Physiology Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

Shame and stigma that is associated mental illnesses is a major obstacle to the use of mental health care by many Asians.

A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in assessment and management of ankylosing spondylitis and other conditions affecting the integrity of the joints.

The effect that alcohol has on an individual has been noted to be a function of the body fatigue, the amount of food in the stomach, medication being taken, the rate of consumption, the body [...]

The absence of dystrophin would lead to the total collapse of muscles and the affected individual turns weak. The other type of Muscular dystrophy is that of Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.

The mind is responsible for making financial decision and it is triggered by the messages we receive on the day to day activities. Lennick and Jordan explain that, we have two systems in the brain; [...]

The main purpose of the literature review is to conduct a research on the chronic pain caused by illness and the experience of loss; great many of different sources are going to be considered which [...]

Adjustment to the way of life and the budget is likely to follow in order for the family to cope with the paraplegic condition.

This paralysis can either be complete or incomplete and the major cause of this condition is a severe injury experienced in the spinal cord that impairs the nervous system making it impossible for the brain [...]

The cases when the degree of the curve is about 50 bracing is proved to be very effective. In cases when the degree of the idiopathic scoliosis is more than 100, spinal surgery is necessary, [...]

Kirman in discussing the pathophysiology of pressure sores describes the development of the sores by outlining that initially "pressure is exerted on the skin, soft tissue, muscle, and bone, by the weight of an individual [...]

To climb upstairs to pick the phone, the sensory division of PNS must relay signals to the CNS via sensory neurons, and use the spinal cord as the major conduit between the body and the [...]

The cycle is comprised of two main phases, which are the stance phase, i.e.when the foot is in contact with the ground and bearing weight, and swing phase, i.e.the phase from the toes detached from [...]

This condition occurs when the body is not capable in controlling the temperature that rises rapidly and the mechanism of sweating fails and the body temperature reaches 106 F. This is the body's response to [...]

The anterior rami of C5 and C6 converge to become the superior trunk, the C7 ramus becomes the middle trunk, and the ventral rami of C8 and T1 converge to become the inferior trunk.

To begin with, dynamic or active flexibility can be termed as the ability of the muscles to perform dynamic or kinetic movements through the limbs in a full range of motion in the joints.

Spatial localization of the object, movement of the hand towards the object and the enclosing of the fingers around the o ect are the actions involved.

One of the most famous men in the world of swimming and regarded as one the best swimmers in the world is the Australian Ian Thorpe.

According to Wong et al, Alzheimer's disease is usually associated with a mutation in three genes: the amyloid precursor protein gene and two presenilin genes.

The measurement and calculation results are represented in Table 1, which includes the participants' name, sex, age, finger length values, and ratio.

With a brain injury of the left hemisphere, it also becomes difficult for an individual to synthesize information in coming up with some conclusion or idea.

The article titled "Schema Theory: Implications for Movement Education" talks about the way people move, the reasons and circumstances, as well as the consequences of movement on a persona and the surrounding environment.

It is paramount to note that the management of the health systems needs to focus on an integrated approach to the management of these animals to have healthy and useful animals.

In this paper, I will explain sexual arousal and the various factors which work together to bring about sexual response. Endocrine disorders which may prejudice the production of testosterone and treatments regimens for hypertension also [...]

Saliva is perceived as a part of a personality, sharing which is a unique parting with a valuable piece of one's body; a belief that saliva is likely to cause conception is also popular in [...]

Rhode Island is a state in the United States of America and has a board known as the 'The Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline'.

Most of the related researches have studied the changes in the salivary composition during exercise and the effects of stress on the salivary flow and composition.

Kidneys are the major organs of the renal system which perform vital homeostatic processes such as maintenance of water and ionic balance in the body.

Non REM sleep represents 75% of sleep duration and occurs in four stages and REM sleep represents stage 5 of sleep.

The action of standing up from a seated position is an intricate action that is associated with the shift from one stable position to another through the engagement of technically all the parts of the [...]

The space between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater is called subdural space. The subarachnoid space is present between the arachnoid and pia mater, and contains the CSF.

