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We all take advantage of sleep and think of it, at times, as a luxury more than a physiological and psychological necessity. Edwards, O’Dreiscoll, et al, in their paper over Aging and Sleep: Physiology and Pathophysiology, simply defined sleep as a natural state characterized by a reduction in voluntary motor activity (skeletal muscle movement) but not involuntary activity (heart, lungs, organs, etc.), and a decreased response to stimulation and stereotypic posture that is both reversible and…

In the focus of this case study, Cara Jones is our patient. She is a 33 year old nursing assistant who was first admitted to the hospital after having a seizure. She has never had a seizure before, so this is the first and only time this has happened. Jones has been displaying symptoms for some time now, seeming to be in a stupor at times, has shown an increase in irritability, and an overall change in demeanor. She has also been feeling nauseous and vomiting frequently for the past week before…

average, the incubation period for mumps is 16 to 18 days but ranges from 12 to 25 days.3 A classic feature of mumps is pain and swelling of the parotid salivary glands. Parotitis, or inflammation of the parotid glands, is usually bilateral but can be unilateral, especially early in disease progression.4 When fully inflamed, the swollen parotid gland may obstruct palpation of the jawbone in front of the ear. Swelling most commonly appears on day two of infection and lasts five to seven days.…

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mostly used in bodies of water. As a result, data gaps exist concerning effects of TBT on mammals in regard to reproduction, development and mutagenicity. In mammals, high levels of TBT can affect the endocrine glands, upsetting the hormone levels in the pituitary, gonad and thyroid glands. Large doses of TBT have been shown to damage the reproductive and central nervous systems, bone structure, and the gastrointestinal tract of mammals. Chemicals from the paint spread into the surrounding…

“Strutting on the Red Carpet” Summary In this article “Oh The Things They’ll Do to Look that Good Strutting on the Red Carpet,” by Sandy Cohen, he discusses the things celebrities do to look good on the red carpet! In the article, Cohen details the excessive preparation that celebrities take before their evening on the red carpet. All celebrities set unrealistic goals to look flawless & beautiful while strutting down the red carpet. The celebrities start getting ready for the red carpet…

What comes to mind when you think of skin disorders? What about cysts? The idea of skin disorders can make people cringe, because the first thing thought about them is abnormality. Though they are considered “abnormalities”, the majority of “normal” day to day people have them. So what's the big deal about someone having a noncontagious skin disorder like a cyst? A cyst is a membranous sac or cavity of abnormal character containing fluid. They can be filled with semisolid material, gaseous…

The mumps is an infection in the salivary glands they are extremely contagious and is commonly seen in children, the swelling of one or both salivary glands is the most clear symptom. (Mumps: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment by Mike Paddock). When the salivary glands get swelled up the person infected develop a “ hamster- like” face, in some cases the mumps can cause inflammation not only in the glands but in the pancreas or the meninges which can lead to serious damage…

The four types of DI are: Central DI, Nephrogenic DI, Gestational DI and Primary Polydipsia DI. Central DI in adults is usually caused by damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary glands. Damage to these glands can result from a surgery, a tumor, a brain injury or an illness such as meningitis. In some cases the cause is unknown and for children it is usually a genetic condition passed on by the mother. Because of the lack of ADH, this type of…

There are two sections within the peripheral nervous system, but we’ll specifically review the autonomic system which controls involuntary muscles. These muscles are the smooth muscles found in structures such as blood vessels, airways, glands, and cardiac muscles within the heart. This system also regulates numerous functional characteristics such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, digestion, and sweating. Additionally, the autonomic system is divided into two subdivisions known…