the diaphragm lets the lungs stretch out so air can move in. The skin of a frog plays a vital role for its breathing. The skin of a frog has a thin membrane‚ which allows the oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through. This process is called cutaneous gas exchange. For this process to work‚ the skin has to be moist‚ so this only works when they are in aquatic environments. This is a major difference to humans because they do not use their skin to help them breathe. For a frog to make sound
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RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Respiratory System Organs and Its Functions Introduction to the respiratory system organs: The respiratory system is the system of the human body by which it produces energy needed for life processes. This energy is produced by the breaking down of glucose molecules in all living cells of the human body. Introduction to the respiratory system organs: In simple terms‚ Oxygen taken in to the body through air breathed in is transported to all parts of the body‚ and it
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Summary of Syphilis disease Syphilis is a well know sexually transmitted infections (STI) disease with very ancient origins and has struck numerous personalities and this particularly in the nineteenth century‚ Derma Info. (2015). The exact provenance of syphilis is still unsure‚ but some hypotheses suggest that it might have been carried from America to Europe by the crew of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus which first made a significant impact in the 1450s‚ Origins of syphilis. (1997)
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and Etiology of Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can develop in a patient in numerous ways‚ this leads to the different types of lupus. Some of the different types include lupus nephritis‚ which can cause the inflammation of the kidneys. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus‚ which causes the immune system to attack skin cells. And finally‚ drug induced lupus erythematosus (DILE) which is caused
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6PROTOZOA INTRODUCTION Parasitism A specific type of interaction between two organisms Host-parasite interactions often operate over a longer timescale than those seen with other pathogens Results in significant host-parasite interaction at the cellular and organismal level E.g. Parasites that alter the behavior of the host Giardia lamblia – induce biochemical change in the host cells at the site of infection (duodenal epithelium) Parasites – have life cycles that often involve several hosts (survival
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tract. Once the spores germinate (germs = bacteria come together the chemical that infect lungs and cells)‚ they release several toxic substances. These substances cause internal bleeding‚ swelling‚ and tissue death. Signs & symptoms Symptoms of cutaneous anthrax start 1 to 7 days after exposure: An itchy sore develops that is similar to an insect bite. This sore may blister and form a black ulcer (sore). The sore is usually painless‚ but it is often surrounded by swelling. A scab often forms‚
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Chapter 16: Sensory‚ Motor and Integrative Systems 1. Sensory Modalities: touch‚ pain‚ vision and hearing a. General Senses: both‚ somatic and visceral i. Somatic: tactile‚ Thermal‚ Pain‚ Proprioceptive ii. Visceral: internal organs b. Special Senses: Smell‚ Taste‚ Vision‚ Hearing‚ Equilibrium‚ Balance 2. Process of Sensation c. Stimulation of a sensory receptor d. Transduction of the stimulus e. Generation of nerve impulses
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DIPTHERIA Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium corynebacterium diphtheria. This disease affects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and can also affect the skin (cutaneous diphtheria)‚ including the lining tissues in the ear‚ eye‚ and genital areas. Diphtheria was discovered in the 1880s‚ it was the leading cause of children’s death in many parts of the world‚ it was also known as “The Strangling Angel of Children”. Although diphtheria affects younger children
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is the removal of part or the entire bladder. After such surgery a urinary diversion needs to be put in place‚ Hautmann et al. (2007) suggest there are three distinct types of diversions 1. incontinent‚ cutaneous diversion (Ileal conduit); this is the most common procedure. 2. continent‚ cutaneous diversion (pouch); this is least common. 3. continent‚ urinary diversion to the intact native urethra (neo-bladder). This is relatively new and becoming more common. Depending on the patient and the diagnosis
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Miriam Galvan September 7‚ 2014 BIO 205 – 21042 Disease Information Draft Diphtheria is a severe pharyngeal or cutaneous infection that may cause serious life threating consequences if left untreated. The causative agents of Diphtheria are toxigenic strains of Corynebaterium diphtheria; this agent is classified as Actinobacteria. The bacteria’s scientific name is Corynebacterium diphtheriae‚ Corynebacterium is the genus and diphtheriae is the species. The minor bacteria are non-sporulated‚ gram-positive
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