make enough of them. * They are essential for normal body functions like cell growth, blood cell production, hormone and enzyme synthesis, energy metabolism, and proper functioning of body systems, including the immune system, nervous system, circulatory system, and reproductive system. * Since no single food contains all the vitamins you need, you must obtain them through a variety of foods. * What are fat-soluble vitamins? * An organic substance found in foods and essential in
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Physical changes occur throughout one’s lifetime. Physical changes such as physical strength and endurance usually peek during the twenties then decline gradually from there, however in later adulthood many physiological changes may occur. The respiratory and circulatory systems are less efficient. Changes in the gastrointestinal can lead to constipation. Muscles can become weaker, skin can become drier and lose elasticity, bone mass diminishes, and hair becomes thinner. Cognitive changes include an elder’s
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an increase in the production of carbon dioxide as a waste product. As the body produces more carbon dioxide there is a greater need to expel this excess carbon dioxide. In order to fulfil this function there is an increase in respiratory activity. This increase in respiratory activity leads to an increase in cardiovascular activity. The primary role of the heart is to pump oxygenated blood throughout the body. When exercising the skeletal muscles require more oxygen to aid in metabolic processes and
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assessment and measure against relevant public service entrance test | D1 evaluate results of the fitness assessment, analyse strengths and recommend improvements | P2 describe the structure and function of the muscular-skeletal,cardiovascular and respiratory systems | | | P3 undertake a fitness activity,record and identify the short-term effects of exerciseon the major human bodysystems | M2explain the short and long term effects of exerciseon the major human bodysystems | | P4 describe the lifestyle
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1. John is exhibiting Cardiogenic Shock because of the given signs and symptoms with and because of patient history of extensive myocardial infarction. Signs and Symptoms Rationale Decreased level of consciousness due to decreased blood flow to the brain Pale because decrease of blood flow Sweating due to sympathetic compensatory response Cool peripherally due to reduction of cardiac output 2. Pathophysiology of Right-sided heart failure and left-sided heart failure. Right-ventricular failure
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ESSAY WRITING A MODEL ESSAY TOPIC Good health is the right of all Australians. How does the state of Aboriginal health care relate to that of non-Indigenous Australians? Why is this so and how can this situation be addressed so that there is parity across all segments of Australian society? Discuss. “Good health is not just the physical wellbeing of an individual, but the social, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of the whole community in which each individual is able to achieve their full
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Drug Profile Drug Profile * * Addiction is an escape of experiencing control it is an illusion and a mood altering experience. A pathological relationship with life-threatening or negative consequences, it is the experience that is addicting. People can become addicted to anything that alters our mood or consciousness. Addiction can be about self-harm and when done repeatedly it will stop or ease emotional pain that a person may be going through. An individual’s addiction can show an
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11 PUBH100: Assessment 2, ‘Fat Chance’ Introduction The Active8 campaign was first introduced into the small Victorian town of Ararat, as a result of the popular television show, ‘The Bigggest Loser’, appointing it the fattest town in Australia (Holwell, 2014). It is an empowering and educational public health obesity prevention campaign that has been implemented in order to change attitudes surrounding nutrition, participation and exercise (Holwell, 2014). The public health program, Active8,
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The Endocrine System When we look at the human body we realize that our body is made up of many systems that do a lot of different things. We will be focusing on the endocrine system. Throughout this paper we will be educating you on the purpose of the endocrine system, the organs within the system, the job of each organ, the relationship the endocrine system has with the rest of the body and medical problems and diseases associated with the endocrine system. The endocrine system are glands that
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Musculoskeletal response: The short term effects on your muscles include an increase in temperature and metabolic activity. This is the speed at which chemical reactions take place in the body. As a result of this, there is a much greater demand for oxygen because there is an increase of blood supply through the capillary dilation. Once you start to exercise your muscle begin to demand for more oxygen there is also a higher demand of other nutrient like carbohydrates and fats which are need to
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