the heart which pumping and transporting blood to the body through blood vessels which is the other part of the cardiovascular system. The blood vessels consist of veins‚ capillaries‚ and arteries. Each one of the blood vessels has a specific function such as arteries which transfer the blood from the heart to the whole body‚ and veins which have the reverse process which carries the blood back to the heart. This is a simple definition of cardiovascular system. Then this essay will talk about the
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examination also shows distention in her varicose veins. Blood tests reveal a low level of proteins in the plasma. Discussion Questions 1. Based on the patient history and the signs and symptoms‚ identify the fluid imbalance the patient is experiencing with rationale. (See: Edema) 2. Discuss the four general causes of edema and how they apply in the case of this specific patient. (See: Causes of Edema) 3. Discuss the swelling‚ sores‚ varicose vein distention‚ and other effects that edema can have
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Martina Brauer October 4‚ 2013 Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent Book Review Latin American Veins are Still Open and Wounded Open Veins of Latin America is the book to remember. Uruguayan author Eduardo Galeano is responsible for the creation of this relevant and controversial masterpiece‚ which follows the history of Latin America and the Caribbean through centuries of struggle against poverty and those imperial powers who abused of Latin
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During the Glorious Thirty‚ Bretagne knew a strong rural exodus. In this way‚ Yves Rocher decided to create an activity generating employment in her hometown. Their first products were cream against hemorrhoids and varicose vein. The originality of Yves Rocher was it was one of the first to sell products by “correspondence” (will be manage by Isabel Derroisné in 1995). This kind of marketing strategy knew a big success and helped Yves Rocher to open her first factory called « les Brelles » at La
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She finds out that Kathy has haemorrhoids. Being a good neighbour‚ Janice goes to the pharmacy and buys Kathy some haemorrhoid ointment‚ which she takes to Kathy. Kathy is very embarrassed. Scenario 2 Jo has got an appointment for her varicose veins to be operated on at the local day surgery. Jo has to go for a pre-op appointment at the day surgery a week before the operation. While at the pre-op appointment‚ a letter is printed off with details of the operation and what Jo needs to do. The details
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out of the capillaries into interstitial space. Lymph fluid then flows to the lymph nodes‚ which act as filters. The fluid is transported to the circulatory system routed through the lymphatic duct and thoracic duct to the right and left subclavian veins. Lymphatic fluid is moved by intrinsic contractions of the lymphatic vessels or by extrinsic compression caused by skeletal muscle contractions. Lymphedema is an abnormal condition in which poor function of the lymphatic system allows fluid to buildup
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side of the spine. One kidney is located below the spleen on the left side of the body‚ whereas the other kidney is located just below the liver. The kidneys receive blood from the paired renal arteries and the blood is drained into the paired renal veins. In a human body‚ the kidneys process about 200 quarts of blood to sift out about 2 quarts of waste products and extra water everyday. Kidneys also produce various hormones. The function as two main functions- excretion and osmoregulation. Excretion
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leg swelled and 3 weeks later it was not any better. My leg and foot swelled and I could not even wear shoes. The slightest movement or touch hurt No allergies to anything Warmth‚ tenderness‚ swelling and redness of the lower left leg Varicose veins in the lower leg The following tests were performed: CBC IgE levels An ultrasound of the leg The following drugs were administered: Ibuprofen Amoxicillin by mouth Lovenox (by injection) Heat was applied The attending physician
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Renal and Urinary Anatomy Type the number of the following structures using the numbered lines in the diagram in the lab book: _8__ abdominal aorta _2__ hilum of the kidney _3__ inferior vena cava _7__ kidney _6__ renal artery _1__ renal vein _9__ ureter _5__ urethra _4__ urinary bladder Type the number of the following structures using the numbered lines in the diagram in the lab book of a cross section of the kidney: _4__ capsule _3__ cortex _6__ major calyx _2__ medulla
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of body 14. What portion of the body drains into the lymphatic duct? Right arm‚ right side of head‚ thorax superior 15. Where does lymph from the thoracic duct enter the blood stream? Left Subclavian vein 16. Where does lymph from the lymphatic duct enter the blood stream? Right subclavian vein 17. What happens when a lymph channel is blocked? Fluid accumulates 18. Where will fluid accumulate in the case of blockage? Extremities 19. If lymphatic blockage occurred in the left leg‚ where would
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