artificial nutrition and hydration as a form of life support is one decision that some people have to make. I feel that tube feedings‚ while okay for short term use are fine‚ but they should not be used as a form of long term care because the risks outweigh the benefits of having a feeding tube. A tube feeding is a medical procedure that people can accept or deny. Feeding tubes provide a chemically balanced mix of nutrients and fluid to those who are unable to swallow‚ eat‚ or drink enough nutrition
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Anatomy of The Human Body The Skeletal System Zygomatic Arch Fibula Vertebrae Cranium Tibia Patella Femur Ulna Radius Humerus Scapula Clavicle Phalanges Metatarsals Tarsals Ischium Phalanges Metacarpals Carpals Pubis Sacrum Ilium Ribs Sternum Mandible Vertebrae Cervical region – the main function of the cervical spine is to support the weight of the head Thoracic region –the main function of the thoracic spine is to protect the organs of the chest by providing
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NERVOURS SYSTEM: NEURONS: * STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION: Specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. Neurons have specialized projections called dendrites and axons. Dendrites bring information to the cell body and axons take information away from the cell body. Neurons communicate with each other through an electrochemical process. Information is transmitted to the receiving cell at junctions via chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. At this juncture‚ the neuron transmitting
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Tubes & Drains Questions 1. A nurse assesses the functioning of a client’s nasogastric suction following abdominal surgery. Which one of the following indicates that a problem exists with the suction? a. Aspirated gastric contents have a pH of 3.0. b. Suction is functioning at 100mmHg. c. The air vent tube is open at the level of the waist. d. The gastric drainage is a yellow-green mucous liquid. 2. A nurse assesses the functioning of a client’s nasogastric suction following abdominal
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TIME/DATE _______________________ 1. Use the key below to indicate the body systems that perform the following functions for the body. Then‚ circle the organ systems (in the key) that are present in all subdivisions of the ventral body cavity. Key: a. b. c. cardiovascular digestive endocrine d. e. f. k g. h. i. nervous reproductive respiratory j. k. skeletal urinary 1. rids the body of nitrogen-containing wastes c 2. is affected by removal of the thyroid
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1. Thermoreceptors perceive the impact of heat on the part of human body and send signals through neurons to brain that causes the feeling of pain. If the signals fail to pass from thermoreceptors to brain‚ the risk of burning the part of the body arises. The pain is the indicator of the danger to human body and the ultimate manifestation of pain is a pain shock‚ which may be deadly for human body. 2. Olfaction is responsible for smell sense. Gustation is responsible for taste. They involve chemical
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reactions in the body of a cell or organism to keep it alive. Metabolism converts the nutrients from the food we eat in to vital energy which the body needs to carry out daily activities. The respiratory system‚ cardiovascular system and the digestive system are the three body systems that are involved with energy metabolism. There are two kinds of activities involved with metabolism processes‚ these are; building up of body tissues and energy stores and the breaking down of body tissues and energy
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Homeostasis in the Human Body Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within tolerance limits‚ this is the restricted range of conditions where cellular operations effectively work at a consistent rate and maintain life. These conditions include temperature‚ blood glucose levels‚ pupil diameter control and many more. The body is made up of many cells. Many specialized cells group up to form a tissue. Tissues group up to form organs‚ these organs can then connect to form
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Pigs live on a farm. Sadly‚ humans eat pigs for ham‚ pork and bacon. Bacon is good for the heart. Hearts are inside the human body. Without a heart‚ a human could not live. Without humans‚ our world would be over come with animals. Animals are important for the human world. Animals prove food‚ so humans can grow and become strong. Humans can exercise to strengthen their muscles. Muscles are very important for the human body. They are also very complex item in the body but are very important. Another
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Learning Objectives for Chapter 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN BODY Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it. Marian Wright Edelman Define anatomy and physiology. -anatomy is the science of the structure and relationship of the structures. -physiology is the science of body functions (dhow it works) Describe the six levels of structural organization and give examples of each. Chemical - atoms and molecules Cellular - molecules
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