The neck of the femur and structure of the head helps in the transmission of body weight efficiently by appropriate distribution of the bony trabeculae in the neck.

This stage is the most dangerous while it results in the joint's loss of shape, causes more pain, and can lead to complete disability to move.

Once we reach the age of 30, our bones stop growing and making new cells, and we are left to live the rest of our lives with the current condition of our bones.

There are three processes involved in the sensory function of the eyes: the mechanical process, the chemical process, and the electrical process. The mechanical process starts as the stimuli passes through the cornea and [...]

The ultimate result of the baroreceptor activation is the inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system and activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Ace inhibitions and angiotensin block ii repeaters are widely used for renal failure patients for the treatment of hypertension. As it has been stated earlier that two types of hypertension are usually found in patients [...]

However, calcium also plays a significant role in various functions in the body; most of them directly affect the growth of the body.

The experiment was performed using a Snellen chart and FrACT to test the acuity of the participant's vision. Figure 1 summarizes the results of the hearing test, while figure 2 displays the outcomes of the [...]

Basically, arthritis is the inflammation of a joint that is usually accompanied by pain, stiffness as well as a change in the physical structure of the body.

Thirdly, anabolic steroids are also known to alter the structure of the heart by enlargement and thickening of the left ventricle.

CAD is caused by the narrowing of the coronary arteries due fat deposition in them, eventually leading to either complete obstruction of the artery lumen or dislodgment of the plaque embolism.

The physical aspect of the treatment plan is targeted at developing management strategies that the patient will find possible to implement and easy to follow.

More than that, damages to hearing are sometimes caused by exposure to loud noises related to emergency cases or just the improper use of headphones, especially the in-ear models.

The physiology behind the experiment is the response of a receptor to stimuli from the external environment. The hypothesis is that the human body can perceive two distinct stimuli as separate, localize a specific area [...]

In the brain, the hypothalamus performs the function of a thermostat and controls the temperature in the body. In many sources and discussions, thermoregulation is introduced as a natural cooling system of the body.

In other words, the volume replacement required to address the consequences of postpartum haemorrhage caused the abnormal temperature in the given patient.

Researchers found that the pathogenesis of the phossy jaw was complex because the period of partial excretion of phosphorus from the body was up to several years.

The study of pathophysiology is crucial for all healthcare providers in general and for nurses in particular, as it helps recognize the progression and the state of a disease.

The entire pressure regulation process may involve varying the capacity of blood that the heart directs to arteries or changing the level of blood in one's veins.

The possession of the female genitalia is probably what makes women and girls be highly targeted by wicked men who just desire using them for sex, slavery, fun, and excitement to mention a few.

It is worth noting that the articular and muscular systems are the two most important parts of the human body due to the fact that they perform the functions of the musculoskeletal system.

In the case of athletes, a primary concern is the need to sustain the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, and in order to accomplish that goal, the athlete needs to consume the right types [...]

In the article "Cellular Metabolism and Disease: What Do Metabolic Outliers Teach Us," DeBerardinis and Thompson, provide a comprehensive overview of the role of three different types of metabolism in biological and physiological pathways in [...]

In the dark, Na+ channels of the membranes of the external segments of rods and cones are open, and the electric current flows from the cytoplasm of the internal segments into the membranes of the [...]

In addition, it has been observed that neuropsychological tests to assess recovery following concussion have some unique features in terms of reliability and validity, which underscore the need for further reviews and studies.

Nightmares and dreams arise in the course of REM sleep as it is linked to desynchronized and quick brain waves, deferral of homeostasis, and failure of muscular tonus.

The purpose of the paper is to describe the impact of adverse conditions on human physical performance and to apply the findings to the military environment with the focus on the effectiveness of training resistance [...]

Recent studies indicate that the development of the tongue is closely associated with the development of the heart because the formation of the head and heart occurs at the early stages of the embryo growth, [...]

Of course, it is impossible just to memorize all the information about the motor units in the spare of the moment.

