Anatomy & Physiology II EXAM 1 Notes: CHAPTER 17: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 17.1 -You have to have the communication and control network for your 100,000,000 cells -Communication System: NERVOUS * Functions: 1. Collects Information 2. Processes Information 3. Initiates Response * Communication Method: -Nerve signal travels along the neuron then the neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft * Target Cells: 1. Other Neurons 2. Muscle Cells
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eyes’ rod cells. Moreover, it is very important for growth of bones, immune system of the body to prevent infections, and forms epithelial lining of the digestive tract, urinary tract and eyes. The white blood cells (WBCs) form the immune system and defend the body against the infections and Vitamin A plays a role WBCs formation. The deficiency of vitamin A might cause frequent infections on account of weak immune system and night blindness in growing children or tunnel vision. It can be supplemented
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BENEFITS OF GINGER: Ginger Scientifically known as Zingiber officianale is a natural pungent spice which is used for ages in Indian and Chinese cuisine and medicines. This spice is widely grown in Africa and Asia and Indian Ginger is supposed to have the best medicinal qualities. Health benefits of ginger: Helps combat Flu or common cold symptoms: This remedy is used by our ancestors to relieve sore throat and other common cold symptoms. Continuous use of Ginger and Honey helps to alleviate
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So starting with the digestive system, digestion begins in the mouth where food is acted upon by saliva and enzymes like amylase. The flow of saliva is set in motion by a brain reflex that sets in when we see of smell food. Amylase breaks down some of the carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food in the mouth itself and by the act of chewing food is broken down into small bolus. From the mouth, the food moves into moves the food into the throat or pharynx which is a common pipe for air and
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Anatomy & Physiology II EXAM 1 Notes: CHAPTER 17: ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 17.1 -You have to have the communication and control network for your 100,000,000 cells -Communication System: NERVOUS * Functions: 1. Collects Information 2. Processes Information 3. Initiates Response * Communication Method: -Nerve signal travels along the neuron then the neurotransmitter is released into the synaptic cleft * Target Cells: 1. Other Neurons 2. Muscle Cells
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Systems Thinking-Getting the Big Picture When we try to assemble the jigsaw pieces of organisational world, one important tool comes to rescue called Systems Thinking. In Simple terms, it is a way to view systems from a broader perspective and understand the micro structures, patterns and cycles rather than focussing on specific events in the system. This unique approach to problems is interwoven with system dynamics which was founded in 1956 by MIT professor Jay Forrester. To ingrain the concepts
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Multiple Sclerosis Corrine Ruffin ITT Technical Institute Nursing 110 Instructor: April Mock Date: 11/20/2015 Multiple Sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system fights the central nervous system; this makes it an immune-mediated disease. Inside the central nervous system, the immune system attacks the nerve fibers and the fatty matter that encases and pads the nerve fibers called the myelin (National MS Society, n.d). The harmed myelin forms scar tissue which is called sclerosis;
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muscles together based on action (ex: flexor muscles, extensor muscles) -Muscles of the neck Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Infrahyoid muscles Suprhyoid muscles Halicus: big toe Pollicus: thumb (palm of your hand) Nervous System -Axon: away -Dendrite: towards Myelination: speeds up the conduction and heals nerve -CNS: oligodendrocytes -PNS: Schwann cells (neurolemmocytes) -Astrocytes: star-shaped, most abundant (wrapped around capillaries) -Synapse: where neurons
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habit are usually completely preventable. Smoking affects so many systems within the human body due to its toxic ingredients that is should made illegal. Unfortunately it is not and cigarettes are easily accessible to almost anyone who wishes to partake, so informing people of what they are doing to themselves and the people around them is the first line of defense against this killer lifestyle choice. The human respiratory system is responsible for providing the body with oxygen and ridding it
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Performance-enhancing drugs have negative effects on athletes’ health Performance-enhancing drugs bring athletes the practical benefits, therefore, they use performance-enhancing drugs for some particular purposes. For example, some of the drugs contain narcotic, thus, athletes use those drugs to overcome pain. In addition, another drugs can also help athletes to increase their endurance, in this way, athletes can boost their endurance in the short time. What’s more, some performance-enhancing drugs
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