...Dustin Lee Dr. Shafer ENG 3850 April 29, 2015 Lady Audley’s Secret Lady Audley’s Secret is a sensation fiction novel that also has a play. The novel was published in 1862 and written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, while the the play came out soon after. The novel begins with the sensation element of marriage and displays many other elements throughout the novel. The play, Lady Audley’s Secret, on the other hand leaves out many characters such as Clara Talboys, Mr. Talboys, Little George, and others because plays have a time constraint so they don’t lose the audiences interest and it also allows the audience to put their focus on the main issue and element at hand which is Lady Audley’s madness. In the novel readers see many elements, elements such as murder, adultery, bigamy, madness, emotions, poverty, marriage, public appeal, family life, mystery, violence, blackmail, arson, and tons of suspenseful action. On the other hand the play does not include all of these elements. The big elements like romance and marriage are almost excluded from the play totally which is a bit different because the readers of the novel are used to seeing these elements having read the novel. The difference in elements composed in the play compared to the novel helps the audience really focus on what element is being magnified and looked at deeply. That element is madness and insanity which Lady Audley holds. Madness in the 19th century and Victorian era was a big and very interesting topic...
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...Slide 1 A description of the Cutaneous system Skin Mechanoreceptors Temporal Properties Spatial Properties The cutaneous system is made up of different parts and the system works to direct stimulation of the skin to the brain. That is meaning that whenever someone or something touches you, it has to be directed from the place you were touched to the brain in order for the person to respond to it. The skin is the heaviest organ in the human body and it has may jobs in order to insure we are held together in a sense. It holds our body fluids in, it keeps our insides safe from outside stimuli and it helps us to respond to touch. Our perceptions of skin stimulations can be traced back to the mechanoreceptors. There are four that are located in the epidermis and the dermis (the layers of skin). In this system the localization of the pain is being responded to and it is perceived by different receptors based on the type of stimulation and area of stimulation. The four receptors are Pacinian Corpuscle, Ruffini Cylinder, which are located close to the surface of the skin and respond to pressure that is applied and removed right away due to the small receptive fields and the Merkel Receptor, and Meissner Corpuscle, respond to stimulation that is continuously applied due to the larger receptive fields. Slide 2 A diagram of the cutaneous System Our skin protects, cushions and insulates our organs. It is the largest organ in the body and heals itself. It is called the...
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...Looking at whether it is feasible or not for the existence of zombies, I look to the integumentary system for any possibility. I will examine the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and the aging process. The integumentary system is the largest organ in the body, it includes the skin, hair, nails, exocrine glands, sensory receptors, and the subcutaneous tissue. On average, the skin weighs about ten pounds and has an area of about 20 square feet. It serves as a barrier between the human body and the environment. Some environmental dangers are chemicals, ultra violet light, and physical damage. The first layer of the skin is the epidermis which covers almost the entire body. It is made up of squamous epithelial cells that are stacked up on one another. These cells produce and store keratin which makes it water resistant. Even though the epidermis is very thin it is made up of four layers. The innermost layer is the stratum germinativum, this is where mitosis takes place. New cells are being produced constantly, while this is happening the older cells are being pushed toward the outer surface of the skin. The new cells produce keratin, in the keratinocytes, and as they move away from the blood supply they die and shed off. Approximately 8% of the epidermis is made up of melanocytes. The melanocytes produce melanin which protects the skin from the harmful UV rays. The living keratinocytes also synthesize defensins, which play an important role when the epidermis is injured. They...
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...form many glands. apical membrane, the layer of plasma membrane on the apical side (the side toward the lumen) of the epithelial cells in a body tube or cavity, separated from the basolateral membrane by the zonula occludens. Functions of epithelial cells include secretion, selective absorption, protection, transcellular transport and detection of sensation. In Greek means "on" or "upon", and means "nipple".Epithelial layers are avascular, so they must receive nourishment via diffusion of substances from the underlying connective tissue, through the basement membrane. Epithelia can also be organized into clusters of tissue. Although this epithelium is referred to as squamous, many cells within the layers may not be flattened; this is due to the convention of naming epithelia according to the cell type at the surface. In the deeper layers, the cells may be columnar or cuboidal.This type of epithelium is well suited to areas in the body subject to constant abrasion, as it is the thickest and layers can be sequentially sloughed off and replaced before the basement membrane is exposed. It forms the outermost layer of the skin and the inner lining of the mouth, esophagus, and...
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...Unit 303, Outcome 2, Skin & Hair The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. Skin has three layers: * The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. * The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. * The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue. The skin’s colour is created by special cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are located in the epidermis. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-the-skin Functions of the Skin The main functions of the skin include: * Protection of the human body * Sensation i.e. transmitting to the brain information about surroundings * Temperature regulation * Immunity i.e. the role of the skin within the immune system * Enables movement and growth without injury * Excretion from the body of certain types of waste materials * Endocrine function e.g. re. Vitamin D Function of the Skin | Example(s) | How does the skin perform this function? What is/are the mechanism(s) ? | 1. Protection | Of the body from: * ultraviolet (UV) radiation e.g. sun damage * dehydration * microorganisms e.g. bacterial invasion...
