WEEK 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans‚ animals‚ and other organisms‚ esp. as revealed by dissection. Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts. Anatomy and physiology are connected in
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prominent nucleus. Can be found in medulla of kidney. Does not allow for passive diffusion easily. Columnar – tall‚ vertical‚ thick cells. Can be found in the small intestine. Does not allow passive diffusion easily. Active transport is needed. Move nutrients from intestine to blood = absorption! Can have microvilli to increase surface area. Squamous – large‚ thin and prominent nucleus. Like a sunny side up egg. Can be found in glomerulus of kidney‚ walls of capillaries‚ alveoli of lungs. Allows
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INTRODUCTION: URINARY TRACT INFECTION | | What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? The urinary tract is comprised of the kidneys‚ ureters‚ bladder‚ and urethra. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by pathogenic organisms (for example‚ bacteria‚ fungi‚ or parasites) in any of the structures that comprise the urinary tract. However‚ this is the broad definition of urinary tract infections; many authors prefer to use more specific terms that localize the urinary tract infection
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symptoms including protein in the urine‚ low blood protein levels‚ high cholesterol levels‚ and swelling. The urine may also contain fat‚ which can be seen under the microscope. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders that damage the kidneys‚ especially the basement membrane of the glomerulus. This causes abnormal excretion of protein in the urine. This condition can also occur as a result of infection‚ use of certain drugs‚ cancer‚ genetic disorders‚ immune disorders‚ or diseases
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thrive. The most commonly trafficked organ is the kidney‚ which accounts for 10% of all worldwide transplants. A person can be paid 12‚000 dollars for a kidney to be removed and used‚ but on the black market they can be sold for anywhere up to 40‚000 to 60‚000 dollars. With this type of profit‚ this illegal cartel becomes appealing to those in desperation for money. Clinics are set up illegally where a person can go get the surgery for their kidney and be paid for it. Although not always are organs
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infections (UTI)s are the leading cause of bacterial infection in infants and children. While many UTIs are relatively benign‚ a simple lower UTI or cystitis can quickly become more serious as it ascends the urinary tract to invade the structures of the kidneys. Sheffield and Cunningham (2005) noted that Escherichia coli are responsible for up to 80 percent of all urinary tract infections including pyelonephrosis. The bacterium’s virulence is related to its ability to colonize and invade the urinary epithelium
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The excretory system eliminates wastes from the body while also maintaining water and chemical balances. The main organs of the excretory system are the kidneys‚ the ureters‚ the bladder‚ the urethra‚ the skin‚ and the lungs. The main things that the body must excrete are nitrogen wastes and carbon dioxide. Nitrogen wastes are a byproduct of protein metabolism. Protein metabolism is the making of amino acids into proteins and the breaking-down of proteins into amino acids. Carbon dioxide
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A poor man is desperate to make money to feed his family in an undeveloped country. A rich man is sick and needs a kidney transplant in order to survive. He is willing to pay whatever it takes to save his life. A greedy man acts as a middleman‚ or broker‚ between the two men and goes home with a profit of thousands of dollars. Organ brokers are most common for organizing kidney transplants and other non-essential organs. However‚ occasionally organ brokers will bribe the family of a deceased for
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1. Anatomy- study of the structure and shape of the body and its parts. Physiology- study of how the body and its parts work or function. The relationship between anatomy and physiology is that anatomy has to do with the structures and names of the body‚ while physiology has to do with the function and how the structure works. An example of their correspondence is the cardiovascular system‚ consisting of the heart and blood vessels (anatomy) and how the heart pumps oxygen‚ nutrients‚ and wastes
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WEEK 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of body and parts‚ while physiology is the study of how the body work and function‚ their relationship is seen for example in the heart‚ there are two valves (anatomy) and these two valves help the heart pump blood. 2. The atom is the smallest particle of an element. An example is carbon ( C ) which is the building block of life. A group of atoms could form for example‚ a water molecule
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