Thermoregulation

TAQ 1 Explain the term Homeostasis. The term homeostasis is derived from two Greek words; homios meaning ‘the same’ and stasis meaning ‘steady’. It refers to the processes by which the body and internal cells seek to constantly maintain an internal state of balance and equilibrium even when faced with external environmental changes. This is achieved through either positive or negative feedback loop controls associated mainly with the endocrine and nervous systems. Principal homeostatic…

Week Eight Journal Mrs. C. C. was a sixty-seven-year-old Caucasian woman who presented to the office with bruises on her left forearm and right hand. She had a history of diabetes, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, peripheral vascular disease, and arthritis. Upon completion of her history and physical exam, large dark purplish irregular patches were noted on the left dorsal portion of bilateral forearms. The areas did not blanch and appeared to be isolated areas to bilateral forearms. There…

The integumentary system is part of an organ system which protects the body from all external processes while still being able to be surrounded by the climate change on a day to day basis. The integumentary systems most important organ is the skin, which protects the body from external damage. Not only does the system consist of skin as its main organ but also has accessory organs as well, such as hair, nails, and exocrine glands. The hairs on our bodies gives the body insulation otherwise known…

shamburg pg2 see over visual barriers as a form of defense against predators or to hunt for their next meal, or to simply stay cool. Charles Darwin wrote that “Man could not have attained his present dominant position in the world without the use of his hands, which are so admirably adapted to the act of obedience of his will”, (Darwin, 1871: 52). Darwin would specifically write about human origins and bipedalism in his Decsent of man, and selection in relation to sex. “If it be an advantage…

operating room. Lately there has been a push to promote skin-to-skin care with mother and the newborn infant post Cesarean Section in the operating room. This skin-to-skin contact, also referred to as Kangaroo Care, can contribute to newborn thermoregulation and blood glucose stabilization, increased milk production, ease with breastfeeding, more confidence and stronger attachment, as well as distraction from discomfort. I understand promoting this after a vaginal delivery, but am curious about…

1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the members of the otariid, phocid, and odobenid families. (3 points) The suborder pinnipedia have a few uniting characteristics and many variations that separate the families. Some uniting morphological characteristics that otariids, phocids and odobenids possess are paddle-like forelimbs and hind limbs, tiny tails, a bullet-like body shape, and blubber. There are also many defining features of each family. To start, the family Otariidae has…

There are many risks for a woman who is pregnant. Numerous problems may arise throughout the course of a pregnancies that range from minor inconveniences to potently death. In this article I am going to discuss maternal complications as well as fetal complications that result in a premature delivery. The reasons for the complication and understanding why delivery must take place will also be explored. Lastly we will touch on ways of preventing these complications from occurring. Premature…

1.1 Introduction: Both living and non-living things are composed of molecules made from chemical elements such as Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen. The organization of these molecules into cells is one feature that distinguishes living things from all other matter. The cell is the smallest unit of matter that can carry on all the processes of life. The three principles define cell theory: 1. All living things are composed of one or more cells. 2. Cells are the basic units of structure and…

Traditionally, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) has been used for chronic wounds, like non healing diabetic ulcerations or dehisced surgical incisions. NPWT is quite successful for these types of wounds, but recently there has been a trend to use NPWT for burn victims. This paper summarizes a case of 5 patients who were burned in a dust explosion in Taiwan in 2015 and NPWT was used, not only to treat the wounds, but also to facilitate the skin grafting. NPWT was first approved for use by…

an indicator of Parkinsonism. The test is based on a patient smelling a variety of odors, and then making a choice from a variety of answers. Testing of the autonomic system can involve examining breathing, examining heart rate, reflexes and thermoregulation. Throughout the years for a person with Parkinson’s disease the medication cost can be an average of $2,500 a year and therapeutic surgery can cost up to $100,000 per patient. With a direct and indirect cost that includes treatment, social…