Biology exam Endocrine system: Hormones: chemical messengers that coordinate the body’s activates. Substances secreted by cells that act to regulate the activity of other cells in the body. They are part of the endocrine system and they are slow acting but have a longer affect than neurotransmitters. Functions: * regulate growth‚ development‚ behavior‚ and reproduction. * Maintain homeostasis * Regulate metabolism and water and mineral balance * Respond to external stimuli
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The Dog Domestic dog‚ carnivorous mammal‚ generally considered the first domesticated animal. The domesticated dog has coexisted with human beings as a working partner and household pet in all eras and cultures since the days of the cave dwellers. It is generally believed that the direct ancestor of the domestic dog is the wolf‚ originally found throughout Europe‚ Asia‚ and North America. Remains of a dog‚ estimated to be 10‚500 years old‚ have been found in Idaho. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:
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Order Pseudophyllidae Cyclophyllidae Family Diphylobothriidae Taeniidae Species Diphylobothrium Latum (Broad or fish tapeworm) Diphylobothrium Mansoni Taenia Saginata (Beef tapeworm) Taenia Solium (Pork tapeworm) Geo D - Common in Europe‚ in Baltic countries‚ central Europe & Ireland - Asia‚ in Russia‚ China‚ Japan & Manchuria - Africa‚ in Uganda & Madagascar - America‚ in the Great Lakes region & Canada Far East & USA A human tapeworm of worldwide distribution - Worldwide
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Disturbances of Growth Congenital Anomalies Agnesia: complete absence of an organ. Aplasia: complete failure of development of an organ. It is represented by fibrous tissue. Hypoplasia: Failure of an organ to reach the full adult size. Atrophy Definition: decrease in size and weight of organ or tissue due to decrease in size and / or number of its cells. Atrophic cells are usually replaced by firbous tissue‚ less commonly by fatty tissue. Types of atrophy: Physiologic Atrophy: **Atrophy
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A Case Study On Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Medical-Surgical Nursing Submitted To: Prof. Regie B. Tumala Submitted By: Aiceledne M. Else BIOGRAPHIC DATA Name: DR Age: 3 years & 8 months Gender: Male Date of birth: May 2‚ 2005 Existing Diagnosis: Acute Glomerulonephritis‚ Post infection Past Medical History: Mother claimed that it’s DR’s 3rd hospitalization:
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Aspartame: What Is It And What Effects Does it Have on Your Body? Aspartame‚ also known Acesulfame Potassium (Hull‚ 2006)‚ is commonly known by brand names NutraSweet‚ Equal‚ Sweet One and Spoonful. Aspartame is found in thousands of foods‚ drinks‚ candy‚ gum‚ vitamins‚ health supplements and even pharmaceuticals. This artificial sweetener is the most popular in the United States‚ is 200 times sweeter than sucrose the accepted standard for sweetness‚ and is also the most dangerous substance
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Daily Living WNL- Within Normal Limits PERL- Pupils Equal Right Left PEARL- Pupils equal and reactive to light SOB-Shortness of breath PID- Pelvic inflammatory disease STI- Sexually Transmitted infection Priapism- Persistent erection Ureters = 2 tubes t 3’s‚ 2 kidneys(p3) *Hematuria = blood in urine* Urethra= 1 bladder‚ 1 external opening Cephalic- Head (p7) Caudal- tail Dextrocardia- heart on the wrong side Idiopathic- No known cause Subungual Hematoma (p8) -Blood underneath
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Maternity Test 2 A woman who is pregnant for the third time is referred to as a: Multigravida A woman who is 8 weeks pregnant has a daughter age 5 and a son age 2. Previously‚ she had a spontaneous abortion at 12 weeks’ gestation. Therefore‚ she is gravida _4____‚ para ___2__. A woman’s last normal menstrual period began July 4. Using Nägele’s rule‚ what would be her estimated date of delivery? April 11 A woman comes to the physician’s office because she has missed a menstrual period
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Biology – Assignment One Cells. Question One Explain the roles of the main components and features of a cell to the cell function. A typical animal cell is rounded in shape‚ surrounded by a cell membrane. This holds in the cytoplasm‚ which contains other structures such as the nucleus‚ ribosomes‚ and mitochondria. Each cell has tiny structures inside called organelles; each type of organelle performs a particular function. For example there are mitochondria (power stations)‚ ribosomes (protein
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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE WITH HONOURS ------------------------------------------------- NBNC 2607 CLINICAL PRACTICE 14 SEMESTER JAUNARY/ 2012 ------------------------------------------------- THE NURSING CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF CLIENT WITH PYELONEPHRITIS MATRICULATION NO : 880426565278001 IDENTITY CARD NO. : 880426-56-5278 TELEPHONE NO. : 0173127220 E-MAIL : zatil_qma@yahoo.com LEARNING CENTRE : PETALING JAYA
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