substances (i.e. insecticides such as malathion) (Walsh et al.‚ 2011). They are also common in pharmocology and biochemistry‚ as many drugs are essentially enzyme inhibiting molecules used clinically to help treat conditions such as glaucoma‚ myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer ’s disease (Scapin‚ 2006; Liston et al.‚ 2004). In this particular experiment‚ we are attempting to calculate the rate of the reaction (hydrolysis) of different substrates by enzymes acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase
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BIOSCI: Muscular Sys - Lt. mus - little mouse Body movement Maintain posture Generate heat Stabilize joints TYPES SKELETAL CARDIAC SMOOTH Elongated Branching Spindle-shpaed Multiple Peripheral N Single Central Single Central Nucleus Visible Visible Wala Striations Voluntary Involuntary Involuntary Hierarchy Bone → Tendon → Skeletal Muscle → Epimysium → Perimysium → Packs of Muscle Fibers → Endomysium → Muscle fibers → Sarcolemma → Myofibrils → Sarcomere → Actin & Mysoin myofilament ARRANGMENT
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Laura Lugo Group: Bianca Jonson Short lab report 10/4/14 Effect of household drugs on circulatory system of Lumbriculus Variegatus (blackworms) Hypothesis & justification part 1: In order to understand a little bit about the effects of common household drugs such as nicotine and caffeine on pulsation rate‚ an experiment was conducted with Lumbriculus Variegattus (Blackworms). In week 1‚ we observed the basal rate of three different worms‚ and then placed the same three worms on different concentrations
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Lethargy 1. A lowered level of consciousness‚ with drowsiness‚ listlessness‚ and apathy. Lethargy is a fairly imprecise description of the feeling or slowness‚ sluggishness‚ tiredness‚ or lack of energy. Lethargy in common usage may mean many things‚ including fatigue‚ drowsiness (sleepiness)‚ lethargy‚ tiredness‚ malaise‚ listlessness‚ or weakness (including muscular weakness). The causes of these other similar symptoms also need to be investigated in researching a symptom of lethargy. Nevertheless
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Amoxicillin Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body. Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria‚ such as ear infections‚ bladder infections‚ pneumonia‚ gonorrhea‚ and E. coli or salmonella infection. Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer
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CHAPTER 8 The Muscular System Multiple-Choice Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following is NOT a function of muscle tissue? A) Heat production B) Regulation of organ volume C) Vitamin D production D) Body movements E) Body position Answer: C Reference: Overview of Muscle Tissue Degree of Difficulty: Medium 2. The structure made of dense irregular connective tissue that holds muscle fascicles together and separates
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Health Assessment Exam #4 Chapter 21: Abdomen (approx. 21 questions) 1. Aortic pulsation a. Normally‚ you may see the pulsations from the aorta beneath the skin in the epigastric area‚ particularly in thin persons with good muscle wall relaxation. b. Marked pulsation of aorta occurs with widened pulse pressure (e.g.‚ hypertension‚ aortic insufficiency‚ thyrotoxicosis) and with aortic aneurysm. c. lateral pulsation with aortic aneurysm pushes the examiner’s two fingers apart. 2. Light
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Assignment of internship Topic: Drug listing of pharmacy of Quaid-e-Azam international Hospital Submitted to: Dr.Nowsherwan Kiyani and Dr.Asif Submitted By: Sundas Javed Dated: 24july‚2013 Index 1. Vials 2. Ampoules 3. Syrup‚ suspension and elixers 4. Ear drop‚ eye drop and ointment 5. Nutritional Powder 6. Cream paste and ointment 7. Tablet and capsule 8. Fridge item 9. Infusion Vials Brand Name Generic Name Dosage Form Strength Classification Indications
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This is a case study on a 76 year old man.Mr Alan Chari(pseudonym used to protect the identity of a patient)‚was admitted over night in my department.He is a divorcee who stays with son.He is a retired teacher and his son is permanently employed by a local company as an electrician.He is independent with activities of daily livings but is occasionally limited by his ill health.He used to be a heavy smoker .After realising the burden COPD has on general New Zealand population ‚affecting about15%
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Course: Drug DevelopmentModule code: MT 5004Assignment: Essay 1 | Penicillin and Macrolides – The ANTIBIOTICS Penicillin and Macrolides‚ each having different properties belong to the same group of medicine called ANTIBIOTICs. Antibiotics refer to the chemical substance secreted or produced by various species of micro-organisms which are capable of inhibiting or killing the bacteria. Antibiotics have enabled the effective treatment of infections including life threatening diseases ranging from
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