and its inability to distinguish lactose. Proteus has the ability to stretch itself out and secrete a polysaccharide when in contact with solid surfaces‚ in result making it extremely motile on items like medical equipment such as an indwelling urinary catheter. Proteus is part of the normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract and can also be found
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cloacae are responsible for various infections such as bacteremia‚ lower respiratory tract infections‚ skin and soft tissue infections‚ urinary tract infections‚ endocarditis‚ intra-abdominal infections‚ septic arthritis. Enterobacter cloacae infections that target the bladder and urinary tract may cause pain or an uncomfortable pressure. Many people suffering from a urinary infection with Enterobacter cloacae complain of a frequent urge to urinate‚ pain or burning while urinating‚ and reduced urine flow
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WEEK 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. Anatomy is the study of the human body while physiology‚ is the study of how the body functions. For example‚ the cardiovascular system includes the heart‚ veins‚ and blood. The heart produces a controlled electrical shock that causes the heart to contort. This creates a pumping action that pushes
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I. PYELONEPHRITIS It is particular type of upper urinary tract infection (UTI) in which the renal tissue becomes inflamed due to the prolonged presence of a pathogen. The infectious microbe can be either viral or bacterial in origin‚ but is most commonly caused by Escherichia coli. The bacterium generally originates in the urethra‚ spreads to the bladder and up through the urethras‚ and finally impacts one or both of the kidneys. Pathophysiology One or both kidneys may be involved. The infection
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points | | | The two broad categories of dialysis are hemodialysis and __________ dialysis.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | peritoneal | Correct Answer: | peritoneal | | | | | * Question 8 0 out of 1 points | | | Urinary incontinence in elderly persons is considered a normal‚ age-related change.Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: | True | Correct Answer: | False | | | | | * Question 9 1 out of 1 points | | | The ___________ phenomenon‚ the
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products‚ they will accumulate to toxic levels and poison your body. The urinary system is very important because it perform the essential function of getting rid of these metabolic wastes. Main Structures of the Urinary System The main structures that make up the urinary system are two kidneys (contains nephrons)‚ two ureters‚ one bladder‚ one urethra‚ arteries and veins. The Ureter connects the kidney to the bladder. The bladder is storage for urine. Urine is excreted to the outside of the body through
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Notes by Ankur upaadhyay gujarat board/combined science igcse.9998791839 india. Q.1 Explain transportation of water in plants. A.1 (1) Higher plants possess xylem which is associated with the transport of water. (2) Water absorbed by the root from the soil is transported to stem‚ branches‚ leaves and flowers. (3) The main structural components of the xylem responsible for the transport of water are tracheids and vessels. (4) As the root cells are directly in contact with soil‚they take up
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ribs and arthritic changes‚ but no bony injury of her right hip. Presenting features included‚ a recent history of unexplained falls spanning over 9 months‚ mild confusion‚ a productive cough with yellow sputum‚ dyspnoea‚ indigestion and acute urinary incontinence over the last 3 days. Abnormal observations included an increased respiration rate of 24 per minute and mild pyrexia of 37.8 degrees Celsius (Kozier et al.‚ 2008). A Modified Early Warning Score was charted as 2 and hourly observations
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Circulatory System b. Integumentary System c. Skeletal System d. Muscular System e. Nervous System f. Endocrine System g. Lymphatic System (Immune system is a part of this) h. Respiratory System i. Digestive System j. Excretory System (Urinary system is a part of this) k. Reproductive System C. Systems to be discussed 1. Circulatory System (NCES) 2. Integumentary System 3. Skeletal System 4. Muscular System 5. Respiratory System (NCES) 6. Digestive System (NCES) 7. Excretory System
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................Respiratory System Chapter 4..............................................Digestive System Chapter 5..............................................Endocrine System Chapter 6..............................................Urinary System Chapter 7..............................................Reproductive System Chapter 8..............................................Nervous System Chapter 9..............................................Skeletal System Chapter
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