function of the nephron? Filtration of blood and the reabsorption of secreted materials What does the capsule do?It supports and protects the kidney What is the function of the cortex? It is the main sight for filtration‚ reabsorption‚ and secretion What are renal pyramids? Triangular shaped units in the medulla that house the loops of Henle and collecting ducts of the nephron. This is also the site for the counter-current system that concentrates salt and conserves water and urea Where
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reticulum is to synthesize lipids in the cell. The smooth ER is also helpful in the detoxification of harmful substances in the cell. Golgi complex- It is organelle in the cell that is responsible for modifying and sorting proteins into vesicles for secretion or transport. These vesicles then deliver the proteins to other cell organelles and to the plasma membrane for cell
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protein-digesting enzyme‚ mucus‚ and strong acid” (Reece‚ Taylor‚ Simon‚ & Dickey‚ 2012‚ p. 436) The result of this process occurring in the stomach produces a thick acidic liquid called chyme‚ which is the partially digested food and the digestive secretions. Peristaltic waves will continue to push the chyme toward the small intestine. The small intestine has two major functions; to break down food into smaller molecules and to absorb these molecules into the blood
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skull and vertebral column‚ which protect the central nervous system- few pathogens are able to penetrate bone. The skin also is a major anatomical barrier to microorganisms. The surface layer of dead‚ hardened cells is relatively dry‚ and skin secretions make the surface somewhat acidic. When sweat evaporates‚ salt is left behind on the skin. All of these conditions (low moisture‚ low pH‚ and high salinity) prevent most microorganisms from growing and multiplying on the skin. The major medical challenge
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One of the ways to downregulate VEGF secretion is by downregulating the cellular sources of VEGF. In other words‚ we can downregulate VEGF at its source by downregulating immune cells‚ such as macrophages via immunosuppressant such as dexamethasone (DEX)‚ a glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids‚ a
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Palliative care for a dying patient needs to be well planned and managed to ensure that all aspects of care giving are taken care of. The plan provides a reference for nurses and other practitioners who are involved in giving care to the patient. This is so as to ensure that they all know what needs to be done and does not. The plan also includes the relatives or family of the patient who need to be involved in the process not only to give emotional support but also physical support to the patient
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BIO 137 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Chapter 5 -- Review Questions 1. Describe the hypodermis. Is it part of the skin? Yes‚ it’s part of the skin. The hypodermis is the innermost and thickest layer of the skin. It cushions the body and helps regulate skin and body temperature. 2. Describe the composition of the epidermis. The epidermis is made up of Stratified Squamous Epithelium. 3. Name and discuss the four cell types found in the epidermis. (Give the structure and function
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High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Sugar: Which is Better? High Fructose Corn Syrup is commonly known as the cost-effective sweetener used in most processed foods and drink beverages‚ making it popular for production and caused it to sweep over the sweets industry. In 1970‚ High Fructose Corn Syrup only represented less than 1% of the caloric sweeteners added to food and beverages. However‚ in 1980 the sweetener market steadily increased and high fructose corn syrup quickly became the replacement for
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Copyright The McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology David Shier Jackie Butler Ricki Lewis Created by Lu Anne Clark Professor of Science‚ Lansing Community College Chapter 17 Lecture Outlines* *See PowerPoint image slides for all figures and tables pre-inserted into PowerPoint without notes”. 17 -1 Chapter 17 Urinary System 17 -2 CopyrightThe McGraw-Hill Companies‚ Inc. Permission required for reproduction
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in-line stabilization of the neck. If you find food‚ blood‚ vomitus‚ or other debris‚ suction the airway quickly to prevent aspiration. To better remove secretions‚ you may need to carefully logroll the patient to his side. Manually stabilize his neck and spine as you do so. If the patient can’t maintain a patent airway because of copious secretions‚ an impaired level of consciousness‚ or other critical injuries‚ he’ll need endotracheal intubation. Insert a large-diameter (#18 French catheter) gastric
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