Angina Pectoris Medication Angina Pectoris Medication Angina Pectoris Medication Angina pectoris is a chest pain condition caused by a sudden lack of oxygen to the heart muscle, which occurs when the heart’s oxygen demand exceeds its supply. Angina treatment includes: Reducing oxygen demand: Anti-anginal drugs: Nitroglycerin: Mechanism: Dilates blood vessels, mainly veins, helping to re-supply…

Anatomy of the Neck: Anatomy of the Neck: Anatomy of the Neck: Scalene Muscles: A ruptured scalene muscle can cause a tear in the middle scalene and the jugular vein attached to it. If not sutured, air can enter causing embolism. Accessory Muscles of the Common Carotid Artery: The sternothyroid muscle is an accessory muscle…

Anatomy of the Respiratory System Anatomy of the Respiratory System Anatomy of the Respiratory System # Nose How many parts is the nose divided into? The nose is divided into 2 parts: the external nose and the nasal cavity. The external nose includes: Nasal bones Nasal septum cartilage Lateral nasal cartilage Greater alar cartilage Lesser…

Anatomy of Larynx, Trachea, Respiratory Center Anatomy of Larynx, Trachea, Respiratory Center Anatomy of Larynx, Trachea, Respiratory Center Larynx Location: Located between the pharynx and trachea, in the anterior part of the neck, opposite the cervical vertebrae III, IV, V and VI. Sex difference: Before puberty, the larynx of both sexes is not much different.…

Anatomy of the Mouth Anatomy of the Mouth Anatomy of the Mouth The mouth is a vital part of the digestive system, responsible for receiving food, chewing and mixing it before swallowing. The mouth is made up of two main parts: the oral vestibule and the oral cavity proper. The oral vestibule is the front…

Analysis of Chromosome Karyotypes Analysis of Chromosome Karyotypes Analysis of Chromosome Karyotypes Symbols: r: Ring chromosome i: Isochromosome s: Satellite t: Translocation ace: Acentric fragment cen: Centromere dic: Dicentric ins: Insertion del: Deletion inv: Inversion /: Mosaicism Deletion: del Translocation: t Inversion: inv Duplication: dup Insertion: ins Acentric fragment: ace Dicentric: dic Satellite: s Isochromosome:…

American vs. British English: Key Differences American vs. British English: Key Differences American vs. British English: Key Differences 1. Present Perfect Tense: American: Uses “already” before the main verb. Example: “We already saw the Sphinx.” British: Uses “have/has already” before the main verb. Example: “We have already seen the Sphinx.” 2. Avoiding “Ever” and “Never”…

Amines, Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins Amines, Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins Amines, Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins Amines: 4 amines are gases at room temperature: methylamine, dimethylamine, trimethylamine, ethylamine. As the molecular weight increases: the boiling point increases and the solubility in water decreases. Physical properties of aniline: liquid, easily oxidized, insoluble in water,…

Aerosol Medication: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Classification Aerosol Medication: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Classification Aerosol Medication: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Classification General Introduction Aerosol medication is a widely used form of medication in various healthcare fields, particularly in treating skin diseases, respiratory ailments, ear, nose, throat problems, and gynecological conditions. When used, the medication is dispersed as tiny…

Air Pollution: A Hidden Danger Air Pollution: A Hidden Danger Air Pollution: A Hidden Danger Air pollution is a growing global issue that occurs when the atmosphere is contaminated with various gases and fine particulate matter that exceeds the air’s natural ability to disperse and dilute them. Six main contributors to air pollution: Carbon monoxide…