Module 04 Case Study: Bone Tissue Part I— “Marissa” Questions 1. Describe bone tissue and the role each component plays in bone physiology and remodeling. What is the difference between compact and spongy bone? (2 points) Spongy bone looks like a sponge hence the name and contains a lot of red bone marrow (medulla ossium rubra). Red bone marrow is what produces red blood cells. Compact bones which consists of medulla ossium flava or yellow bone marrow‚ is made mostly of fat cells (Openstax College
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To understand the effects of radiotherapy on the reproductive system‚ the various organs related to this organ should be considered‚ as well as‚ consideration of the gender‚ age of the person and the amount of radiation exposed. • Pituitary axis Illnesses treated with radiation in areas containing the pituitary gland usually have a defect in the pituitary axis. The amount of damage of the total dose may be low as the one used to treat children with acute leukemia (18-40Gy) or many as 60Gy to treat
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CAUSES OF DEPRESSION Causes of Depression HSP3M Feeling sad‚ or what we may call "depressed"‚ happens to all of us‚ but for most of us the sensation usually leaves after a while. However‚ people with a depressive disorder‚ such as clinical depression‚ find that their state interferes with their daily life. Depression is a condition of general emotional withdrawal. It is sadness greater and more prolonged and does not always have a reason. For people
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Evelyn is a well-nourished 80-year-old woman with extensive medical history who recently suffered a femur head fracture that presented as osteoporosis. By definition‚ osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease that leaves the bones weak and unable to sustain any weight or pressure. Osteoporosis occurs when the body makes too little or not enough bone‚ causing the bones to break or fracture easily with a simple fall. Both the spongy and compact bone is affected when osteoporosis is present. The main
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Introduction Perimenopause is the time when a woman’s body begins to move into the menopause (no menstrual period for 12 straight months). It is a natural process. Perimenopause can begin 2–8 years before the menopause and usually lasts for 1 year after the menopause. During this time‚ the ovaries may or may not produce an egg. The ovaries vary in their production of estrogen and progesterone hormones each month. This can cause irregular menstrual periods‚ difficulty getting pregnant‚ vaginal bleeding
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and other chronic diseases in the postmenopausal stage of their lives than those who are in the premenopausal stage‚ regardless of ethnicity. Many of these CVDs continue to emerge as the leading causes of death in the Western world (Gaillard). Menopause tends to have drastic effects on metabolism and often makes women who are in the menopausal stage much more susceptible to metabolic syndrome. In comparison to men who are in the same age group‚ the risks for many types of disease are drastically
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normal microanatomy are the osteoblasts. 5a.What is the significance of your great aunt’s age and gender? Bone mass decreases with age. The age of the patient means that she has gone through menopause. Estrogen protects bones by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts. When estrogen levels drop after menopause‚ osteoclast activity increases.
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must either cause symptoms or put a person at risk for more serious arrhythmias or complications of arrhythmias in the future. (American Heart Association) Risk Factors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Age (MayoClinic.com and Heart Rhythm Society); menopause (Women’s Heart Foundation) High blood pressure (MayoClinic.com and Heart Rhythm Society) Obesity (MayoClinic.com and Heart Rhythm Society) Caffeine (MayoClinic.com and Heart Rhythm Society) Stress (Heart Rhythm Society) OTC medications – some
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10.1.1 Definition of Healthy Ageing Active ageing is the process of optimizing opportunities for health‚ participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age. It applies to both individuals and population groups. Active ageing allows people to realize their potential for physical‚ social‚ and mental well-being throughout the life course and to participate in society‚ while providing them with adequate protection‚ security and care when they need. The word “active”
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Thesis Statement My literature review focus on the possible causes that contribute to the higher index of Alzheimer’s disease in women compared to men such as women life expectancy and menopause‚ and presents through studies‚ different types of prevention methods such as hormone replacement therapy (HTR)‚ multivitamin‚ neuroprotectin supplementation. Revised paragraph Two authors‚ Zandi et. al and Pagaini-Hill‚ focus on Hormone Replacement Therapy as an effective preventive procedure to lessen the
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