'Arachidonic acid' presentation slideshows

Chapter 15: Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Chapter 15: Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System. Neural Integration. Afferent Division of the Nervous System. Receptors Sensory neurons Sensory pathways. Afferent Division. Sensory receptors ? sensory pathway ? Somatic Sensory info

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Chapter 18 The Endocrine System

Chapter 18 The Endocrine System. Endocrine and nervous systems work together Endocrine system hormones released into the bloodstream travel throughout the body results may take hours, but last longer Nervous system certain parts release hormones into blood

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Allergy and Hypersensitivity

Allergy and Hypersensitivity. I. Introduction. A. Definitions. Allergy Immune-mediated response to innocuous environmental antigen Can be humoral or cell-mediated reaction Usually involves prior exposure to antigen resulting in sensitization of individual Allergen Innocuous antigen

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Approach To The Febrile Patient

Approach To The Febrile Patient . FEVER Is an elevation of body temperature above the normal circadian range as the result of a change in the thermoregulatory center located in the anterior hypothalamus and pre-optic area . thermoregulation. Body heat is Generated by

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Natural Nutrition to improve the Health and Longevity of Dogs and Cats

Natural Nutrition to improve the Health and Longevity of Dogs and Cats. Vets All Natural focuses on:. Every day diets to maximise the Health & Longevity of dogs and cats Skin & Coat Solutions (Allergies) Joint & Bone Solutions (Arthritis)

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Natural Nutrition to improve the Health and Longevity of Dogs and Cats

Natural Nutrition to improve the Health and Longevity of Dogs and Cats. Vets All Natural focuses on:. Every day diets to maximise the Health & Longevity of dogs and cats Skin & Coat Solutions (Allergies) Joint & Bone Solutions (Arthritis)

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Chapter 3 Anti-inflammatory Medications

Chapter 3 Anti-inflammatory Medications. NSAIDs. The use of NSAIDs for the treatment of sports-related injuries, as well as other maladies, (namely osteoarthritis) continues to rise. In 2001, sales of NSAID prescriptions accounted for $10.9 billion in the United States. . NSAIDs ( cont. ).

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Lipids

Lipids. Waxes, Fats and Oils. spermaceti (from sperm whale). triacylglycerol. palmitic acid. fatty acid long chain carboxylic acid even number of carbons saturated or unsaturated carbon chain if unsatrurated, usually cis geometry. palmitoleic acid. Soaps (Saponification) and Detergents.

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Pre-analytical factors that can affect coag test results

Pre-analytical factors that can affect coag test results. Underfilled tube High hematocrit Hemolysis Traumatic blood draw (tissue factor) Delay in testing Excessive agitation of blood in tube (platelet tests). The Prothrombin Time. Thromboplastin: Tissue factor Phospholipid Calcium.

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AUTACOIDS

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Department of Pharmacology Overview 2008-2009

Department of Pharmacology Overview 2008-2009. Heidi E. Hamm, Ph.D . Earl W. Sutherland, Jr. Professor of Pharmacology Chair, Department of Pharmacology. Departmental Interests. Synaptic transmission and neuroscience

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The Advantages of Traditional and Ancient Health Practices for Student Health

The Advantages of Traditional and Ancient Health Practices for Student Health The Wisdom of the (S)ages Overview Yoga and breathing Rasayanas Meditation Effects on Student performance Mental Health Drug Use Breathing Old and New Diaphragm breathing

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Chapter 27. Biomolecules: Lipids

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LIPIDS

LIPIDS. DR. SYED QAMAR ALAM. LIPIDS. DEFINITION CLASSIFICATION (STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL) FUNCTIONS OF DIETARY LIPIDS CHEMICAL NATURE OF FATTY ACIDS NOMENCLATURE Saturated Fatty acids Unsaturated Fatty acids Positional and geometric isomerism - Essential Fatty acids. DEFINITION.

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Receptors of fatty acids and endocannabinoids; lipid rafts

Receptors of fatty acids and endocannabinoids; lipid rafts. mirka.rovenska@lfmotol.cuni.cz. Receptors of fatty acids. 1) Peroxisomal proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) nuclear 2) Free-fatty acid-activated receptors (FFAR) on the cell surface, coupled to G proteins. (oxidized LDL).

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Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens). Actions : Diuretic, urinary antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, endocrine agent Medicinal Uses : treat mild to moderate BPH, inflammation of respiratory and genitourinary tract Side effects : none-low

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Analgesic Nephropathy

Analgesic Nephropathy. Lecture Overview. A. Background NSAIDs: Overview and clincial use Targets of NSAIDs: The Cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes The role of prostaglandins in inflammation, pain & fever The role of prostaglandins in housekeeping functions B. The Pharmacology of NSAIDs

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Lipids

Lipids. Lipids are esters of fatty acid and glycerol or alcohol with very high m.w. as in waxes.

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DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA - ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS

DRUGS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF ASTHMA - ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS. Dr Stuart Wilson. -. -.

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Effects of Cannabanoids on the brain!

Effects of Cannabanoids on the brain!. Delta 9-THC. Psycoactive Cannabinoids. Euphoria Enhancement of sensory perception Tachycardia Antinociception Impairment of memory Difficulties in concentration

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