Article about Fetal Presentation and Position Article about Fetal Presentation and Position Article about Fetal Presentation and Position This article will provide basic knowledge about the diagnosis of fetal presentation and position during labor. 1. Fetal Presentation: Definition: Fetal presentation refers to the part of the fetus that presents at the pelvic inlet during pregnancy…
Histology – Digestive System Histology – Digestive System Histology – Digestive System # Official Digestive Tract The official digestive tract begins at the esophagus and ends at the anal canal. The wall of the official digestive tract consists of 4 layers: 1. Mucosa: – Composed of the epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae. – Epithelium…
Second Impression: Techniques and Materials Second Impression: Techniques and Materials 1. Mucosal Impression: Purpose: To retain the shape of the supporting area, prevent deformation and compression, and accurately record the movement of the free mucosa. 2. Impression Tray Materials: Thermoplastic: Advantages: Easy to heat (50-55 degrees Celsius). Stable over time. Low cost. No deformation. Disadvantages:…
Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment Hemorrhoids are a common condition that can be troublesome. Here are some symptoms of hemorrhoids and how they are addressed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): 1. Internal Hemorrhoids: Symptoms: Bright red blood during bowel…
2 Product Quizzes: Physiology and Menstrual Disorders 2 Product Quizzes: Physiology and Menstrual Disorders 2 Product Quizzes: Physiology and Menstrual Disorders 1. Which of the following ages for women who have never had their first menstruation is considered primary amenorrhea, even though they have reached adulthood and have normal secondary sexual characteristics? A. After 13…
Article about tonifying Qi and blood herbs Article about tonifying Qi and blood herbs This article introduces some herbs that have the effect of tonifying Qi and blood, often used in traditional medicine: 1. Atractylodes Macrocephala (Bai Zhuat): Effects: Strengthens the spleen, removes dampness, stops sweating, and calms the fetus. Taste: Sweet, bitter, warm. Meridian:…
Foodborne Diseases Caused by Microorganisms Foodborne Diseases Caused by Microorganisms Foodborne Diseases Caused by Microorganisms Food poisoning: An acute gastrointestinal illness caused by consuming food contaminated with bacteria and their toxins, or food with toxic properties. Accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Can cause acute or chronic poisoning due to the accumulation of…
Respiratory Physiology – Summary of Knowledge Respiratory Physiology – Summary of Knowledge Respiratory Physiology – Summary of Knowledge 1. Normal Inhalation: Alveolar pressure is lower than atmospheric pressure. The parietal pleura and visceral pleura separate as the lung expands. The diaphragm contracts, raising the rib cage, creating negative pressure in the pleural cavity, helping the…
Stages of Childhood Stages of Childhood Stages of Childhood # 1. Prenatal Period (270-280 days) Starts: At conception Ends: At birth Includes: Embryonic period + Fetal period a. Embryonic Period (First 3 months) Characteristics: Increased number of cells rather than mass Disease causing agents: TORCH infections Toxins Radiation b. Fetal Period (Month 3 – Month…
Sensory – Somatosensory Physiology Sensory – Somatosensory Physiology Sensory – Somatosensory Physiology Taste Sensation: Receptor: Taste buds located on taste papillae of the tongue. 4 Basic Tastes: Sweet, salty, sour, bitter. Nerve Pathways: First neuron: Solitary nucleus. Second neuron: Ventral posterior medial nucleus of thalamus. Third neuron: Area 43 of the cerebral cortex. Characteristics: Adaptation:…