The anaplastic astrocytoma is a tumor that develops in the brain whereby the nerve supportive cell develops the glioma. The diagnostic and therapeutic steps that can be taken to address anaplastic astrocytoma as well as [...]

In the field of sports, the study of control of human movement is essential in providing students and scholars on the confines of human performance.

The aim of this essay is to discuss the profession of physical therapist explaining the role of women in this field."Physical therapy in the United States was originally an occupation composed almost entirely of women; [...]

EMRs assist in the reduction of medical errors by providing physicians with quick access to the patient's medical history and relevant medical information to assist in prescription.

Other bacteria, more so those that cause dangerous infections can also impair the development of a fetus, and in extreme cases they can even cause premature and still births.

These factors include: the concentration of oxygen in the air inhaled; appropriate exchange of gases in the air circulation system; the amount of hemoglobin in the blood for oxygen transfer; functioning of the cardiovascular system; [...]

Buttler states that the calculation of partial pressure of oxygen and other gases in the body can be done through the multiplication of the concentration of the gas in the air by the by the [...]

Is it applicable in making of coverings and cushioning material. It is of medium rigid density and widely applied in making of orthotic cushions.

Pathology of microglandular hyperplasia occurs as a result of hormonal pregnancy changes in the ovarian cells resulting to pregnancy luteoma and large solitary luteinised follicular cysts pregnancy and puerperium.

With time, the deterioration progresses to other parts of the body such as the chest, the neck, and the arms. The best time to begin the treatment is said to be the age of 5 [...]

In the course, nerve "impulses travel in peripheral nerves, with a first synapse in the dorsal horn and a second synapse in the thalamus, and end up in the cerebral cortex and other supraspinal structures.

The outer part of the year focuses the sound onto the eardrum. The ligament of the stapes of the ear protects the ear against noise but it is slower than sudden sound.

The Role of Brain in Stress In addition, the brain is the main organ that plays a major role in the body's view and reaction to stress.

The main difference between the ideas of open-loop controlled movements and closed-loop controlled movements is in the consideration of the further steps.

When the body is subjected to stressful conditions, stress hormones such as cortisol hormones are released by the pituitary and adrenal glands so as to initiate the stress response in the body.

Owing to the fact that improvement of VO2max is training-specific, this paper discusses three of the most common types of training programs used to improve VO2max, namely interval training, plyometric training, and weight or resistance [...]

This paper looks at the causes of the popping sound generated when cracking knuckles, the benefits as well as health complications associated with the practice in response to my lab technician's behavior.

Children had to listen to the music and control the ball movements. In response, the coach was trying to react to each of the children's actions and improvements to make them sure that they were [...]

It is the hypothesis of this study that there will be a noticeable and measurable difference between the pulse rates of athletes and non-athletes when performing the same exercise at the same rate.

The level of defects mostly depends on the nature of the teratogenic agents, the way in which the cells are exposed to these agents and the level of placental transfer between the mother and the [...]

This is because it joins the pubic bone to the lower side of the chest thereby flexing the torso towards the hips. The external oblique muscle attaches the ribs to the hips and rectus abdominis.

It functions in such a way that when light enters the eye into the retina, the optic nerves send signals to the SCN and then to the brain and the person is active.

The whole process of multiplication involves two elements, that is, Jack the sperm and Alice the Egg. Between Alice's house and the airport where Jack and his buddies alighted there is a big lake that [...]

The roles of this fluid in the body are mainly four: various forms of movement around the body, protection of various body organs, lubrication and body temperature regulation in order to fit to prevailing conditions. [...]

During warm or hot days, the vessels carrying blood in our skin open up and the glands contract resulting in the sweat glands releasing the fluid through the sweat pores found on the surface of [...]

Perspiration is production of water droplets by the sweat glands in the body when it is hot and the main reason is to cool down the body mechanism.

On the contrary, the mental abilities of human beings cannot be regarded in the same light as their physical capabilities. This goes a long way in proving that the lack of physical aptitude does not [...]

These are the main joints in the body, and the fluid permits the joints to move about liberally and reduce friction.

A proper exercise on the other hand will help one be free from such chronic diseases as heart disease and being overweight.