leading to irreversible changes in skeletal structure. The disease is a disorder of the growth apparatus of bone in which growth cartilage fails to mature and mineralize normally. Because the bone is undermineralized it is also soft and ductile‚ and this leads to bowing of the limbs‚ widening and compression of the ends of the long bones‚ etc. In rickets‚ during prolonged deficiency of calcium (and phosphate)‚ the body increases PTH to prevent hypocalcemia by causing osteoclastic absorption of the
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Writing Deficiencies in Today ’s Business World Crystal D. Lynch Grand Canyon University: UNV-504 Introduction to Graduate Studies in the College of Business January 21‚ 2015 Writing Deficiencies in Today ’s Business World In today’s business environment employers often feel that the writing skills of their employees are inadequate. The question has been raised‚ how can a person graduate from a college without a good grasp on the English language? According to Gray‚ Emerson‚ & Mackay‚ 2005‚ the
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A Case of Iron Deficiency (Summarizing and Note-Taking) Describe the structure of a molecule of hemoglobin and explain the role played by iron in the transport of oxygen. The structure of hemoglobin is a hemi group. A hemi group consists of an iron (Fe) ion held in a heterocyclic ring. Iron binds with oxygen. Therefore‚ it has a very important role in transporting oxygen in the blood. How is iron stored and transported in the body? Iron can be stored within intestinal entrecotes bound to ferritin
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Available online at http://www.ijcmb.yolasite.com/archive.php Research article VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY IN THE WELL FED CLASS OF PAKISTAN: THE POSSIBLE CAUSES AND TRENDS Yusra H. Siddiqui *‚ Rashid Minhas‚ Adnan Yaqoob‚ Samina Shakeel Department of Biochemistry‚ Quaid-e-Azam University‚ Islamabad‚ Pakistan This population-based survey was conducted to determine frequency of vitamin D deficiency in the twin cities of Pakistan. 1000 patients were evaluated for tests of circulating 25-hydroxy-vitamin
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Jennifer Gonzalez Elizabeth Boyd-Mustica Clinical Laboratory M401 October 14‚ 2011 Vitamin B12 Deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency is also known as Cabalamin‚ it is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to maintain the healthy central nervous system and the formation of the red blood cells. Usually water soluble vitamins can’t be stored by the body. However‚ Vitamin B12 is a special kind of vitamin that can be stored in the liver for years. It is also needed to make the DNA material that exists in
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The programs of teratogens including radiation‚ maternal infections‚ chemicals‚ and drug. There are four results of teratogens. First‚ death of embryo (abortions and miscarriages). Second‚ malformation in birth (birth defects). Third‚ fetal growth deficiency and premature births. Finally‚ postnatal functional problems including cognitive deficits and behavioral and psychosocial problems. Teratogens effects depend on the period of development; if teratogens
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Carrie Simmons IRR v. MIRR Valuation Methods Bus 650 Managerial Finance Kristi Rayford February 7‚ 2012 1. Abstract The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Modified Internal Rate (MIRR) of Return are imperative to understanding the investment on a project and the expected returns or profitability. Under the valuation method of IRR is to accept the project which has the greater number of required rate of return‚ or otherwise‚ reject the project. However‚ MIRR is better indicator
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Many people are affected by anemia. “Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia‚ especially among women and people who have a diet low in iron” (ASH‚ n.d.). Iron supplement is the treatment for this anemia This paper discuses the case of Ms A. who has anemia. It discusses identification of anemia and rationale and patient diagnosis. Identification of Anemia and Rationale Ms A. a 26 year old white women has shortness of breath‚ low levels of energy‚ light- headed‚ elevated heart rate‚ elevated
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Nutrient Deficiency Four classes of essential nutrients 1. Amino acids 2. Fatty acids 3. Vitamins 4. Minerals (Obtained by ingesting and digesting them) Provide continuous energy for ATP production: cellular respiration and storage Used to build complex molecules for: 1. Growth 2. Maintenance 3. Reproduciton Amino Acids and Protein Deficiency 20 amino acids are used to make proteins Synthesize about ½ using organic N Essential are the remaining Average
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The resulting symptoms depend on which hormones are no longer being produced by the gland. The pituitary gland controls many hormones including the growth hormone. A case with hypopituitarism could have symptoms that involve blood pressure‚ blood sugar‚ kidney function‚ sexual drive and multiple other things not just stunted growth‚ versus a growth hormone deficiency that would only affect growth. Symptoms of Growth Hormone deficiency in children include the following: Short stature‚ low growth velocity
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