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...Medical Diagnosis: Basal Cell Carcinoma II. Anatomy and Physiology: In mammals, the skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of ectodermal tissue, and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. All mammals have skin because it interfaces with the environment and plays a major role by being anatomical barrier in protecting the body from pathogens and prevention of excessive fluid loss. Its other functions are insulation, temperature regulation, sensation, and the protection of vitamin B folates. The skin also has the ability to absorb nitrogen and carbon dioxide by diffusion into the epidermis in small amounts. The skin is divided into three layers; the epidermis, which provides waterproofing and serves as a barrier to infection; the dermis, which serves as a location for the appendages of skin; and the hypodermis (subcutaneous adipose layer). Epidermis is divided into several layers where cells are formed through mitosis at the innermost layers. They move up the strata changing shape and composition as they differentiate and become filled with keratin. They eventually reach the top layer called stratum corneum and are sloughed off, or desquamated. This process is called keratinization and takes place within weeks. The outermost layer of the epidermis consists of 25 to 30 layers of dead cells. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis and is composed of connective tissue and cushions the body. It...
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...Introduction, Organization & Integumentary System Trident University Introduction: The integumentary system, otherwise known as, the skin is the largest and one of the most important organs in the human body and is made up of three different layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the sub-cutaneous. It is the organ system that is constantly changing and regenerating itself over a period of four to six weeks as it protects our internal body parts from damage. It also performs necessary functions like, temperature regulation, waste excretion and it is the protective coating over the internal body tissues. The skin also serves as the sensory receptor for pain and pleasurable sensations from pressure and temperature and, when we are exposed to sunlight, our integumentary system also generates necessary vitamin D. (Sanders, 2007) The integumentary system makes up around seven percent of a human being’s total body weight and is composed of the skin, skin derivatives, glands, hair and nails. (Graaff, 2001 ) How Skin cells are formed: The human skin is composed of several layers. The surface layer, or the one you can see, is the epidermis. The epidermis is composed of multiple layers of cells made up of Keratinocytes and they comprise roughly 85 percent of the cells in the epidermis. These cells make keratin, a hard protein substance which provides structural integrity and also makes up your nails and hair. New keratinocytes are grown at the lowest level of the epidermis...
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... 5-6 2.0 Introduction – Anatomy Of Skin 7 2.1 Epidermis 7 2.1.1 Layer of The Epidermis 8 2.1.2 Specialized Epidermal Cells 9 2.2 Dermis 9 2.2.1 Layer of The Dermis 10 2.2.2 Specialized Dermal Cells 10 2.3 Subcutaneous Tissues 10 3.0 Tattoo 11 3.1 Types of Tattoo 11 3.2 The Procedure of Tattooing 12 3.3 The Risk Involved in Getting Tattooed. 13 3.4 Tattoo Removal 14 4.0 Conclusion 14 - 15 5.0 References 15 1. INTRODUCTION – Integumentary System The Integumentary system consists of the skin and its associated structures such as hair, nails,nerve endings and the sebaceous (oil) and sudoriferous (sweat) glands (Lindh, Pooler, Tamparo and Dahl, 2010,p.790). It is the largest of the body’s anatomy system and count for 12 to 15 percent of body weight covering 1.5-2m2 of surface area. The skin is the most external and visually apparent and the largest organ of the human body and the medical branch which studies it is known as "dermatology" (Keir, Wise, Krebs and Kelley-Arney, 2010,p.97) .The skin can be divided into three layers-the epidermis on the...
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...Integumentary System The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves. Its main function is to act as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world. It also functions to retain body fluids, protect against disease, eliminate waste products, and regulate body temperature. In order to do these things, the integumentary system works with all the other systems of your body, each of which has a role to play in maintaining the internal conditions that a human body needs to function properly. Parts of the Integumentary System Skin The skin is the most important organ of the body, as it protects the delicate organs of the body. The skin is divided into three separate layers as follows: * Epidermis: This is the outermost layer of the skin that contains four separate layers of epithelial tissue. The outer most layer is the stratum corneum that is about 2 to 30 cells thick. These are keratinized and dead cells that make the skin waterproof! The second and third layer consists of the stratum granulosum and stratum lucidum, which contain cells that are not keratinised as yet. As these skin grows, the cells are pushed outward and come towards the surface. The last and the deepest layer of the epidermis is the stratum germinativum. These cells are active mitotically and have the ability to reproduce, as these cells are living, thus, making them the manufacturing center for growing skin. * Dermis: The dermis lies immediately after the epidermis...
