steroids. PART II Case Studies -Gastrointestinal System ____________________________________________________________________ Patient One. The patient is a 53 year old female who came to the physician’s office with complaints of severe‚ RUQ abdominal pain. The patient has had similar pain before‚ but states that this time it has lasted longer. The pain always occurs post-prandial. The patient is 5 foot two inches and weighs 180 pounds. She admits that her diet is high in fats. 1. What condition
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congenital lactase deficiency (present at birth) is common in premature babies‚ as full-term infants often do not show signs of lactose intolerance until about three years old; symptoms occur when starting the intake of milk and include diarrhea watery‚ abdominal pain and irritability‚ and resolved to eliminate lactose from the
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Turley‚ 2011). The human body has five cavities; the cranial cavity‚ the spinal cavity‚ the thoracic cavity‚ the abdominal cavity‚ and the pelvic cavity. The cranial cavity protects the cranium which contains the brain‚ cranial nerves‚ and other structures. The thoracic cavity contains the lungs‚ trachea‚ esophagus‚ heart‚ and muscular diaphragm. The abdominal cavity is surrounded by abdominal muscles in
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normally by rectal distension that initiates a series of four actions: Stimulation of the inhibitory recto anal reflex‚ relaxation of the internal sphincter muscle‚ relaxation of the external sphincter muscles in the pelvic region‚ and increased intra-abdominal pressure. Interference with any of these processes can lead to constipation. If all organic causes are eliminated‚ idiopathic or functional constipation is diagnosed. When the urge to defecate is ignored‚ the rectal mucous membrane and musculature
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ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift‚ push‚ pull‚ or carry objects. Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without ’giving out’ or fatiguing. bilities — Physical Abilities Abilities that influence strength‚ endurance‚ flexibility‚ balance and coordination Dynamic
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XI. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Medical Diagnosis T/C Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever/ Pleural Effusion‚ T/C Liver Pathology Definition Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever - is a severe‚ potentially deadly infection spread by certain species of mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti). Pleural Effusion - is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity‚ the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during inhalation. Liver
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1. In what way does physiology depend on anatomy? (p. 2) Because physiology studies the function of the structure and without the actual structure there is no function. 2. Which organ system includes the bones and cartilages? Which organ system includes the nasal cavity‚ lungs‚ and trachea? (p. 3) The Skeletal system includes the bones and cartilage. The Respiratory system includes the nasal cavity‚ lungs‚ and trachea. 3. What is the structural and functional unit of life that is the smallest
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Cryptosporidium Parvum Case Summary Johnny Doe‚ a 26-year old patient‚ is admitted to the local hospital’s emergency department with the complaints of severe nausea‚ abdominal cramps‚ and watery diarrhea. Johnny was previously diagnosed with HIV‚ about five years ago. The diarrhea began about two weeks ago and he has had eight to twelve watery stools per day‚ and also refers to a loss of appetite and low fevers. He is an active swimmer and goes swimming frequently in the local town lake as well as
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Darcie Dragon Chapters 3&4 Based on the readings from this week‚ answer the following questions. Remember to follow the format outlined at the beginning of the semester for assignments. Chapter 3 Questions: 1. Athletic trainers and other professionals who work with athletes must know the basic structure and function of tissues so they can understand basic body mechanics. If someone asks an athletic trainer what type of tissue forms the tendons and ligaments of the body‚ what would be the answer
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Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture 10: The Muscular System Prof. Magidah Alaudi‚ M.Sc. malaudi@gmail.com The Structural and Functional Organization of Muscles • About 600 human skeletal muscles • Constitute about half of our body weight • Three kinds of muscle tissue – Skeletal‚ cardiac‚ smooth • Specialized for one major purpose – Converting the chemical energy in ATP into the mechanical energy of motion; Contraction and Movement • Myology—the study of the muscular system The Functions of Muscles
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