Introduction Reproductive success is measured primarily by pigs produced per sow per year and is dependent upon both far rowing rate and litter size. In order to achieve optimal reproductive rates‚ both the anatomical and physiological workings of the reproductive system must function properly. A basic understanding of the anatomical and physiological function of the female pig reproductive system can aid producers in anticipating and troubleshooting reproductive problems‚ and in facilitating decisions
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characteristic and distinctive appearance of optic disc‚ associated with loss of visual function. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is the main risk factor and the only one that can be modified using available therapies. Latanoprost is a F2-alpha prostaglandin analog designed to reduce the IOP in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Whereas‚ Bimatoprost is an ocular hypotensive drug that belongs to a family of fatty acid amides called prostamides. Its mechanism of action includes the reduction
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Tylenol Chemical Formula: C8H9NO2 Molecular Weight: 151.16 Macroscopic Appearance: Acetaminophen is a white‚ crystalline powder What Tylenol is? Tylenol is an anodyne used for relieving mild pain‚aches and assuaging fever.Acetaminophen basically belongs to a category of drugs known as analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). What the chemists say? Some chemists hold the opinion that this medicine may only be utillized for cure of inflammation‚but their claim is somewhat
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change in patients’ health after consuming the drug‚ the drug was approved and sold over-the-counters in 1915. 1 Aspirin is categorized to be a salicylate drug. Salicylates are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin and other mediators in the process of inflammation and have anti-inflammatory‚ antipyretic and analgesic properties.2 Which has given aspirin the power to treat many illnesses and reduce the risk of contracting various illnesses. As years continue
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Reproduction Male sperm fuses with female egg. If tdf (a gene) is present‚ then the embryo develops testes and produces testosterone. Female Reproductive system • Female baby develops if tdf is not present. • Tdf – a gene located on Y chromosome; if girl‚ then two X chromosomes‚ hence no Tdf. • Female hormones: progesterone and estrogen ( both secreted by mother’s ovaries and placenta which allow female genetilia to develop. Parts of the female reproductive system:
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This is the case study of Mr. Jones‚ a 65 year old male‚ who was admitted to the emergency department with persistent cough and episodes of chest pain over the last five days. He appeared to be experiencing worsening dyspnoea‚ fever and feeling unwell. It was also noted that he had a poor urine output over the last 24 hours. An indwelling catheter was inserted which only obtained 20 mLs of amber urine. Mr. Jones clinical assessment revealed that his Glasgow Coma Score was 11/15. He was opening
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Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus‚ the endometrium‚ grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries‚ bowel or the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely‚ endometrial tissue may spread beyond your pelvic region (Staff‚ 2010). They can also be found in the vagina‚ cervix‚ and bladder‚ although less commonly than other locations in the pelvis. Rarely‚ endometriosis implants can occur outside the pelvis‚ on
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TYPE 1: IMMEDIATE TYPE 2: ANTIBODY MEDIATED Feature Known as anaphylactic HS Fast response (minutes) Disorders/ Reactions Athopy Clinical manifestation includes asthma‚ eczema‚ hay fever‚ food allergy Has family history with similar condition Show immediate wheal and flare skin reaction to allergen Strong hereditary linkage seen in human Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia Spontaneous/ induced by drugs Reacts to blood group Ag – produce Ab to self RBC Test: direct antiglobulin test
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Anatomy & Physiology Name____________________________ Ch 10.1 SG (Endocrine Glands) 1. What does the endocrine system consist of? 2. What are hormones? 3. What do hormones influence? 4. How are hormones delivered from endocrine glands to their target organs? 5. Two categories of hormones are ________________ and __________________. 6. Why must insulin be injected‚ yet birth control hormones can be taken orally? 7. How does the control of hormone levels work by
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the formation of urine. ž Other important functions: — Regulation of acid-base balance — Control of blood pressure — Renal clearance — Regulation of RBC production — Synthesizing vitamin D to the active form — Secreting prostaglandins — Regulating calcium and phosphorus balance. Nephron ž Each kidney has about 1 million nephrons ž Two types — Cortical nephrons — Juxtamedullary nephrons FUNCTIONS OF THE NEPHRON 1. Filtering plasma through
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