Exam 2 bio 226 1. Endocrine Gland = is a ductless gland that releases its secretions directly into the bloodstream Exocrine realeses into ducts 2.sweat tastes salty because it contains dissolved body salts and minerals known as electrolytes. 3.Fingernails are a modification of the epidermis. 4. The dermis is a strong‚ flexible connective tissue layer. Which of the following cell types are likely to be found in the dermis? fibroblasts‚ macrophages‚ and mast cells 5. Keratinocytes
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Teeth * Tears and grind the food‚ breaking it down into smaller fragments. * By the age of 21‚ two sets of teeth have been formed. Deciduous teeth (baby teeth or milk teeth) * Begins to erupt around 6 months ‚ and a baby has a full set of (20 teeth) by the age of 2 years. Permanent Teeth * Enlarge and develop‚ the roots of the milk are reabsorbed‚ and between the ages of 6 and 12 they loosen and fall out. * The teeth are classified according to shape and function as incisors
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GMOs Have Got to Go Do people ever truly know what is in their food? When they pop those irresistible fries into their mouths‚ are they really just eating a potato? According to researchers at Rutgers University‚ one in four people do not know that most of the food they consume is genetically modified (Hallman). “Genetic modification is the process of forcing genes from one species into another entirely unrelated species” (“GMO Defined”). Although some find genetically modified organisms to be beneficial
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ancestry” and “about 1 in every 365 black children is born with sickle cell disease” (“What is Sickle Cell Disease”). Kids can develop one or many symptoms of the disease including chest pain‚ aplastic crisis‚ infections‚ swelling of the hands and feet‚ spleen enlargement and in more severe cases‚ experience a stroke. There are certain medications that help cope with the pain in children‚ but the only known cure is a stem cell transplant. This surgery could involve serious risks and should be deeply considered
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debris. Application of a soft cervical collar to the neck. A patient who was in a motor vehicle crash has fractures of the lower ribs on the left side. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following organs may also be injured? Heart Spleen *Kidney Liver A trauma patient becomes restless and agitated with cyanosis around the mouth. He has diminished breath sounds bilaterally. The priority intervention for this patient is to insert 2 large-caliber IV’s and infuse normal saline
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flavor profile‚ serving calf brains with a black butter‚ kidneys slathered in a cream or mustard sauce‚ and tripe bathed in an apple brandy. Germans‚ not surprisingly‚ have a heartier way of eating their variety meats‚ usually making beef liver and spleen into sausage. In India‚ the variety meats they consume are less popular than in other countries. They eat more goat and lamb. For example‚ goat brain is served in thick gravy as a snack‚ and lamb liver and kidneys are fried with coriander and chilies
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The immune system is made up of many interdependent cell categories such as cells‚ proteins‚ tissues‚ and organs that work together to protect the body. Several of these cell categories partake in a particular function. “The cells of the immune system can engulf bacteria‚ kill parasites or tumor cells‚ or kill viral-infected cells (The Immune System and Primary Immunodeficiency‚ n.d.)”. The immune system is a great teamwork among cells and proteins that work together to deliver defend against infection
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school a car pulled out in front of us and we T-boned. My friend who was behind me didn’t have her seat belt on and with the impact flew into my seat causing the seat and my back to break in two places. I had two crushed and fractured vertebrate‚ torn spleen‚ bruised ribs‚ and severe whiplash. I remember blacking out and when I came to I was gasping for air and at the same time trying to make sure everyone else in the car was ok. Once I calmed down and could breath freely‚ I tried to
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Anemia Anemia is usually defined as a decrease in amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. When anemia comes on slowly the symptoms are often vague and may include: feeling tired‚ weakness‚ shortness of breath or a poor ability to exercise. Anemia that comes on quickly often has greater symptoms which may include: confusion‚ feeling like one is going to pass out‚ and an increased desire to
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Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia‚ Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most known cancer found amongst children beginning from age zero to nineteen. The numbers continue to increase further more children are known to have Leukemia. This childhood cancer takes the most lives than any other‚ there are many different treatments used the most popular ones are Stem cell Transplant and chemotherapy. All these procedures have numerous side effects that can worsen and cause the child negative impacts‚ but
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