Headaches are one of the most common health complaints in the world. Almost everyone has experienced them at some point — from a dull ache after a long day at work to a sudden, throbbing pain that sends you straight to bed. But what actually causes headaches? Let’s break down the science behind the pain.Continue reading “1. “Why Do We Get Headaches? Understanding the Science Behind the Pain””
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Shock
According to medical perspective, Shock can best be defined :- “It is a clinical syndrome that results from inadequate tissue perfusion, creating an imbalance between the delivery of oxygen and nutrients needed to support cellular function.” • Shock affects all body systems. It may develop rapidly or slowly,depending on the underlying cause. • During shock,Continue reading “Shock”
Parts of a long bone :-
A typical long bone consists of the following parts :- 1. The diaphysis :- (growing between) is the bone’s shaft, or body—the long, cylindrical, main portion of the bone. 2. The epiphyses :- (growing own; singular is epiphysis) or extremities are the proximal and distal ends of the bone. 3. The metaphyses :- (between; singularContinue reading “Parts of a long bone :-“
Atrophy and Hypertrophy Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
AtrophyAtrophy is the decreased size or function of cells or organs and occurs in both pathologic and physiologic settings. Thus, for example, atrophy may result from disuse of skeletal muscle or from loss of hormonal signals following menopause. It may also be an adaptive response whereby a cell accommodates changes in its environment, all theContinue reading “Atrophy and Hypertrophy Are Two Sides of the Same Coin”
Disorder
Necrosis
Necrosis is defined as a localised area of death of tissue followed later by degradation of tissue by hydrolytic enzymes liberated from dead cells. • It is invariably accompanied by infl ammatory reaction. • Necrosis can be caused by various agents such as hypoxia, chemical and physical agents, microbial agents, immunological injury, etc. • BasedContinue reading “Necrosis”
Medical terminology
Alternation in body temperature :-
The normal range for adults is considered to be between 36°C and 37.5°C (96.8°F to 99.5°F). There are two primary alterations in body temperature: 1.Pyrexia 2.Hypothermia 1. PYREXIA :- A body temperature above the usual range is called pyrexia, hyperthermia , or (in lay terms) fever. A very high fever, such as 41°C(105.8°F), is calledContinue reading “Alternation in body temperature :-“
Various types of movement.
These movement are necessary to relieve tension in muscles and joints. These are classified according to medical perspective. These are as follows:- Mobility The ability to move freely, easily, rhythmically, andpurposefully in the environment, is an essential part of living. Types of joint movement Movement :- Action Flexion :- Decreasing the angle of the jointContinue reading “Various types of movement.”
7 Laws of learning
Psychologist have identified several principles of learning also referred to as laws of learning. The various laws of learning are as under: • Law of readiness Learning takes place best when a person is ready to learn. Some sort of preparatory attitude or a mindset is necessary. • Law of effect Continue reading “7 Laws of learning”
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