Homeostatic Imbalances Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measurement of the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. Blood pressure readings are usually given as two numbers -- for example‚ 120 over 80 (written as 120/80 mmHg). One or both of these numbers can be too high. The top number is called the systolic blood pressure‚ which is the force of blood in the arteries as the heart beats‚ and the bottom
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the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time‚ it can damage the body in many ways. Overview The condition itself usually has no signs or symptoms. You can have it for years without knowing it. During this time‚ though‚ HBP can damage your heart‚ blood vessels‚ kidneys‚ and other parts of your body. Knowing your blood pressure numbers is important‚ even when you’re feeling fine. If your blood pressure is normal‚ you can work with your health care
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different organs‚ and back through your veins. When this is happening as it should and all your organs and systems are working independently to work together‚ your body achieves a balance known as homeostasis. When this is not happening‚ it is called a homeostatic imbalance. Your body uses a negative feedback system to maintain the state
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Question 3: Do you agree that exercising is the only way to keep fit and healthy? When it comes to the the phrase ‘a healthy lifestyle’‚ many people often think of the gym as the only way to keep your body in shape. It seems difficult for them to achieve‚ and is often seen very negatively. However‚ exercising is not the only way. In fact‚ there are many ways to keep fit and healthy‚ such as having a regular diet‚ having enough rest‚ and keeping a positive mindset. Having a regular diet is
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How is breathing while exercising significance? Informative Speech Outline General Purpose: To inform about breathing while exercising. Specific Purpose: To enlighten the audience with importance of breathing while exercising; additionally‚ I hope to educate the audience with the proper way to breathe when exercising Central Idea: Breathing provides one to receive the maximum result from an exercise and prevents injuries. INTRODUCTION Attention-getter: Do you hold your breath while you’re breathing
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Scoliosis :Homeostatic Imbalance The spine is composed of bones called the vertebrae. The vertebrae purpose is to work with fibers to sort the spinal cord. The vertebrae are classified by main regions called the cervical‚ thoracic‚ lumbar‚ sacrum and coccyx. When there is an unusual disease affecting the spine by making an arch it is called scoliosis. Scoliosis is mainly now for its shaped S or C in the spinal column. Its twist and rotation‚have cause deformation in different parts of the section
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sick! If you were exercising before‚ keep it up and if you were not‚ it is a good reason to start…as usual‚ all in moderation! As per the article….‚ here are some of the advantages of exercising while pregnant: - keeping active is an energy and mood booster. It keeps you sane during pregnancy - it helps you controlling your weight. The average recommended weight gain is 25 to 35 lbs for a healthy pregnancy. The more you put on‚ the more you will have to lose. - it helps you during labor and recovery
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63-YEAR OLD MAN WITH HYPERTENSION You have been diagnosed with hypertension‚ which is commonly known as high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the blood vessel walls. So with high blood pressure the arteries have constant raised blood pressure. Every time your heart beats it pumps blood to the whole body through the arteries. The higher your blood pressure is the harder your heart has to pump. Hypertension may be caused by many things but some examples are smoking
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In C.W Mills’ article‚ “The Promise”‚ the main idea that I believe Mills wanted to address is that we should all use our sociological imaginations to see problems that we are facing as individuals which can be connected to the social/economic problems within the entire society. “Sociological imagination enables us to grasp history and biography and the relations between the two within society” (Mills 1959‚ 3). What this basically means is that people look at their own personal problems as social
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Informative Speech 1 Outline Topic: Benefits of Exercising Purpose: To inform my audience on the benefits of exercising. Thesis Statement: Being healthy isn’t hard work; all it takes is a little bit of motivation and dedication to exercising to change your life. I. Introduction A. Good evening‚ I’m here today to talk to you about the benefits of exercising. B. Did you know that people who exercise just 15 minutes a day have 14% lower mortality risk. C. Being healthy isn’t hard work; all it
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