROUTES (1) ORAL ADVANTAGE: It is both the least expensive and generally the least offensive form of medication. They can come in a variety of forms – fast/slow release‚ capsules or coated. Oral medication is convenient‚ painless & easy to take. DISADVANTAGE: Oral medication can have a slower rate of absorption due to the time required to digest and absorb them. Some patients may have difficulty swallowing or unconscious. Oral medication can be affected by food in the gastrointestinal
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Text Edition (10th/11th/12th) is specified if the figure numbers are DIFFERENT in the editions. If figure numbers are the SAME‚ then the edition is not specified. ****502 Students: Read this paragraph **** If you are a 502 student using this guide‚ this is based on Dr. Rust’s lectures in Physiol 201. Topics may have been covered in more detail in 502 or the coverage or emphasis may have been different since many topics in 502 were taught by other professors- so use your notes and slides along
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SENSE- is the ability to perceive stimuli. SENSATION (PERCEPTION)- is the conscious awareness of stimuli received by sensory receptors. GENERAL SENSES- are those with receptors distributed over a large part of the body. SOMATIC SENSES- provides sensory information about the body and the environment. VISCERAL SENSES- are more specialized in structure and are localized to specific parts of the body such as pain and pressure. SPECIAL SENSES- are more specialized in structure such as smell
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ends which are the proximal and distal epiphysis which are coated with articular cartilage which is the hyaline coating cartilage (Anatomy of the long bone (2/2)‚ 2007 cited from bone fixator 2015) Between the long bone is the metaphysis‚ where between the metaphysis and epiphysis located are the epiphyseal plates which support bone growth in childhood (Anatomy of the long bone (2/2)‚ 2007 cited from bone fixator 2015). The long bone is covered with thin membrane called the periosteum which consists
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Mechanisms of Acetaminophen-lnduced Liver Necrosis By Jack A. Hinson‚ Dean W. Roberts‚ and Laura P. James Acetaminophen (paracetamol‚ N-acetyl-p-aminophenol; APAP) is widely used as analgesic and antipyretic drug. At therapeutic doses‚ acetaminophen is safe to be used. Acetaminophen other than aspirin and ibuprofen has only weak anti-inflammatory properties. At higher doses‚ acetaminophen produces a centrilobular hepatic necrosis that can be fatal. Acetaminophen-lnduced Hepatotoxicity Observation/
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1 WHAT IS NUTRITION? Latin derivative‚ nutritio‚ nourish • “All the processes involved in the taking in and utilization of food substances by which growth‚ repair‚ and maintenance of activities in the body as a whole or in any of its parts are accomplished. Includes ingestion‚ digestion‚ absorption‚ and metabolism (assimilation). Some nutrients are capable of being stored by the body in various forms and drawn upon when the food intake is not sufficient.” Tabers
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Human Skeleton 9/12 Notes Bone Biology Bone Biology * Bone is both a tissue and an organ. It is a specific type of biological tissue with its own unique chemical and molecular structure. Bone is a unique combination of organic and inorganic components. * Two levels of study * Macroscopic: gross morphological features * Microscopic: aka histology‚ study of tissues * Two levels of histology * Cellular * Molecular Bone Biology – Macroscopic * All bone in adult skeleton
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Blood a journey through the body. You might find yourself asking‚ what does blood have to do with digestion‚ respiration and circulation? Hopefully‚ after the presentation all of your questions will be answered. When a person thinks of digestion they usually think about what happens in the stomach. A lot has happened to digest the food way before it gets to the stomach. It starts in the mouth or oral cavity. It is a process called mechanical digestion. First‚ Mastication begins. Mastication
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BASIC ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1..............................................Cardiovascular System (Circulatory) Chapter 2..............................................Lymphatic System (Circulatory) Chapter 3..............................................Respiratory System Chapter 4..............................................Digestive System Chapter 5...................................
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