SENSE ORGANS RECEPTORS (Sense organs) * Transducers of specific forms of kinetic energy * Change mechanical‚ electrical‚ thermal‚ chemical‚ or radiant energy into nerve impulses in sensory neurons Two major categories: * GENERAL RECEPTORS * Often exist as individual cells or receptor units * Widely distributed throughout the body * Most numerous such as: * touch‚ temperature‚ and pain: and * to initiate various reflexes necessary for maintaining
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Introduction to Human Skeletal System: Skeletal system is the system of bones‚ associated cartilages and joints of human body. Together these structures form the human skeleton. Skeleton can be defined as the hard framework of human body around which the entire body is built. Almost all the hard parts of human body are components of human skeletal system. Joints are very important because they make the hard and rigid skeleton allow different types of movements at different locations. If the skeleton
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Chapter 48: Breech Delivery Techniques Dr. Ernesto S. Uichanco Introduction Classification of Breech Presentation Vaginal Delivery Versus Cesarean Section Management of Labor and Delivery Spontaneous Breech Delivery Assisted Breech Delivery Delivery of the Shoulder and Arms Delivery of the Head Mauriceau-Smellie-Voit Maneuver Piper’s Forceps Application Complete Breech Extraction Cesarean Section Difficulties in Vaginal Breech Delivery Nuchal Arm Cervical Entrapment of
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especially for those athletes involved in sports that use persistent overhead motions‚ such as swimming‚ or throwing a baseball. In understanding a stable shoulder‚ the shoulder is a joint that contains three primary bones: the shoulder blade‚ or scapula‚ the collarbone‚ or clavicle‚ and the upper arm bone‚ also known as the humerus. In addition‚ the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2001)‚ dictate that the head of the humerus bone (the humeral head) rests in a shallow socket within the shoulder
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Unit 1. Homeostasis and Integument 1. Define what is meant by homeostasis in living systems a. Homeostasis = Body wisdom ↓ ↓ Steady state * Homeostasis keeps us healthy * The means by which organisms (our body) maintain a constant internal environment in spite of fluctuations in the external environment. * This means humans have narrow limits we have to keep. 1. Body temp 2. Water content * Our blood contains 92% water and has to maintain
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Instructor’s Manual to accompany Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Manual‚ Cat Version and Fetal Pig Version Twelfth Edition Terry R. Martin Kishwaukee College i Instructor’s Manual to Accompany LABORATORY MANUAL TO ACCOMPANY HOLE’S HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY‚ TWELFTH EDITION. Published by McGraw-Hill Higher Education‚ an imprint of The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc.‚ 1221 Avenue of the Americas‚ New York‚ NY 10020. Copyright © 2010 by The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc
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Chapter 1 An Introduction to the Human Body Anatomy – science of body structures and relationships among structures Physiology – science of body functions SIX LEVELS OF BODY ORGANIZATION (Given in order smallest to largest) Chemical level a. atoms – smallest unit of matter that participates in chemical reaction b. molecules – two or more atoms joined together c. Several atoms are essential for life: Carbon‚ Hydrogen‚ Oxygen‚ Nitrogen‚ Phosphorus‚ Calcium‚ Sulfur d. Examples of biological
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Organisational and legal requirements – OUTCOME 5 a. What are your responsibilities under current health and safety legislation‚ standards and guidance‚ eg the Health & Safety at Work Act (and any other relevant legislation). It is my responsibility to take care of myself and other people affected by my work. To be responsible for correct use of products and equipment. In accordance with Health & Safety at work Act 1974. b. What are your responsibilities under local authority licensing regulations
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Anatomy and Physiology Introduction In this assignment i will carry full investigation and analysis on the Skeletal system‚using my class notes‚researching on the internet and reading books. The Skeletal system is the system of bones‚ associated cartilages and joints of human body. Together these structures form the human skeleton. Skeleton can be defined as the hard framework of human body around which the entire body is built. Almost all the hard parts of human body are components of human
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Green Tea and Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults Introduction Obesity has become a growing health issue which is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease‚ hypertension‚ type 2 diabetes‚ osteoarthritis‚ stroke‚ sleep apnea‚ and certain cancers (Auvichayapat et al.‚ 2008; Maki et al.‚ 2009; Nagao et al.‚ 2005). In the United States there are an estimated 72 million overweight or obese adults (as cited in Maki et al.‚ 2009). Currently‚ the most effective
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