Newborn: Caring for Full-Term and Premature Infants Newborn: Caring for Full-Term and Premature Infants Newborn: Caring for Full-Term and Premature Infants I. Full-Term Infants: 1. Physiology: Physical Examination: Length (CN): Head Circumference (CC): Skin: Subcutaneous Blood Vessels: Subcutaneous Fat: Vernix Caseosa: Lanugo Hair: Hair, Nails: Ears (Auricular cartilage): Skull: Head circumference, anterior fontanel, sutures Breasts:…
Glucose Synthesis Glucose Synthesis # Concept Glucose synthesis is the process of creating glucose from intermediate products such as pyruvate, lactate, amino acids, and other oses. This process is also known as gluconeogenesis. # Pathways of Glucose Synthesis There are four main pathways for glucose synthesis: From pyruvate From lactate From amino acids From other…
Frog Heart Activity Recording Experiment Frog Heart Activity Recording Experiment Frog Heart Activity Recording Experiment # Objective The experiment aims to: Observe and record the activity of the frog’s heart, including the atrial systole, ventricular systole, and complete diastole phases. Demonstrate the role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating heart activity by stimulating the…
Soft Tissue Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region Soft Tissue Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region Soft Tissue Lesions of the Oral and Maxillofacial Region 1. Reactive Fibrous Hyperplasia (RFH) Other names: Traumatic fibroma Reactive fibrous hyperplasia Etiology: Trauma May develop from granulation tissue Microscopic features: Dense fibrous connective tissue No blood vessels…
Respiration in Children Respiration in Children Respiration in Children 1. Characteristics of the Upper Respiratory Tract Nose and Pharynx: Short, narrow nasal passages -> easily obstructed. Nasal mucosa: Thin, delicate, rich in blood and lymph vessels, lined with ciliated columnar epithelium. Sinus and turbinate development in the nasal mucosa starts at 5 years old (not…
Acute Respiratory Failure – Respiratory Medicine Y4 Acute Respiratory Failure – Respiratory Medicine Y4 Acute Respiratory Failure – Respiratory Medicine Y4 # What is Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)? Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) is a condition where the body cannot provide enough oxygen or eliminate enough carbon dioxide, leading to decreased oxygen in the blood and…
Chromosome Number Mutations Chromosome Number Mutations 1. Aneuploidy: Occurs in: Animals and plants. Cause: Non-disjunction of chromosomes during meiosis or fertilization. Result: Mosaic: If aneuploidy occurs in somatic cells during mitosis. Mutant: If aneuploidy occurs during the first mitotic division of the zygote. Number of aneuploid forms: n (where n is the number of chromosomes…
Health Education Communication Planning: Essential Principles Health Education Communication Planning: Essential Principles Health Education Communication Planning: Essential Principles Developing a health education communication (HEC) plan is a critical process for enhancing knowledge, modifying behaviors, and improving community health. To ensure an effective plan, it’s essential to adhere to these fundamental principles: 1. Aligning with Local…
Labor Chart: A Detailed Guide for Expecting Mothers and Medical Professionals Labor Chart: A Detailed Guide for Expecting Mothers and Medical Professionals Labor Chart: A Detailed Guide for Expecting Mothers and Medical Professionals A labor chart is an important tool for monitoring and evaluating the progress of a woman’s labor. This article will help you…
Grade 8 Biology Review: Multiple Choice End of Semester II Exam Grade 8 Biology Review: Multiple Choice End of Semester II Exam Grade 8 Biology Review: Multiple Choice End of Semester II Exam Question 1: In humans, which part is located between the brainstem and the cerebrum? a. Spinal cord b. Nerve ganglion c. Diencephalon…