Investigating arteries and veins Aim: How far the artery and vein can stretch when different masses are hanged from them. Hypothesis: I predict that the heavier the mass the more likely it is to stretch the artery and vein further‚ eventually causing it to break apart. In addition the vein will stretch further than the artery when given the same mass. This is because arteries are much larger‚ muscular and more elastic than the veins‚ as they carry high pressure blood. Veins do not transport
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When blood is removed from a vein‚ it is called venipuncture or phlebotomy. Venipuncture should be performed with care. The veins of a patient are the main source of specimens for testing‚ the entry point of medications‚ and the site for IVs and blood transfusions. Because there are only a limited number of easily accessible veins in a patient‚ it is important that everything be done to preserve their good condition and availability. Universal precautions should be observed at all times. Gloves should
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Investigating arteries and veins Methodology 1. Suspend a ring of artery from a hook on a clamp stand. 2. Use a metre rule to record the length of the ring once the mass carrier has been attached to the free end of the ring. 3. Attach a 10 g mass and record the length of the ring after the mass is added. 4. Remove the mass and record the length of the ring. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 using 20‚ 30‚ 40 and 50 g masses. Record the length with and without the masses each time. When comparing
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Write an essay on the following topic. Compare arteries‚ veins and capillaries in terms of their features and functions. (12 marks) ## Content (maximum 9 marks) |Contents |Differences |Marks | |Features |Arteries have thicker wall to withstand the high blood pressure | | | |Veins have thinner wall.
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“Varicose veins are gnarled‚ enlarged veins. Any vein become varicose‚ but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That’s because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body” (Mayo Clinic‚ 2011). “Varicose veins are the result of damaged or improperly working valves in the veins‚ which cause blood to back up and make the vein swell” (Cardio Smart‚ 2012). “Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be blue‚ red‚ or flesh colored.
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21 % of cases whereas early branching of the right renal arteries is present in 15 % of individuals.(38) MIP image showing right renal prehilar bifurcation(arrow) and left renal artery duplication(arrowhead). III) ACCORDING TO ORIGIN In case of multiple arteries supplying the single kidney‚ the artery having largest diameter is considered as the main artery and the rest of the arteries are known as the accessory arteries. These arteries can be divided into two categories according to how they
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OUTCOMES 15.6‚ 15.7‚ 15.8 8. If a patient develops a blood clot in the femoral vein of the left lower limb and a portion of the clot breaks loose‚ where is the blood flow likely to carry the embolus? What symptoms are likely? To add to your thoughts‚ the blood flow is likely to carry the embolus to the patient’s lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolisms usually originate in the legs‚ like in this case. They are caused by a blood clot that has traveled to your lungs. There are a
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systemic infection of CNS‚ bone skin and soft tissue infection 10-13 Invanz Itrapenum sodium Inj 1gm Anti-biotic Lower respiratory infection‚ upper respiratory infection‚ skin infection 01-14 Kefzol Cefazolim sodium Inj 1gm Anti-biotic Skin infection‚ lower respiratory infection 07-14 Klaricid Clarithromycin Inj 500mg Anti-biotic Upper and lower urinary tract infection‚ mycobacterial infection 06-14 Leflox Levofloxacin Inj 500mg Anti-biotic Pneumonia‚ Acute maxillary sinusitis
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used for submission purposes (misspelled): Dialated Veins Sclerptherapy Reticular veins are also referred to as ‘blue veins’ or ‘feeder veins.’ This condition occurs when dilated veins allow the outgoing blood to flow the opposite direction (backward). This increase in the pressure causes the veins to become enlarged. They can also twist and cause green or blue lines beneath the skin‚ which often creates an unsightly marbling effect. Reticular Veins: What You Need to Know The Cause Approximately 80
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anterior‚ triceps brachii‚ biceps brachii‚ pronator teres‚ flexor digitorum superficialis‚ flexor digitorum profundus‚ supinator‚ muscles of thenar eminence‚ lumbricals. TRAPEZIUS : a) Flat muscle. b) It covers back of neck and upper part of trunk 1 Origin : External occipital protuberance Medial one‐third of superior nuchal line Ligamentum nuchae Spine of 7th cervical vertebra Spines all twelve thoracic vertebrae and supraspinous ligaments Insertion :
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