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...Putong, Jonathan 4 y/o Post incision and drainage Cues | Diagnosis | Inference | Plan of care | Nursing Interventions | Rationale | Evaluation | Subjective:“ sakit sugat ko dito ma” as verbalized by the patientObjective: * Localized erythema and edema * (+) pruritus on the site of the incision. * (+) Facial grimace * (+)Irritability * (+) Guarding behavior * (+) Crying * (+) VS normal T= 36.8 ‘ c PR= 77 RR= 25 * Pain assessment>Location: Right post auricular area>Interval: frequent | Acute pain related to tissue trauma secondary to incision and drainage as manifested by * Localized erythema and edema * Pruritus on the site of the incision * Facial grimace * Irritability * Crying * Guarding behavior * Frequent interval of pain | Nociceptive stimuli(wound/inflammation)↓Nerve fibers (nociceptor) ↓ ↓A-delta fiber C-fiber (fast) (slow) ↓ ↓ Spinal cord & Dorsal horn pain modulating circuit (primary touch...
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...Vincent McConnell BIO 102 research paper- Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) 9-18-14 Tinea is a fungus that grows and multiplies on people’s skin. This is the cause for ringworm and other common fungal infections. Tinea Pedis is a form of ringworm that affects the feet, also called Athlete’s Foot. This fungal infection is the most common form of the ringworm infection and affects many people daily. It is easily spread through any contact with the infection but luckily it can usually be diagnosed rather easily also. This is not a life-threating infection but it does cause much discomfort and displeasure to anyone suffering with it. This infection usually begins in-between toes and is caused by moist feet, usually sweat, inside tight shoes and socks. Athlete’s foot causes itching, stinging, and burning and ways it can be spread include contaminated floors, clothing, or anything that has been exposed to the fungus. This fungal infection is closely related to jock itch and is treated in similar ways. Athlete’s foot is not only found on “athletes” or even just the foot. This fungus thrives on any damp, warm area which usually is the feet due to shoes being restricting and sweat making them damp. Small cuts or injuries can help the infection begin. This infection can be spread relatively easily compared to some due to how easily it can be caught. Walking barefoot in public showers, or just stepping in or around a public pool is a common way to get the infection. Another way is simply...
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...itself self after being burned. Before we talk the repair, we need to know about our tissue and what the functions of these tissues. When you think of skin you would know that, it is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. There are three layers that make up the skin. On the top there is the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. Then there is the dermis, beneath the epidermis, which contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue....
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...(HSC2024) Unit 4222-229 Outcome 1 1) The skin is the largest organ of the body, covering and protecting the entire surface of the body. The total surface area of skin is around 3000 square inches or roughly around 19,355 square cm depending on age, height, and body size. The skin, along with its derivatives, nails, hair, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands forms the integumentary system. Besides providing protection to the body the skin has a host of other functions to be performed like regulating body temperature, immune protection, sensations of touch, heat, cold, and pain through the sensory nerve endings, communicating with external openings of numerous other body systems like digestive system, urogenital system, and respiratory system via mucous membranes. The skin is primarily composed of three layers. The skin, which appears to be so thin, is still itself divided into epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer or hypodermis. Each layer has its own function and own importance in maintaining the integrity of skin and thereby the whole body structure. Pressure sores or decubitus ulcers are the result of a constant deficiency of blood to the tissues over a bony area such as a heel which may have been in contact with a bed or a splint over an extended period of time. The surface of the skin can ulcerate which may become infected. Eventually subcutaneous and deeper tissues are damaged. Besides the heel, other areas commonly involved are the skin over the buttocks, sacrum, ankles hips...
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...was significant blepharitis, particularly meibomian gland dysfunction. The meibomian glands were plugged and had migrated posteriorly. The nose on his skin was thickened with pustules; he had been diagnosed with rosacea several years ago. The patient was instructed to commence twice-daily hot compresses and lid massage to address the blepharitis. He was then referred to his ophthalmologist for removal of the cyst. On presentation to his ophthalmologist, the right upper meibomian cyst was incised and a lot of infected material was released. He was prescribed Chloramphenicol drops 4 times a day for 4 days and Doxycycline 100mg in the morning for 6 weeks. He returned 2 months later for follow up. On presentation both eyes were white and quiet. There was no corneal staining and vision was R 6/6 L 6/12. Eyelid margins were clean and free of debris; meibomian glands were unplugged and clear meibum extruded upon expression. Upon everting the right upper lid, the site of incision had healed well and was quiet. The patient reported that his eyes felt much better. He was instructed to continue with lid hygeine and massage daily as ongoing treatment; no follow up appointment was made. Discussion Rosacea is a chronic skin condition affecting the blood vessels and sebaceous glands. The condition is characterised by recurrent skin redness, telangiectasia, papules and pustules. The current most broadly acknowledged hypothesis of the pathogenesis of rosacea is that inflammatory facial...
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...An essential oil is made by extracting the essence of a plant through various methods, such as steaming or alcohol. It is highly concentrated, so it has to be combined with a carrier oil for topical use or aromatherapy. Or it can be added directly to your bath water, since it will be diluted at a high ratio of oil to water. The oil is soaked deeply into the skin, which helps heal the body. The essential oils that can be added to bath water depends on what health issues that someone is having because each oil has unique properties. The following is a short list of some examples of therapeutic essential oil uses: Aches and Pains Peppermint and spearmint essential oils both naturally contain menthol that helps relieve pain by tricking the body...
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