Marfan’s Syndrome Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective-tissue disorder transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. It is distributed worldwide‚ has a high prevalence rate and has pleiotropic manifestations‚ meaning one gene influences multiple traits that do not seem to be related. Mutations of the FBN1 gene on the 15th chromosome (more specifically chromosome 15q21.1) cause Marfan syndrome. The FBN1 gene is coded to make a glycoprotein called fibrillin-1
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to the term Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva‚ because the ectopic osteogenesis occurs in the connective tissue within muscles‚ fasciae‚ tendons‚ ligaments‚ and joint capsules rather than in the muscle fibers themselves. It is a very rare autosomal dominant disorder that is characterized by swelling of the muscles‚ which is very painful for the patient‚ and also swelling of the connective tissues. It is typically diagnosed early‚ within the first few weeks of life‚ because of the congenital deformities
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highly vascularized tissue with a unique capacity to heal and remodel without leaving a scar (Sommerfeldt‚ et.al‚ 2001). Furthermore‚ its primary function is to provide structural support of the body and has the capacity to store minerals‚ support muscle contraction resulting in motion‚ bears the load of the body and protects internal organs. The knowledge in Bone biology and its related application together with its challenges gave way to an emerging trend called the Bone Tissue Engineering. As it
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Introduction to B I O L O G I C A L S C I E N C E A Simplified Approach 05.29.2013 RICHARD M. ADRIANO‚ RN 0261849 ------------------------------------------------- NATURAL SCIENCE 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Biological science is the study of living things. In this context we may ask: What are living things? We humans‚ ourselves are living things. How do living things differ from non-living things? To answer these questions‚ we must first define the word life
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Treatment Abstract Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a degenerative condition caused by the malformation of collagen within the body. Many different types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome have been linked to different types of collagen malformation in different tissues. Hypermobility type Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (HT-EDS) is the most common type of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. HT-EDS is mainly characterized by marked joint instability and mild cutaneous involvement (Castori et al.‚ 2010). Although it is typically considered
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organelles in the image below? Can you describe their functions? Tissues: 1. The inner lining of lungs and gut that come in contact with oxygen and food are examples of a. Epithelial tissue b. Connective tissue c. Muscle tissue d. Nerve tissue 2. Connective tissue is a solid tissue. Justify your answer a. True b. False 3. Name 2 diseases associated with malfunctioning of connective tissue. a. b. 4. Discuss type and functions of muscle tissue‚ compare and contrast different ways muscle gets energy.
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All About Bone Broth Bloggers all over the internet have started writing about the health benefits of bone broth. Although this may sound like something new‚ it’s actually been around for a long time‚ with its fans enjoying the health benefits for years. But for someone who hasn’t tried it before it can be a little overwhelming. Because it can take a long time to make and is cooked from something normally thrown away‚ it can take a little getting used to the idea of what bone broth is. It is often
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works to protect your healthy cells from attacks by foreign substances‚ such as bacteria and viruses. If you have Polymyositis‚ an unknown cause may act as a trigger for your immune system to begin producing autoimmune antibodies that attack your on tissues. Many people with Polymyositis show a detectable level of auto antibodies in their blood. Polymyositis has a variation of complications. In severe cases‚ a patient may experience Aspiration Pneumonia. This complication means‚ to have difficulty
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primary care good enough? British Journal of Community Nursing 15(9‚Suppl):S28. 3) A wound by true definition is a breakdown in the protective function of the skin; the loss of continuity of epithelium‚ with or without loss of underlying connective tissue‚ eg. Muscles‚ bone‚ nerves (Leaper and Harding 1998). It can be a result of many causes: pressure damage‚ cuts‚ shearing‚ puncture of the skin and also a result of surgery. Leaper‚ D.J and Harding‚ K.G.(1998).Wounds: biology and Management
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16 ©Hands-Onc om Experim Joints and Body e xe R ci s e 3: Q ue s t i o ns A. Which type of synovial joint has the least amountof movement?SynarthrosisB. Why are diarthroses important for synovial joints?Diarthroses are synovial joints where two bones are bound together bya joint capsule‚ forming a joint cavity. Synovial fluid is found in synovial joints.C. Which synovial joint is most movable? Diarthrosis D. What are the four structural characteristics that all synovial joints share
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