Lecture 21 2 questions with Hardy Weinberg - P2 + 2PQ = Q2 = 1; P+1 = 1 Founder effect- be able to recognize; Albino Indians within a population move from large large population to new area and now the albino allele frequency higher in new population Heterozygous Advantage – Sickle Cell TRAIT may have advantage, RBC does not live as long so is advantageous be able to apply concept Know how large and small populations and how genetic drift applies to each Lecture 22 Genetic screening – what
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while being mistreated. They are fed corn, drugs, hormones, GMOs, and others to grow faster and become larger and because of their heavy weight they get crippled or suffer from all kinds of diseases like bronchitis, ammonia, weakened immune system, respiratory problems or organ failures. These chickens are also fed all kinds of drugs that have arsenic and antibiotics, but what the food industry doesn’t want us to know is that two thirds of chickens in the grocery stores are contaminated with arsenic
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years. B) Nicotine ~ This addictive drug found in tobacco gives a person pleasure and euphoria by increasing the levels of dopamine within the reward circuits in the brain. It causes a discharge of epinephrine which stimulates the central nervous system and endocrine glands, which causes a sudden release of glucose. Although more addictive then cocaine and heroin the withdrawals are less severe. 70.3 million people in the US use some form of nicotine at least once a month. The following can occur
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Major Drug Interaction: Applies to: venlafaxine, mirtazapine MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia
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are suffering from non-communicable diseases, just because of their illness related behaviour.Non communicable diseases are the top cause of death worldwide, killing more than 36 million people in 2008. Cardiovascular diseases were responsible for 48% of these deaths, cancers 21%, chronic respiratory diseases 12%, and diabetes 3% (WHO, 2011). This health inequality effects not just how people live, but often dictates how and at what age they die. In this essay I would like to reflect upon the main
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The relation between geology and medicine is quite intriguing and can be dated back to the times of Hippocrates and Aristotle. For centuries man has looked up to Earth for the numerous answers he seeks concerning his own body, an amalgamation of elements once sheathed in Earth. To his surprise man has found that geology is both a poison and remedy to his health. In my paper I present the two sides of the geologic coin in the world of medicine. The rocks below our feet can be deemed culprit for
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The Effects of Water Pollution on the Economy Terri Cunningham ECO 405 Dr. Page July 25, 2014 Every human has five basic needs in order to survive: food, water, air, shelter, and warmth. Of these five needs, three are in grave danger from the effects of pollution. The water and air supply are being contaminated on a daily basis, and as a direct result, spreading to the food supply. A variety of pollutants from a number of sources are constantly being introduced into the environment,
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years of age or older. (Roger et al, 2004) A1. Pathophysiology The Circulatory system focuses on the heart, a muscular organ that pumps blood through a complex network of blood vessels throughout the body. Blood that is pumped from the heart carries oxygen and nutrients that fuel body, tissues, and organs activities. The heart also plays a major role in removing waste products from the body. (Circulatory System, n.d. para. 1) Blood is composed of a straw- colored fluid, plasma and large amount
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specific activity * Examples - heart, brain, skin, etc. | LEVEL4 - Organ Systems * Groups of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function for the organism. * Examples - circulatory system, nervous system, skeletal system, etc. * The Human body has 11 organ systems - circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory (urinary), immune(lymphatic), integumentary, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal. | LEVEL 5 - Organisms * Entire living things that
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PASUQUIN, ALVIN G. HEALTH HISTORY Place of Interview: Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital Date & Time of History Taking: March 8, 2013 at 4:30 PM Source of Information: Patient Reliability: Reliable IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Mr. P.D, a 68-year-old carpenter, residing in Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Roman Catholic, married with 3 children, admitted for the second time on March 7 at 10 am. CHIEF COMPLAINT: “kutas” PRESENT ILLNESS 5 mos, PTA, patient experienced a sudden onset
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