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What is the blood’s main function? Give 5 specific examples with a detailed explanation.

What is the blood’s main function? Give 5 specific examples with a detailed explanation.

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1. Describe the structure of the body, from simplest to the most complex, in terms of...

1. Describe the structure of the body, from simplest to the most complex, in terms of the six levels of organization?

2. Explain the process by which a cell builds proteins using the DNA code.

3. Identify two of the four types of tissue membranes and the characteristics of each that make them functional.

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Discussion: How do you see yourself utilizing the skill of breaking words into Root/Prefix/Suffix to utilize...

Discussion: How do you see yourself utilizing the skill of breaking words into Root/Prefix/Suffix to utilize in your dental classes and dental clinics?

Give an example of communication with a patient.1. How do you see yourself utilizing the skill of breaking words into Root/Prefix/Suffix to utilize in your

2. Give an example of communication with a patient.

A doctor or dental assistant must to explain what treatment should be implemented to a patient. For example, a patient has abscessed tooth and a doctor explain to a patient:

Mr. Patient, I found abscess on your gum after examination of your mouth. I think extraction of the tooth is necessary for the treatment.

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Even though episiotomy procedures are declining, why might this medical procedure be performed before or during...

Even though episiotomy procedures are declining, why might this medical procedure be performed before or during childbirth?

2). Name and explain the function of the various hormones that regulate lactation. Where are they produced, and how would you summarize their function and their influence on lactation?

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Which is FALSE about interneurons? Multiple Choice They sum excitatory and inhibitory synaptic inputs. They receive...

Which is FALSE about interneurons?
Multiple Choice
They sum excitatory and inhibitory synaptic inputs.

They receive synaptic input from other neurons in the CNS.

They deliver synaptic input on other neurons.
They can transmit information between afferent neurons and efferent neurons.

They make synapses on effector organs in the PNS.

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what are the muscles that stabilize the scapula?

what are the muscles that stabilize the scapula?

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Identify the mechanical activities that result from the electrical activity of the ECG components. • P...

Identify the mechanical activities that result from the electrical activity of the ECG components.

• P wave:

• QRS complex:

•T wave:

• P-R interval:

• P-R segment:

• ST segment:

• QT interval:

• ST interval:

• U wave:

• T-P segment:

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS: The lymphatic system is involved with fluid recovery, immunity, and lipid absorption....

IN YOUR OWN WORDS:

The lymphatic system is involved with fluid recovery, immunity, and lipid absorption. Name and describe the six main types of lymphatic cells, discuss their contribution to immunity. use your own words, cite if necessary.

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Describe what happened to heart rate and systolic blood pressure at each posture. Is this what...

  1. Describe what happened to heart rate and systolic blood pressure at each posture. Is this what you expected? Why or why not? Explain why you should see change in these variables with changes in posture.

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Test your basic knowledge about clotting factors and anticoagulants. biol

Test your basic knowledge about clotting factors and anticoagulants.

biol

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Lois, a 32-year old unmarried female business executive develops amenorrhea. She has not recently lost weight...

Lois, a 32-year old unmarried female business executive develops amenorrhea. She has not recently lost weight but states that her job is very stressful. Laboratory evaluation reveals the following results:
PARAMETER VALUE NORMAL RANGE
Serum estradiol 14pg/ml 23-145
LH 1.2mIU/ml 2-15
FSH 1.5mIU/ml 2-20
Prolactin 6.2ng/ml 2-25
TSH 1.2µU/ml 0.5-5.0

A serum pregnancy test is negative and an MRI scan of her pituitary gland is normal. What is the probable diagnosis? Explain. [6 marks]

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1. Why do men with prolactin-secreting tumors often present with more advance disease than do women?...

1. Why do men with prolactin-secreting tumors often present with more advance disease than do women? [5 marks]
2. What are the clinical features of excessive production of growth hormone in adults?
  

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2 a) List the functions of calcium in the body. [6 marks] b) Outline the mechanisms...

2 a) List the functions of calcium in the body. [6 marks]
b) Outline the mechanisms involved in the regulation of calcium. [25 marks]
c) The signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia involve several tissues/organs in the body. Using a table, state these tissues/organs and a related condition associated with each. [8 marks]   

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What is synovial fluid and what is it’s purpose? Use medical terms to describe the location...

  1. What is synovial fluid and what is it’s purpose?

  1. Use medical terms to describe the location of the tibia.
  1. Compare and contrast the three types of muscle. Give an example of each within the body.
  1. What covers the opening of the trachea? What is it’s purpose?
  1. Where does the upper airway end and the lower airway start? List the structures in both.

  1. What structures and muscles are involved in breathing? Explain them from inferior to superior.
  1. What is the difference between ventilation and respiration?
  1. Describe the process of gas exchange using appropriate medical terms.
  1. What area of the brain controls breathing? Describe the process.
  1. What is the “backup drive” for breathing and how does it work?

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What are the components of blood? What is blood pressure? Explain systole, diastole, and the physiological...

  1. What are the components of blood?
  1. What is blood pressure? Explain systole, diastole, and the physiological response during these phases.
  1. List the functions of blood.
  1. What is the physiological response to a sympathetic nervous system arousal?
  1. Describe in detail a parasympathetic nervous system response.
  1. List the components of the nervous system, including whether they are part of the central or peripheral nervous system.
  1. Describe the layers of the integumentary system from superficial to deep.
  1. List the components of the digestive system that a piece of food would go through from the oropharynx to the anus.
  1. List the organs that are in each of the four quadrants of the abdomen, organized by each quadrant.
  1. What system do the adrenal glands belong to and what is their function?

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