Bipedalism & Human Birth: The Obstetric Dilemma Over hundreds of thousands of years‚ the human body has evolved in many different ways to help us adapt to our ever changing environment. The obstetric dilemma refers to changes in the female pelvic region as a result of our evolution towards bipedalism‚ and the resulting difficulties in childbirth. When assessing gestation periods‚ premature births and maternal & infant health‚ the question comes up as to why the human body has evolved in
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Temperature reveals the body’s thermoregulation. Temperature is assessed in three ways: the way the patient feels to the touch‚ the way they say they feel‚ and taking the body’s core temperature using a thermometer. Pulse indicates the arterial contraction rate and should be taken for the
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functions – waterproofing - resists dehydration – UV radiation – harmful chemicals • vitamin D synthesis – skin is first step of synthesis – liver and kidneys complete process • sensation – skin is our most extensive sense organ • thermoregulation – thermoreceptors – vasoconstriction (when cold)/ vasodilation (when hot) • transdermal absorption – administration of certain drugs steadily through thin skin Structure of the Skin Cell Types and Layers of the of the Epidermis Hair
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Developmental Psychology Prelim 1 review Spring 2012 The exam will include material from lecture (including 2/20)‚ the textbook (chapters 1 – 4‚ plus the section on gross motor skills in chapter 5‚ p. 171 – 174)‚ video‚ and the supplemental readings. The questions will be a mix of multiple-choice‚ very-short answer (a few words or a sentence)‚ not-so-short answer (a few sentences)‚ and an essay question. The outline integrates material from the text‚ readings‚ videos‚ and lecture‚
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The data includes health-seeking behaviors‚ activity intolerance‚ ineffective coping‚ and ineffective thermoregulation. The third step in the nursing process is to set goals. The ultimate goal is to keep the client system stable. From the goals‚ a plan is created‚ which focuses on strengthening lines of defense and resistance. That plan is implemented using primary
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All living organisms maintain a complex dynamic equilibrium‚ or homeostasis‚ which is constantly challenged by internal or external adverse effects‚ termed stressors.[4‚5] Thus‚ stress is defined as a state in which homeostasis is actually threatened or perceived to be so; homeostasis is re-established by a complex repertoire of behavioral and physiological adaptive responses of the organism Our biological stress response was designed for survival and is regulated by both the neural and endocrine
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is essential to the body and its functions‚ promoting bodily rest and rejuvenation in the neurons and other cells that are replaced or repaired during times of sleep. Sleep has been proposed to conserve energy‚ detoxify the brain‚ and control thermoregulation within the brain ( Maquet 2001). Ultimately‚ since sleep is so essential to the human body‚ scientist recommend approximately eight hours of sleep a night to promote efficient performance and thinking. On the other hand‚ within this fast paced
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References CHAPTER 3 Physiological Effects of Sleep Deprivation 3.1 The First Major Physiological Study - Kleitman‚ 1923 3.2 The Next Fifty Years 3.3 Body Restitution and Sleep 3.4 Effects on Exercise 3.5 The Control of Body Temperature (Thermoregulation) 3.6 Other Aspects of Homeostasis 3.7 Update on Hormone Changes 3.8 The Immune System 3.9 Conclusions about Sleep Deprivation in Humans References CHAPTER 4 Body Restitution and Sleep 4.1 Tissue Restitution : Protein Turnover and
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Essay Questions Exam 3 Chapter 40 a. Describe a key function of each of the four types of tissues found in animals. 1. Epithelial tissue (squamous‚ columnar‚ cuboidal) makes up the lining and coverings. This type of tissue is found in the skin (epidermis and dermis)‚ surrounding the organs of the body‚ and outer layer of capillaries (diffusion). 2. Connective tissue (loose‚ adipose‚ blood‚ fibrous‚ bone) holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying tissues. A collagenous
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Fall 2012 BISC 120Lg – M/W/F 10 A.M. section EXAM 3 Instructor: Dr. Karla Heidelberg PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 1.DO NOT start until instructed. 2.Make sure you have a total of 9 pages. Instructions for filling in the Blue Scantron Answer Sheet: 1. Enter your name in the NAME field (your last name first)‚ and fill in the appropriate bubbles. 2. Enter your USC STUDENT ID NUMBER in the field labeled IDENTIFICATION NUMBER‚ and fill in the appropriate bubbles
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