3 internal Systems: Digestive system (Breakdown nutrients absorb nutrient) includes: Salivary Glands-Tongue-Epiglottis- Esophagus-Liver-Stomach-Gall Bladder- Duodenum-Pancreas-Jujunem (small intestine)- large intestine (colon)- Illeum (small intestine)- Appendix- Rectum- Anus. Digestive: its main function is to breakdown macromolecule like carbs, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The digestion includes 4 stages: Ingestion (gets nutrients into the body) Digestion (mechanical, chemical) Absorption
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Anushay Jan 1, 2012 Outline for Speech to Inform Topic: Stress Purpose: to inform Specific purpose: to inform the audience about how our reaction to stressful situations allow us to cope, one way or another, with adverse conditions. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: How many of you have heard the myth THAT STRESS CAN TURN HAIR GRAY, STRESS CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS?? Well, there is some truth to that. B. Credibility: I have been there where “I had too much to do and too little time”, which
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understanding of primary body systems and their pathology. This paper will educate the prudent nurses who read it with detailed information about the specific cardiac pathology of atrial fibrillation. Written with a basic understanding of human heart function/structure as a prerequisite, this paper will first discuss key terms one must be familiar with before providing researched information explaining the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation (AF). Next, it will discuss the etiology, clinical
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function of the heart. They can include: Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries) Coronary artery disease (CAD) is atherosclerosis, or hardening, of the arteries that provide vital oxygen and nutrients to the heart Abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias is a type of defect in one or more structures of the heart or Heart attack- the heart does not pump as well as it should. blood vessels that occurs before birth. Heart failure-heart's pumping power is weaker than normal Heart valve disease-
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irregularity. This patient tells me that about 10 years ago he had a severe episode of chest pain and was hospitalized for a heart attack. About three days ago, he started having more shortness of breath. He also began having chest pains plus nausea and vomiting. His breathing was quite difficult, and so he came in to the emergency room, was found to be in congestive heart failure with cardiac irregularity, and was admitted to the hospital for further care. The rest of his history can be obtained
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tones muscles and strengthens heart. For example, when one is having pains in the body, the aerobic exercise class helps to prevent muscles cramps, and also toning muscles throughout the body can improve overall circulation and reduce blood pressure. It strengthens heart, it conditions your heart and lungs by increasing the amount of oxygen, which helps the blood to circulate well around the heart and prevent the heart from getting any heart disease like heart attacks and stroke. To end it all
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Cardiovascular Disease HCA 240 8/18/13 Cardiovascular Disease affects all aspects of Heart function, from the arteries that supply it with blood to the valves, to the heart muscle itself. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world and it causes about half of the deaths today. Starting with a heart attack or sudden death of Congestive heart failure. Strokes are also very common symptom of Cardiovascular Disease and a final one is called intermittent claudication which is a
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neurotransmitters. How do the drugs affect the heart? Once drugs are taken and enter the bloodstream the heart pumps blood containing the drug to the brain where it will affect how people feel. Drugs can also have an affect on the heart directly and exacerbate heart disease. Heavy drinking of alcohol, for example, can weaken the heart's ability to pump blood and lead to heart failure although some studies have suggested that moderate consumption may be better for the heart than not drinking alcohol at all.
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Heart Disease, also known as Coronary Artery Disease, is the single most common cause of death in men and women each year, which is more than breast and prostate cancer. Heart Disease is abnormal function in blood vessels to the heart. The blood flow to the heart is damaged because of blockages to the coronary arteries, which could eventually block blood flow or cause ruptures leading to heart attack or sudden cardiac death. Many people who have been diagnosed with heart disease may live for years
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to the heart. This is a process that usually happens over time, and slowly blocks the arteries. Eventually this will restrict blood flow to the heart and could cause a person to have a heart attack, or stroke. Another condition that could cause or be caused by cardiovascular disease is arrhythmia. This is a condition that involves the electrical impulses or beats of the heart. When your heart doesn’t beat in a normal manner, it cannot pump blood effectively through the body to your heart or your
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