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BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) |
Type: Canalithiasis (81-90%) Symptoms: problems looking up, rolling over Most common cause - vertigo or head injury Diagnosis through Dix-Hallpike test |
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Presbyopia |
eye lens loses flexibility and makes it hard to see up close |
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Migraines |
10-30 minutes flashing lights, zig-zag lines |
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Floaters |
specks or squiggly lines happen especially when people get older |
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Myopia |
nearsightedness
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Hyperopia |
farsightedness |
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Diabetic Retinopathy |
half of people with diabetes have this small blood vessels in eye are damaged (black spots in vision) |
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macular degeneration |
center part of vision field is most affected |
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Cushing's syndrome |
adrenal cortex hypersecretion of cortisol |
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Grave's Disease |
Thyroid condition Hyperthyroidism |
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Which cranial nerves are connected to the tongue? |
Facial (VII) Nerve Glossopharyngeal (IX) Nerve |
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Somatic Senses |
Tactile: touch, pressure, vibration Thermal Pain Proprioception |
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Special Senses |
Smell (olfaction) Taste (gustation) Vision Balance Hearing |
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Myeloid Stem Cell |
Begin in Red Bone Marrow and differentiate into several types of cells RBC Platelets Eosinophils Basophils Neutrophils Monocytes |
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Hemopoiesis |
Blood cell production (Red Marrow) |
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Hematocrit |
% of blood made up of RBC |
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Functions of Blood |
transportation regulation protection |
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How do we see color? |
cones break down photopigment molecules |
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Binocular Vision |
Both eyes focus on only one set of objects |
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Proprioceptors |
Perception of body movements |
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Nociceptors |
Sensory for pain |
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Endocrine system |
Release hormones into interstitial fluid > blood > general circulation Effectors: any type of body cell so it has widespread effects on metabolism Slower, long lasting responses as hormones linger in blood |
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Nervous system |
Neurons release neurotransmitters @ synapses Effectors include other neurons, muscles, glands Rapid responses from effectors |
