powdered form. Ginger has natural blood thinning properties and should not be used before surgery or on people that take anticoagulants. Although used for nausea‚ ginger must be used with caution in pregnant women because of its potential to cause uterine contractions. Ginger root should not be used by individuals taking medications for diabetes‚ and hypertension. Ginger root may increase the effects of anticoagulants‚ barbiturates‚ beta blockers‚ and diabetes medications. Used in low doses‚ ginger
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A woman‚ after a bout with uterine cancer had a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). Before its removal‚ however‚ she had several eggs removed for possible fertilization in the future. Now married‚ the woman wishes to have a child with her husband. Obviously she cannot bear the child herself‚ so the couple utilizes a company to find a surrogate mother for them. The husband’s sperm is used to fertilize one of the wife’s eggs‚ and is implanted in the surrogate mother. The couple pays all
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Organization of the human body Human anatomy and physiology – study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomy- the scientific discipline that investigates the structure of the human body. Physiology – The scientific discipline that investigates the process of functions of living things. 6 Structural levels 1. Chemical level – atoms combine to form molecules 2. Cell level – Molecule form organelles 3. Tissue level – similar and surrounding material make up tissues
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the gender stereotypes hidden within the scientific language of biology. Some points that stood out to me were She points out how within the female cycle‚ menstruation must necessarily be judged as a failure‚ more precisely "debris" of the uterine lining‚ resulting from the death of tissue. On the other hand‚ she says‚ male reproductive physiology is evaluated differently. (Page 3: 486) It is also remarkable how "femininely" the egg behaves and how "masculinity" the sperm. The egg is seen
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Prenatal Development-The Miracle of Life Have you ever thought about what an absolute miracle your life is? Imagine how you came to be. Out of thousands of eggs and millions of sperm‚ one egg and one sperm united to produce you. Had the union of sperm and egg come a day or even a month earlier or later‚ you might have been every different‚ maybe the opposite sex or with blonde hair of longer legs. Conception occurs when a single sperm cell from the male unites with an ovum (egg) in the females’
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sole purpose of preparing for and maintaining a normal pregnancy. Under usual circumstances for women in the child-bearing years‚ the body goes through a series of monthly hormonal changes that cause an egg follicle to develop in the ovary‚ and the uterine lining to prepare for a potential pregnancy. If pregnancy doesn’t occur‚ the lining and egg are removed through menses‚ or a woman’s period. If pregnancy does occur‚ the reproductive system is responsible for maintaining the pregnancy throughout
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without redness or swelling‚ and can be discontinued when this bag’s infusion is complete. 1. Prior to discontinuing the IV Pitocin (oxytocin)‚ which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? A) Vital signs. B) Vaginal discharge. C) Uterine firmness. D) Oral intake. Correct answer(s): C 2. What is the priority nursing diagnosis for Marie‚ who is experiencing residual effects of epidural anesthesia? A) Risk for injury. B) Impaired physical mobility. C) Altered urinary elimination
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Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy‚ usually done during the first 28 weeks of the pregnancy. There are many different forms of abortion‚ as well as different consequences to each way that abortion is done. Although every women has their own reason for making the decision of having an abortion done‚ most of the time they choose to have an abortion without knowing the consequences or effects that can occur throughout the year. While there are several different methods to having an abortion
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Yearly‚ around 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats euthanized in the United States‚ these high numbers are the result of unplanned litters. There are many beneficial reasons to spay or neuter your pet. In addition‚ spaying and neutering reduces the number of animals in the streets becoming beneficial to the community. Pet owners should spay and neuter their pets because of the behavioral benefits it provides‚ medical benefits‚ and reduces pet overpopulation. First‚ due to high levels of testosterone
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In pregnancy‚ the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) plays an important role for the equilibrium of salt and water in mother and child. All components of the RAAS are altered during pregnancy (1‚ 2). Renin concentrations are elevated due to extra-renal secretion in decidua and ovaries through estrogen stimulation (2). An increase in angiotensinogen production in the liver is observed in pregnant women. By contrast‚ the angiotensin-converting enzyme is reduced. These changes result in an
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