Biology 136 Final Exam 13-7 1) Which of the following is NOT TRUE for the normal cerebrospinal fluid b) no blood but nutrients for brain tissue c) blood does not normally cross the blood brain barrier (BBB) 13-74_2) A cerebral vascular accident is also referred to as a (CVA) = Stroke ← Most commonly caused by hypertension and long standing ateriosclerosis ← Aneurysms; weakened blood vessels ← Hemorrhage into the brain tissue damages the neurons‚ causing a sudden loss
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ONCOLOGIC NURSING CANCER A group of heterogeneous diseases that share common biologic properties. All cancers are genetic and share common molecular pathogenesis and are a result of mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes. Abnormal cell differentiation and growth results in an abnormal mass of tissue‚ called a neoplasm. Benign Growth Patterns Hypertrophy – increase in cell size Hyperplasia – increase in cell number Metaplasia – conversion of one cell type to another Dysplasia
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The purpose of this paper is to briefly discuss a tiny thing in your brain called the pituitary gland‚ talk about a few symptoms one may have if their pituitary gland is not functioning as it should‚ and what type of tests are done to help solve these issues. So have you ever just felt off‚ not like yourself‚ sluggish or irritable? Well good news it is probably just the pituitary gland that is acting up like a wayward teenager. While I may make light of this‚ it could be something extremely serious
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hurt badly. Kate soon became worried about Esther‚ so she does some research on her. She found out that she was not from an orphanage‚ but she was from a mental hospital. She also found out that Esther suffers from a hormonal disorder called hypopituitarism. This caused her to look like a little child when she really is a thirty- three- year- old woman. Esther has a history of disguising herself as a little girl‚ hurting several families‚ and trying to seduce the fathers but fails to. Kate was
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intestinal iron absorption and progressive iron deposition in various tissues that typically begins to be expressed in the third to fifth decades of life‚ but may occur in children. The most common presentation is hepatic cirrhosis in combination with hypopituitarism‚ cardiomyopathy‚ diabetes‚ arthritis‚ or hyperpigmentation. Because of the severe sequelae of this disorder if left untreated‚ and recognizing that treatment is relatively simple‚ early diagnosis before symptoms or signs appear is important.
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infections. Hemorrhage’s‚ tumors and use of blood thinning drugs are some other causes. Risk factors for the autoimmune type of Addison’s disease include chronic thyroiditis‚ dermatis herpetiforms‚ Graves’ disease‚ hypoparathyroidism‚ hypopituitarism‚ myasthenia gravis‚ testicular dysfunction‚ type 1 diabetes and pernicious anemia. Usually the destruction of the adrenal gland cortex is often gradual and the symptoms are mild. Addison’s often goes undiagnosed until a sudden illness
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HPRS 2301 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY CHAPTER 4 – Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System Orderly Function of the Endocrine System Two Systems Interaction-as one system starts‚ ends‚ or extends the activity of the other. Nervous System-creates an immediate but short lived response‚operating on the priciples of electricity through impulse conduction. Endocrine System- has a slightly slower onset and a longer duration of action‚ and uses highly specific and powerful hormones to control its
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Cloning and stem cell research have come a long way in the past few decades. Expert scientist have the capability of making an exact‚ physical copy of a living body as well using stem cells to cure genetic diseases. Although these two topics are quite common now‚ they weren’t well known when Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein fictional novel was initially published. The idea of cloning may have been new and debatable at the time‚ but Shelley took the idea with a more fictional perspective. With this novel
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This test is used to screen for Gestational Diabetes and is usually performed at about 26 -28 weeks * The test requires you to have a very sweet glucose drink and then return for a blood test exactly one hour later. * You are not required to fast but you can have a light breakfast or meal prior to the test. Do not over indulge in sweet foods and drinks prior to the test. * If you are having the test at Suite 6 go there on your way before your scheduled appointment time here. * Come
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The Human Growth Hormone and Its Effects on Our Bodies as We Age In this paper‚ I will explain what the human growth hormone is; its effects on our bodies as we age. Also‚ show the benefits received by following a prescribed treatment plant from a qualified physician. The results are amazing‚ as you will see; this has prompted more research into the benefits of hormone replacement therapy as we age. What is Human growth hormone:HGH is a compound protein molecule of 191 amino acids linked in a
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