name all of the hormones produces by the pancreas and describe the hormone’s main purposes
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Phagocytic cells ingest and sequester pathogens into a structure called a “phagolysosome” which contains singlet oxygen and superoxide radicals (among other molecules). Explain how this immune system strategy works against pathogens. What type of bacteria would you expect to be most vulnerable?
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what is the correct way of doing a anatomy lab report?
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Compare the similarities and differences between amylopectin and chitin.
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please i need the answers not the explaining
Osmosis and Osmolarity
Vesicular Transport
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What are some of the factors that differentiate between motor unit types? Check all that apply
-soma size
-actin and myosin
-myosin ATPase type
-Mitochondrial content
-Presence of troponin and topomyosin
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Compare and Contrast two organic macromolecules. brief explain.
Which organic molecules are always, sometimes, never water soluble? brief explain
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Hearing
Equilbrium
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Vision
Hearing
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Can I have a detailed explanation of the blood flow through the heart (left oxygenated blood) (right oxygenated blood)
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A 43-year-old male patient is brought to the OR for a total hip arthroplasty. His chart shows that he is HIV+; he is in the early stages of AIDS. He has Kaposi’s sarcoma skin lesions, painfully swollen lymph nodes in the groin and axilla, and is underweight.
1. What important principles should you consider while positioning the patient to protect him from pain and injury?
2. What are some special considerations concerning an AIDS patient when placing the ESU grounding pad?
3. What complications could be encountered during the case that the CST should be prepared to assist the OR team in resolving?
4. Discuss the concept of standard precautions. Do you treat this patient any differently because he is HIV+?
5. What exactly is Kaposi’s sarcoma?
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Answer parts A-E of #1 to receive full credit:
A. Which statement is most accurate?
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Circumvallate papillae are found on the lateral borders of the tongue |
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In order for you to taste something, the tastant must be able to be dissolved in water |
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Taste buds are found only on the anterior one-third of the tongue |
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The filiform papillae found on the anterior aspect of the tongue possess taste buds |
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The gustatory cortex is localized to the temporal lobe |
B. _____ is a result of parasympathetic stimulation
Contraction of the pupils
Decreased persistence of the digestive system
Faster heart rate
Increased sweating
Thick, mucousy saliva
C. The purpose of protecting pain information to the anterior cingulate cortex is
To design a reflexive response
To determine motivational component of the pain
To distinguish pain from other types of stimuli
To modulate the degree of pain
To perceive the pain sensation
D. Which is a characteristic of an odor?
Composed of a single odorant
Recognized by mitral cells
Sufficiently flammable
Water soluble
E. In the visual pathways of the brain, the optic radiations projects from the...
Lateral Geniculate nucleus
Medial retina
Optic chiasma
Primary visual cortex
Superior colliculus
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A 29-year-old female patient who is 8-months pregnant is having an emergency appendectomy. She will have to receive general anesthesia for the procedure.
1. What anatomical changes have taken place in the patient that must be taken into account for this case?
2. How might the patient’s laboratory tests be changed by her being pregnant?
3. What additional emergency procedure should the CST be prepared to quickly set up and assist the surgeon?
4. What postoperative symptoms should be closely monitored that might indicate preterm labor?
5. What physiological occurrence is difficult to recognize in the pregnant patient and may result in the fetus becoming hypoxic? What device should be used both intraoperatively and postoperatively to avoid the complication?
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Give five Differential diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis and their differentiating features on ultrasound
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please explain the 2 mechanisms that protect the stomach from being digested
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