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Respiration

Respiration. Involves both the respiratory _ Four processes that supply the body with O 2 and _. Respiration. _________________________________( breathing): movement of air into and out of the lungs O 2 and CO 2 exchange between the lungs and the blood Transport:

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Blood (chapter 15 of your textbook)

Blood (chapter 15 of your textbook). Topics. What is blood for? How much blood? Hematocrit and anemia The constituents of plasma Red Blood Cells White Blood cells and the defensive role of blood (optional) Clotting cascades.

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Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance

Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance. Necessary for life, homeostasis Nursing role: help prevent, treat fluid, electrolyte disturbances. Fluid . Approximately 60% of typical adult is fluid Varies with age, body size, gender Intracellular fluid

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Lymphatic System: Functions

Lymphatic System: Functions. Returns interstitial fluid and leaked plasma proteins back to blood Together with lymphoid organs provide the structural basis of immune system. Venous system. Arterial system. Heart. Lymphatic system:. Lymph duct. Lymph trunk. Lymph node. Lymphatic

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Immunity: Two Intrinsic Defense Systems

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Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy. Juan G. Santiago, MD Valley Retina Institute, P.A. Introduction. Epidemiology Pathophysiology Classification Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Macular Edema Clinical Trials DRS ETDRS DCCT UKPDS Intro to Treatment. DM in America. 24 million (8%) Americans

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Functions of the Respiratory System

Functions of the Respiratory System. Provides extensive gas exchange surface area between air and circulating blood Moves air to and from exchange surfaces of lungs Protects respiratory surfaces from outside environment Produces sounds Participates in olfactory sense.

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Chapter 17a Circulation Characteristics of Blood RBC and Erythropoiesis

Chapter 17a Circulation Characteristics of Blood RBC and Erythropoiesis. Overview of Vessels. Veins: vessels that move TOWARD the heart. Arteries: blood vessels that move AWAY from the heart. Capillaries: Small vessels created by repeated branching of arteries and veins

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Cholesterol and its transport

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Chemotherapy and Renal Toxicity

Chemotherapy and Renal Toxicity. Christine Lau, M.D. UCLA Nephrology February 24, 2010. Outline. Platinum-based therapies Antimetabolites Antitumor antibiotic Alkylating agents VEGF pathway inhibitor Tumor lysis syndrome Hematopoietic cell transplantation. Risk factors.

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Figure 21.1

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Patterns in Nature Topic 14: Gaseous Exchange in Animals

Patterns in Nature Topic 14: Gaseous Exchange in Animals. Part of the Patterns in Nature Module Biology in Focus, Preliminary Course Glenda Childrawi and Stephanie Hollis. DOT Point(s). Identify and compare the gaseous exchange surfaces in an insect, a fish, a frog and a mammal.

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Unit 7

Unit 7. Unit 7 Human Body Systems 5 Functions of the Skeletal System. Gives shape and support to the body Protects the internal organs Provides an attatchment point for muscles Formation of red blood cells in the bone marrow Calcium and phosphorus are stored here.

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The Respiratory system

The Respiratory system. By: Adham , Oscar, Alicia, Sierra Date: Nov.21.2013. Table of contents. Slide 1: Title Slide 2: Table of contents Slide 3: What is the role that your system plays in the human body?

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Transport in Invertebrates

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Respiratory System

Respiratory System. Chapter 42. Respiration. Respiration: the exchange of gases (O 2 and CO 2 ) between the external environment and the cell or body of an organism Occurs mainly by diffusion (due to concentration gradients) Thus, requires large surface areas and thin, moist membranes.

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Urinary System Structures

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Chapter 13 Blood Vessels & Circulation

Chapter 13 Blood Vessels & Circulation. Blood vessel anatomy. Three layers Tunica Interna : innermost layer Tunica Media : smooth muscle Tunica Externa : connective tissue; stabilization within tissues Vasoconstriction : arterial contraction; diameter decreases

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