Entries by Daphne Hanson

Discuss the basic clotting mechanism

Discuss the basic clotting mechanism. Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms. Discuss how the factors generally work, you do not need to list all factors and the order in which they participate in clotting. Begin with how Prothrombinase is formed and then continue. You should list all 3 stages.

Development of the skeletal system

During the process of development of the skeletal system, emrbryonic cells, known as mesenchyme cells, may develop into either osteoblasts or chondroblasts, which, in turn, may develop into osteocytes and chondrocytes (respectively). This process is an example of A. growth B. metabolism C. differentiation D. responsiveness E. movement

The intramuscular injection of penicillin

A 20-year-old female college student with a sore throat is seen in the student health service. A throat swab is cultured and reported positive for group A \ beta-hemolytic streptococci. She is treated with an intramuscular injection of penicillin. Two weeks later, she wakes up in the morning and finds that she has decreased urine […]

The rheumatoid arthritis

Your friend has rheumatoid arthritis and asked you if she should take over-the-counter preparations containing borage oil. She read an advertisement for arthritis sufferers about the benefits of this product. How would YOU answer her question? Can you safely say it is a good idea to try this treatment? Would it help relieve her symptoms? […]

The stratified squamous epithelium

Drag the words into the correct boxes to indicate the structure and its identifying features. Take help from the textbook reading and the lecture notes. The most superficial layer consists of stratified squamous epithelium. A deep layer of skin: Composed of connective tissue The most superficial layer of the dermis; Contains neurovascular supply for the […]

The myofibrils skeletal muscle

Large parallel rod-like structures (contains myofilaments arranged in sarcomeres) Choose matching term myofibrils skeletal muscle myofilaments myocytesWhat is the role of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?A To release troponin from tropomyosin, allowing myosin to bind to the actin filamentB To release calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulumC To prevent myosin from continuing to slide up the actin […]

The describes why a vasectomy leads to infertility

A vasectomy is a procedure in which the vas deferens are cut. Which of the following describes why a vasectomy leads to infertility? • The vasectomy blocks the movement of sperm from the prostate gland to the bulbourethral gland The vasectomy blocks the movement of sperm from the epididymis into urethra • The vasectomy blocks the movement […]

The purpose of the orthotic application

The purpose of the orthotic application after the flexor tendon repair is (L03)a.Strengthening the repaired tendonb.Relieving tensional stress on the repaired tendon.Strengthening the extansor musclesd.Stretching the extansor tendon26- What is the primary goal of using an anti-spasticity splint? (LO3) a.To prevent muscle atrophyb. To promote muscular strengthC.To increase joint flexibilityd. To reduce muscle spasticity

Identification of the long bone anatomy

A 45-year-old recently had an infection of their thigh that affected the femur bone, causing an infection of the structure indicated by “B” in the figure below. Which of the following is affected by the infection? Identification of the long bone anatomy indicated by the letter “D” Options: Proximal epiphysis Periosteum Distal epiphysis Medullary cavity […]