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The anatomy of a human exists as an extremely complex and complicated phenomena. Although human anatomy primarily falls under biology, it also incorporates various characteristics from other sciences including chemistry. Among these characteristics, lies the relationship that exists between acids and bases for the functionality of the body. Therefore one can conclude that, acid-base reactions affect the human body through its role in the digestive, urinary, and respiratory system while also…

DISCUSSSIONNN ————————— 1+2.) The results gathered showed that compound A had two spots, lower spot had an rf value of 0.48 and upper spot had an rf value of 0.77, this shows that compound A contained both paracetamol which has an rf value of 0.48 and caffeine which has an rf value of 0.77. Compound B had an rf value of 0.77 which is the same as caffeine therefore compound B contained caffeine. Compound C had an rf value of 0.48 which is the same as paracetamol therefore compound C contained…

Wheat grass is a very rich source variety of essential of nutrients. It contains most of the vitamins, variety of minerals and other nutrients. a) Vitamin A: It enhances the skin shine and provides glow to skin and makes it disease and infection free. It helps to cure spots and improves the eyesight. It is also helpful in checking the eyes, nose, and throat disorders. It maintains hair and is helpful in fighting the problems of pollution. b) Vitamin B: It aids digestion. It is helpful in the…

prevent excess blood loss, carrying cells and antibodies that fight infection, bringing waste products to the kidneys and liver, which filter and clean the blood, and regulating body temperature. The blood that runs through the veins, arteries, and capillaries is known as whole blood, a mixture of about 55 percent plasma and 45 percent blood cells. About 7 to 8 percent of your total body weight is blood. An average-sized man has about…

REGIONAL WRITE-UP—SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS_______________________________ Date 3/1/17 Examiner Brittanie Bartz Student Nurse Patient AK Age 21 Gender Male Reason for visit: “large bump on forehead”, “pain when touched” I. Health History 1. Any past skin disease? 2. Any change in skin color or pigmentation? 3. Any changes in a mole? 4. Excessive dryness or moisture? 5. Any skin itching? 6. Any excess bruising? 7. Any skin rash or lesions? 8. Taking any medications? 9. Any recent…

Cocoa Flavanols Recently, studies have been conducted regarding cocoa flavanols and their effect on the body and mind. One common misconception that people have is that these valuable items can be gained simply from consuming dark chocolate. Sadly, this is not true and while dark chocolate can taste fantastic, it is actually cocoa flavanols that are good for you and they are not found at the level needed in dark chocolate in order for them to be beneficial. What are Cocoa Flavanols? Currently,…

Long-term use of a whitening cream with topical steroids can lead to: • Hypertension • Elevated blood sugar • Suppression of the body’s natural steroids • Eczema, bacterial and fungal infections • Pigmentation disorders • Stretch marks • Infertility • Osteoporosis • Cataracts • Acne • Slower wound healing • Muscle weakness • Cushing’s disease (malfunction of the adrenal glands leading to an overproduction of cortisol) increased appetite and weight gain • Deposits of fat around the…

The last step in urine formation is secretion, distal convoluted tubule, or collecting duct will remove hydrogen ions and other molecules from the peritubular capillary network. The remaining fluid go through the whole tubular system in order to form urine. Urine is a collection of substances that has not been reabsorbed during glomerular filtration or tubular reabsorption. Since urine is made following the above…

While studying and learning about the blood portion of the cardiovascular system in BIO 211, we learned that major function of this particular system is transportation of oxygen, waste and nutrients throughout the body. However, the specific part of the circulatory system that I would like to focus on are the erythrocytes. The erythrocytes, located in our bloodstream and blood vessels, which have the function of transporting oxygen to all parts of the body when tissues become deoxygenated. The…

Intestinal brush borders break up nucleotides into sugars and phosphate ions. Galactose, glucose, fructose, and proteins are absorbed into capillaries via facillitated diffusion while in the small intestine. Chylomicrons are absorbed in two ways; they are combined with proteins to creat lipoproteins which are then used to transport cholesterol in the blood and are absorbed into lymph. Dietary…