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    2) The primary functions of the circulatory system is to supply blood to all of its tissues‚ transport nutrients to its cells‚ and transport gas. The circulatory system also makes sure that thermoregulation‚ keeping internal environment within temperature range‚ takes place to maintain homeostasis. Lastly‚ the circulatory system keeps the body from harm by fixing any damages done to the body and providing protection against unwanted organisms. 3) The circulatory system itself has three major

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    Natalie Sullivan 6/4/2013 Nursing Care Plans Care Plan: Post Partum Patient’s initials: SR Date of Care: 5/6/2013 Assessment Data: * G1P1 * C/S on 5/5/2013 at 1832 * Incision at suprapubic region * Staples mid right side to end of left side of incision * Steri strips on right side of incision r/t to removal of 5 staples because staples were loose * Pt complaining of pain in lower abdomen * Pt complaining of “uncomfortableness” at incision

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    is used to create the materials necessary to grow. The amount of TSH produced is controlled by negative feedback. Homeostasis‚ or the maintenance of a constant internal environment is also mainly controlled by negative feedback. For example‚ thermoregulation works because if the temperature falls below normal the body will initiate a response such as shivering‚ however as the temperature returns to normal the corrective mechanism will be reduced. Similarily negative feedback also controls Osmoregulation

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    the lowest body temperatures ever recorded which someone has recovered from was a staggering 13.0 degrees Celsius involving a young girl aged 7 in Sweden‚ December 2010. HYPERTHERMIA Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more head than it releases. Extreme temperature levels become a medical emergency requiring treatment to prevent disability or death. This is often caused by heat stroke and adverse reactions to

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    Contents Advice for care home managers and staff 2 What are the risks? The effects of heat on health 3 Further information 5   2 Supporting vulnerable people before and during a heatwave – Advice for care home managers and staff Advice for care home managers and staff Severe heat is dangerous to everyone‚ ESPECIALLY OLDER and DISABLED PEOPLE‚ AND THOSE LIVING IN CARE HOMES. During a heatwave‚ when temperatures remain abnormally high for longer than a couple of days‚ it can prove fatal

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    1/29 Function of nervous system Basically designed to keep you alive Essentially you can adapt to whatever environment you’re in and stay alive Adapt to be able to do behaviors Drugs have direct effect on NS Synaptic transmission Started out neuron centric until about 10 years ago Basically looked at how drugs affect neurons and what role neurons play in behaviors How neurons were communicating with other neurons or other cells in body All drugs changed what was happening at synapse

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    As a second‚ and soon to be third year student at Augustana College‚ I have already been able to immerse myself in a number of classes within my interest fields of Environmental Studies and Geography. The Anthropocene is no new topic among these classes‚ especially in Geography. We study the Anthropocene as a very real presence in our world and acknowledge the harmful effects on our environment occurring within this geological age. I have studied some of these effects directly in my environmental

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    RATIONALE | EVALUATION | Subjective:n/aObjective: * Preterm birth (36 weeks) * Weight: 1.75kgs. * Cool and dry skin. * Temperature: 33.6 degrees Celsius. * Poor muscle tone. * Placed under two droplights.Nursing Diagnosis: Ineffective thermoregulation related to immaturity. | Vaginal birthPretermPoor muscle developmenthypothermia | After 1 hour of nursing intervention‚ patient will maintain normal body temperature from 36.5-37.5 | (1)Monitor the neonate’s Body temperature until discharge(2)

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    The matured Emperor Penguin’s appearance contributes to the penguin’s ability to retain heat and the black colourings of the penguin’s head‚ back and wings. Because the majority of the Emperors colouring is black‚ the penguin is able to absorb all of the wavelengths of light‚ while reflecting none. This aspect consequently means that the Emperor is able to efficiently absorb heat and light from the sun and warm its body up relatively fast. Another favourable aspect of the Emperor Penguins development

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    Normal Thyroid Essay The thyroid is located in the neck superior to the thyroid cartilage‚ also known as the “Adam’s apple”. It has two lobes which are joined by an isthmus. The thyroid gland has a sufficient blood supply which consists of four arteries to ensure adequate blood flow‚ thyroid bruit with enlargement‚ and “C” cells interspersed with follicular cells. The Superior thyroid artery branches off the common carotid artery and the inferior thyroid artery which branches off the Subclavian

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