125 test 1A Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. The breastbone is _____ to the vertebral column. A. anterior B. posterior C. superior D. inferior E. medial 2. The brain and the spinal cord are protected by A. a parietal layer. B. a visceral layer. C. mucous membranes. D. serous membranes. E. the meninges. 3. The system that exchanges carbon dioxide and oxygen and helps in speech is the _____ system‚ whereas the system that
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Structure Structure of of the the Kidney Kidney • Paired organs‚ 140gm each • Location - retro-peritoneal‚ against the dorsal abdominal wall • Enclosed in a fibrous capsule • Embedded in fatty tissue • Urine passes from the kidneys‚ through the ureters to the urinary bladder Mar 14‚ 2015 NBNS3504 5 Faculty of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences Structure Structure of of the the Kidney Kidney • Each kidney is made up of one million nephrons richly supplied with blood • Empty into a smaller number
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6/7/2011 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology • Anatomy: The study of structures The Human Body: An Orientation • Subdivisions: – Gross or macroscopic anatomy (ex: regional‚ systemic anatomy) – Microscopic (ex: cytology‚ histology) – Developmental (ex: embryology) CH 1 1 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology 2 Overview of Anatomy and Physiology • Essential tools for the study of anatomy: – Mastery of anatomical terminology – Observation – Manipulation – Palpation –
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https://www.facebook.com/Medicalstudycenter2012 Heart + Nerve & Muscle Important Solved SEQs By Medical Study Center Ref: Guyton Q.1. a). What is saltatory conduction? Enlist its advantages? 1+1 marks b). briefly mention the three determinants of resting membrane potential. 3 marks Ans: Q.1.a. SATTATORY CONDUCTION: 1 mark Propagation of action potential along a myelinated nerve fiber from one node of Ranvier to other in jumping manner is called as saltatory conduction. r Node to node conduction
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Biology exam Endocrine system: Hormones: chemical messengers that coordinate the body’s activates. Substances secreted by cells that act to regulate the activity of other cells in the body. They are part of the endocrine system and they are slow acting but have a longer affect than neurotransmitters. Functions: * regulate growth‚ development‚ behavior‚ and reproduction. * Maintain homeostasis * Regulate metabolism and water and mineral balance * Respond to external stimuli
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The Dog Domestic dog‚ carnivorous mammal‚ generally considered the first domesticated animal. The domesticated dog has coexisted with human beings as a working partner and household pet in all eras and cultures since the days of the cave dwellers. It is generally believed that the direct ancestor of the domestic dog is the wolf‚ originally found throughout Europe‚ Asia‚ and North America. Remains of a dog‚ estimated to be 10‚500 years old‚ have been found in Idaho. TAXONOMY Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:
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Order Pseudophyllidae Cyclophyllidae Family Diphylobothriidae Taeniidae Species Diphylobothrium Latum (Broad or fish tapeworm) Diphylobothrium Mansoni Taenia Saginata (Beef tapeworm) Taenia Solium (Pork tapeworm) Geo D - Common in Europe‚ in Baltic countries‚ central Europe & Ireland - Asia‚ in Russia‚ China‚ Japan & Manchuria - Africa‚ in Uganda & Madagascar - America‚ in the Great Lakes region & Canada Far East & USA A human tapeworm of worldwide distribution - Worldwide
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Disturbances of Growth Congenital Anomalies Agnesia: complete absence of an organ. Aplasia: complete failure of development of an organ. It is represented by fibrous tissue. Hypoplasia: Failure of an organ to reach the full adult size. Atrophy Definition: decrease in size and weight of organ or tissue due to decrease in size and / or number of its cells. Atrophic cells are usually replaced by firbous tissue‚ less commonly by fatty tissue. Types of atrophy: Physiologic Atrophy: **Atrophy
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A Case Study On Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Nursing Major in Medical-Surgical Nursing Submitted To: Prof. Regie B. Tumala Submitted By: Aiceledne M. Else BIOGRAPHIC DATA Name: DR Age: 3 years & 8 months Gender: Male Date of birth: May 2‚ 2005 Existing Diagnosis: Acute Glomerulonephritis‚ Post infection Past Medical History: Mother claimed that it’s DR’s 3rd hospitalization:
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Aspartame: What Is It And What Effects Does it Have on Your Body? Aspartame‚ also known Acesulfame Potassium (Hull‚ 2006)‚ is commonly known by brand names NutraSweet‚ Equal‚ Sweet One and Spoonful. Aspartame is found in thousands of foods‚ drinks‚ candy‚ gum‚ vitamins‚ health supplements and even pharmaceuticals. This artificial sweetener is the most popular in the United States‚ is 200 times sweeter than sucrose the accepted standard for sweetness‚ and is also the most dangerous substance
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