The Importance of Calcium Ions Alyssa Foels 12 February 2015 Kilfe Calcium is a cation‚ a positively charged atom‚ and it is essential to all living things. It was first discovered in 1808 by Humphrey Davy. When forming an ionic bond with other elements‚ calcium loses electrons to make its valence shell stable. This means that it has more protons than electrons‚ making it have a slight positive charge (Calcium). Calcium has many roles and functions in the human body. Calcium ions are the
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Chapter 7 7.1 1. Describe three or more functions of the skeletal system other than supporting the body and protecting some of the internal organs. Bones along with muscles allow the body to move Blood vessels are made in certain types of bones Bones are able to store calcium as well as mineral phosphorus 7.2 2. What cell synthesizes the organic matrix of bone? What is the organic matrix of bone composed of? Osteoblasts synthesize the organic matrix of bone. The organic matrix of bone is composed
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consumption‚ stress‚ older age (blood pressure tends to rise with age‚ following a healthy lifestyle would help some people to delay or prevent the rise in blood pressure)‚ genetics‚ family history of blood pressure‚ chronic kidney disease and adrenal and thyroid disorders. To prevent high blood pressure you have to maintain a healthy weight‚ as being overweight can make you two to six times more likely to develop high blood pressure than if you are at your desirable weight. It’s also important to get regular
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The ulnar nerve is formed from the medial cord nerve roots of C7-T1. Originating in the brachial plexus‚ it descends down the arm before passing around the medial epicondyle of the elbow (the so-called funny bone) and then passes between the heads of flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU). It gives some cutaneous branches just before the wrist whilst the motor branches pass around the hook of hamate. Its motor contribution is to all small muscles of the hand except the lateral two lumbricals as well as FCU
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Elizabeth Terry Biology 101-06 MWF at 3:00 November 14‚ 2011 Research paper DOWN SYNDROME Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation Down syndrome is the most common cause of mental retardation. It is caused by the presence of an extra chromosome. Chromosomes contain sequences of DNA called genes that represent the genetic information that exists within a cell. Twenty-three distinctive pairs of chromosomes which is 46 in total. They are located within the nucleus
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RUP1 Project Western Governors University RUP1 Project Being a nurse is not just a profession‚ it is a privilege and an honor. With it being a profession where there is an opportunity to touch many patients’ lives‚ there must be regulations‚ laws‚ and codes that nurses must abide by. There are certain professional traits that a nurse must possess to make them not only a good nurse but a great nurse. There are various nursing theories that a nurse can base their practice
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MS – Endocrine System Assignment By: RLE 7.4 Siga-an‚ Patrice; Silva‚ Pauline; Simbulan‚ Paul; Simon‚ Chersea; Sison‚ Heidilene; Sitjar‚ Desiree; Sol Cruz‚ Lezrahmae; Songco‚ Francis; Soriano‚ Christian; Soriano‚ Joyce; Lim‚ Monica GLAND HORMONE HYPER HYPO PITUITARY Posterior Oxytocin Active uterine contractions Bleeding during labor Strong contractions Increased milk secretion Weak or uncoordinated contraction during labor Postpartum hemorrhage Uterine atony Fatigue Decreased milk secretion
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1. Characteristics of the following: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – the client has intrusive thoughts of unrealistic obsessions and tries to control these thoughts with compulsive behaviors. · Clients who engage in constant ritualistic behaviors may have difficulty meeting self-care needs (i.e. personal hygiene‚ grooming‚ nutrition‚ fluid intake‚ elimination and sleep) · If rituals include constant handwashing or cleaning‚ skin damage and infection
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monitored for adherence with urine drug screen‚ CURES and routine laboratories. She will follow-up in two months. Per the request for authorization form dated 01/22/16‚ all patients with prescribed medications will have routine CBC‚ Chem Panel‚ thyroid stimulating hormone‚ UA and UDS twice a year. Male patients will also be screened for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and testosterone levels. Patients will also receive random UDS
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My great-grandfather‚ John Press‚ was born on February 20‚ 1920. He lived in Pennsylvania and worked as a shipper. He would ship items by land‚ sea‚ or air. He then later married his wife‚ Elizabeth. She worked as a secretary where they would help makes bombs for the war. John and Elizabeth Press had two girls that they put in Catholic school. Throughout their life‚ they were very healthy individuals. When they got older from age‚ John Press‚ had a heart attack at home and was sent to the hospital
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