Chapter 3 Study Guide/Key Terms Physiologic Changes pg. 384-386 INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 1. With aging‚ the __epidermis (skin)___ becomes increasingly fragile and subject to damage. 2. Clusters of __melanocytes___ cause age spots. The medical term for these is __senile lentigo__. 3. Loss of ___elastin fibers (elasticity)___ results in wrinkles. 4. Dry skin‚ or __xerosis__‚ is likely to result in itching‚ or __pruritus___. 5. Common skin disorders in older adults include: a. carcinoma
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transport potential of polybrominated diphenyl ethers: a comparison fo four multimedia models. Environ. Toxicol. Chem. 22: 1252 - 1261. Zhou T.‚ Taylor M.M‚ DeVito M.J.‚ Crofton.K.C. (2002)Developmental Exposure to Brominated Diphenyl Ethers Results in Thyroid Hormone Disruption. Toxicol. Sci. 66: 105-116
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VEA‚ Jairah Mae R. | 3BIO7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --GENERALIZED VERTEBRATE MUSCULATURE AS EXEMPLFIED BY THE DOGFISH The musculature of the dogfish is considered under the heads of somatic‚ fin‚ branchial and hypocranchial musculature. I.PARIETAL or SOMATIC MUSCLES The Parietal muscles which completely covers the whole body of dogfish consists of: 1. Myotomes - zigzag series which is separated
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pumping blood out of the heart. •The size of the sections of your heart may increase. •Other factors‚ such as thyroid disease or chemotherapy‚ may weaken the heart muscle. Things you can’t control‚ like your family history‚might also increase your risk of heart disease. But even so‚ leading a heart-healthy lifestyle might help you avoid or delay serious illness. Other factors‚ such as thyroid disease or chemotherapy‚ may weaken the heart muscle. Things you can’t control‚ like your family
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PARATHYROID GLANDS Parathyroid glands are small glands of the endocrine system which are located in the neck behind the thyroid. There are 4 parathyroid glands in the human body. Parathyroid glands control the calcium in our bodies – how much calcium is in our bones‚ and how much calcium is in our blood. Parathyroid glands secrete or make a hormone‚ called parathyroid hormone or PTH. The parathyroid glands measure the amount of calcium in the blood every minute of every day and if the calcium
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made? Medical history: an interview or questionnaire to identify past medical problems. Physical examination: might include blood and urine tests designed to help eliminate other possible conditions. These will measure things like blood count‚ thyroid and liver function‚ and levels of glucose and other blood-based indicators of illness. A depression screening should also be conducted. Neuropsychological testing: The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most commonly used test for complaints
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BTEC BIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT 3 TASK 1 HOMEOSTASIS Homeostasis can be defined as a point of balance or internal equilibrium that all kind of system both living and non-living can work to keep themselves in this state of balance. Mechanisms of homeostasis in human body Temperature Regulation: If your body too hot or cold‚ there are several ways in which your temperature can be controlled. They involve sweating‚ shivering‚ capillaries and hairs. As we learn in the class when your body becomes; Too
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CORN TEA HEALTH BENEFITS The silk threads that surround an ear of corn may be steeped in boiling water to create tea. Corn silk is reported to have a variety of health benefits‚ as it contains moderate amounts of iron‚ potassium‚ zinc‚ phosphorus‚ magnesium and calcium. Prior to ingesting corn tea‚ consult with a healthcare provider regarding health concerns and treatment options. Urinary Tract Corn tea may improve urinary tract infections and kidney stones. According to the Phytomed Health Group
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Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks SCHER Critical review of any new evidence on the hazard profile‚ health effects‚ and human exposure to fluoride and the fluoridating agents of drinking water SCHER adopted this pre-consultation opinion at its 7th plenary on 18 May 2010 Fluoridation of drinking water About the Scientific Committees Three independent non-food Scientific Committees provide the Commission with the scientific advice it needs when preparing policy and
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Anatomy & Physiology December 16‚ 2012 Anatomy and Physiology 1 Final Exam Define/Describe the following terms as completely and detailed as you can: 1. Inflammation- Inflammation is the bulging of skin‚ organs‚ or other body parts due to fluid buildup caused an injury. The fluid rushes to the injured area and that is what makes the puffiness. 2. High Fructose Corn Syrup- (HFCS) Composed of corn and lab chemicals. HFCS is found in processed foods such as salad dressing and soda. Your body
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