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What happen to the body when no homeostasis?
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Homeostasis is your body's way of keeping things like temperature and blood pH level within acceptable ranges.For example, if your body produces too much insulin, it will take too much sugar out of your blood which may lead to loss of consciousness or death if left untreated. Any homeostatic system that fails is likely to cause death after a period of time, if left untreated.
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Why are vital signs an important first step of a medical examination
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To give some subtance to the problem. To give background information to conclude.
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Why is anatomical position important?
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It gives us a reference point by which we can define all movements. You you describe any movement of limbs.
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Why is the axial vs. appendicular related to structure and function?
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The axial protects the brain and spinal cord
The appendicular sends and receives impulses to the peripheral of the body. It responds to stimuli and also calls muscles and glands into action to protect the body. Function: The Axial skeleton: Location = The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. The appendicular skeleton: Location = The appendicular skeleton contains the bones of the appendages (limbs, wings, or flippers/fins), and the pectoral and pelvic girdles. |
