General Concepts of Living Organisms and Homeostasis General Concepts of Living Organisms and Homeostasis General Concepts of Living Organisms and Homeostasis I. Characteristics of Life Life is characterized by 3 fundamental features: Constant Change: It is a continuous metabolic process, including two stages: Anabolism: Absorption and transformation of matter into nutrients. Catabolism: Decomposition of matter,…
The Patriotic Movements at the Beginning of the 20th Century The Patriotic Movements at the Beginning of the 20th Century At the beginning of the 20th century, the patriotic spirit of the Vietnamese people burned fiercely, giving rise to widespread and diverse movements aimed at resisting French colonial rule. Here is a table summarizing the…
Hospital-Acquired Infections: Causes, Agents, and Prevention Hospital-Acquired Infections: Causes, Agents, and Prevention Hospital-Acquired Infections: Causes, Agents, and Prevention A hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is an infection that a patient gets while receiving treatment in a hospital, excluding infections that were present before admission. Characteristics: Exclusions: Infections that were present or incubating upon admission. Not HAIs: Infections…
Fracture First Aid: Understanding the Basics for Timely Action Fracture First Aid: Understanding the Basics for Timely Action Fracture First Aid: Understanding the Basics for Timely Action A fracture is a serious injury where the structure of the bone is broken and loses its continuity. Fracture Classification: Based on the nature of the injury: Closed…
Application of Genetics in Breeding Application of Genetics in Breeding Application of Genetics in Breeding 1. Sources of genetic material for breeding: Recombination variation: Occurs due to the random combination of genes from parents, generating various new genotypes and phenotypes. Mutation: Sudden changes in the structure of genes or chromosomes, leading to new alleles. Recombinant…
Antibiotics: Understanding for Effective Use Antibiotics: Understanding for Effective Use Antibiotics: Understanding for Effective Use Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. They work by either stopping bacteria from growing or killing them directly. The effect of antibiotics occurs at the molecular level. Key Features of Antibiotics: Specificity: Each antibiotic has a specific effect…
Threatened Preterm Labor: What You Need to Know Threatened Preterm Labor: What You Need to Know Threatened preterm labor is a serious condition that can affect the health of both the mother and the baby. Here are some important things to be aware of: Prenatal Checkups: Avoid vaginal ultrasound: Using a vaginal probe can easily…
Body Fluids Body Fluids Body Fluids 1. Fluid Classification: The human body is composed of fluids, mainly intracellular fluid and extracellular fluid. Intracellular Fluid (ICF): Located inside cells, accounting for approximately 2/3 of the total body fluid volume. Intracellular fluid is separated from extracellular fluid by the cell membrane. Extracellular Fluid (ECF): Located outside cells,…
Problems related to nephrotic syndrome and other diseases Problems related to nephrotic syndrome and other diseases Problems related to nephrotic syndrome and other diseases Nephrotic syndrome is a clinical syndrome characterized by proteinuria, edema, hypoalbuminemia, and hypercholesterolemia. 1. Common abnormalities in patients with primary nephrotic syndrome: Thrombocytosis and increased fibrinogen. 2. Which of the following…
Pulmonary Embolism Due to Thrombosis: An Overview Pulmonary Embolism Due to Thrombosis: An Overview Pulmonary Embolism Due to Thrombosis: An Overview Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third leading cause of acute cardiovascular death, after myocardial infarction and stroke. Pathogenesis of PE: Virchow’s triad: The pathogenesis of PE is described by Virchow’s triad, which includes 3…