salt and water in the body as nephrons are located here to reabsorb water according to the demand of water needed by the body. The last layer is the pelvis. The major function of this renal pelvis is to act as a funnel for urine to flow until the ureter. A failed functioning kidney is very harmful for the organism. The organism may suffer and external medical assistance is required to keep the organism alive. Objective: To
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Organ Systems and their functions I. Integumentary System Functions to protects against environmental hazards; helps control body temperature. Composed of Skin and derivates Epidermis – covers surface; protects deeper tissues Keratinocytes – waterproofing Melanocytes – pigment –protects against UV light Dermis – Nourishes epidermis; provides strength; contains exocrine glands Collagenous tissue – strength Skin Derivates A. Hair– protection and warmth (vellus – fine un-pigmented hair: terminal
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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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Chapter 1: The Human Body: An Orientation Chapter Practice Test This activity contains 20 questions. Which of the following best defines physiology? The study of all chemical reactions that occur within body cells. The study of how the body parts work and carry out their life-sustaining activities. The study of tissues. The study of the structure of body parts and their relationships to one another. Which of the following best describes macroscopic anatomy? The study
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Neurologic Pre - operative/ Post- operative: Client is conscious‚ coherent‚ responsive and communicates well. He is able to recall past memories and has normal cognitive ability. He is oriented to time‚ place and person but is depressed regarding his current situation. Client is able to express his concerns to his family. Anatomy and Physiology SpinalCord The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system of the human body. It is a vital pathway that conducts electrical signals
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MALE REPRODUCTION MALE REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY Testis - 2 compartments: interstitial tissue containing the Leydig cells that synthesize and secrete testosterone and the seminiferous tubules that produce spermatozoa and contain Sertoli cells Leydig cells and testosterone synthesis - Leydig cells mainly produce testosterone - T is a prohormone for synthesis of estradiol (vs. aromatase) and DHT (via. 5-alpha-reductase) - many effects of T are mediated via estradiol (esp in
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HOMEOSTASIS BIOLOGY I BIO091 Prepared by: Nur Syakireen Bt. Ishak SCOPE •Definition and importance of homeostasis •Homeostatic organ •Negative and positive feedback mechanisms •Blood-glucose regulation •Thermoregulation •Osmoregulation DEFINITON & IMPORTANCE OF HOMEOSTASIS Homeostasis • Homeostasis: • is the steady state of physiological condition of the body. • it is the physiological processes by which organisms maintain a constant & balanced internal environment. • In achieving
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________ cavities are spaces between bones. D) Synovial Which of the following is an example of catabolism? B) break down of glycogen into individual glucose molecules C A long chain of simple sugars would be a: A) polysaccharide. Which of the following statements is most correct of homeostatic imbalance? C) It is considered the cause of most diseases. The figure below represents a nucleic acid. In humans‚ the majority of it is synthesized by aerobic cellular respiration. It is the
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Situation: Your thirst and hunger centers tell you that you are dehydrated and hungry. You decide a cold water (or beer if you fancy) and chicken wings will satisfy such desires. You need to reach for your frosty beverage on the counter directly in front of you. Your starting point should be anatomical position. Instructions: (Part 1) Specify the movements‚ muscles‚ bones‚ and joints involved in reaching for the glass and bringing it to your mouth. As in the previous Application Assignment
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Medical Transcription Research Paper The medical field is a vast branch of science and can lead to a very rewarding career. There are millions of medical doctors across the globe. Each country has a set of ethics and standards of education that must be met to become a physician. Some countries have stricter standards and longer periods of residency than others. In the United States‚ a medical doctorate can take at least eight years to complete and even longer if a specialized career is
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