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
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Gordon’s Health Assessment Framework (Functional Health Patterns) CLIENT PROFILE: Client Initials: LT Date of Birth: 20 September 1975 Marital Status: Married Gender: Female Ethnicity: Chinese Occupation: Full time Registered Nurse working from Monday to Friday in an acute hospital Religion: Christianity Education: Bachelor of nursing Primary Language: English Usual Health Practitioner(s): 1 General Practitioner / Family doctor 2 Gynaecologist
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TOP 200 DRUGS FOR 2009 WITH CLASSIFICATION, ROUTE, AND USE GENERIC | BRAND | CLASS | MAJOR USE | SCHEDULE | ROUTES | atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMA-CoA reductase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox | Penicillin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Thiazide Diuretic | Hypertension/edema | not controlled | PO | azithromycin | Zithromax | macrolide antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO, IV |
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The Effect of Platelet Derived Growth Factors and Lipopolysaccharrides on KB cells Proliferation. Sobukonla Timothy and Karen Louis ABSTRACT Keratinocytes are stratified, squamous, epithelial cells that make up 95% of the cells in the epidermis. These cells are found in the basal layer of the stratified epithelium of the epidermis, and are to as basal cells, or basal keratinocytes. Keratinocytes play a vital role in the structural component of the skin, as well as a vital function in immune
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Daniel Montagnola Managerial Accounting Individual Project When making my decision to obtain my PharmD. back in high school, I knew the world of opportunity that was awaiting me along with the chances to advance. However, when I decided to obtain my MBA in Healthcare Systems Management, another world of opportunity suddenly was placed in front of me. There are unlimited placements for a pharmacist in today’s society. Now when adding a MBA degree to my medical background, the placements seem
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Don't discard banana peels; they are valuable as plant fertilizer. Bananas are packed with nutrients, and that includes their peels. Though you won't want to eat them yourself, your plants benefit from the nutrients as the peels decay. Plants need nutrients need to thrive. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are required in the highest amounts, and nutrients such as calcium, manganese, sodium and sulfur are necessary in lower amounts. While various levels of these nutrients occur naturally, some
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Heart Disease Diverticular Disease Depression Diabetes, Type 1 x Diabetes, Type 2 Emphysema Glaucoma Gout Hemophilia Hernia Hypertension Irritable Bowel Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson’s Disease Psoriasis Renal Failure Seizure Disorder Thyroid Disease Venous Insufficiency Vision Disturbance Female: Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Other (describe):asthma Fibrocystic Breast Disease Premenstrual Syndrome Male: Prostate
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LIPIDS CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF LIPIDS Lipids are a group of substances made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen but in different ratios from those of carbohydrates. Lipids have more carbohydrates and hydrogen in proportion to their oxygen. The lower the amount of oxygen in relation to carbon and hydrogen results in fats being a more concentrated source of energy than carbohydrates. Most of the energy from fats is provided by a class of lipids called triglycerides. These are lipids that are made
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Chyawanprash Chyawanprash is a wonderful Ayurvedic heath tonic, which is increasingly gaining popularity in India. It boosts the energy levels and strengthens the immune system of the body. Chyawanprash is truly an elixir of life, as it helps to prolong the longevity of life. Known for its nutritional value, it is highly beneficial for the human body and also helps to get rid of various forms of diseases. Chyawanprash is spelled differently by people. Some call it Chyavanprash or chyavanaprasha
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Chapter 1 Skin structure and function Introduction The integument or skin is the largest organ of the body, making up 16% of body weight, with a surface area of 1.8 m2. It has several functions, the most important being to form a physical barrier to the environment, allowing and limiting the inward and outward passage of water, electrolytes and various substances while providing protection against micro-organisms, ultraviolet radiation, toxic agents and mechanical insults. There are three
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