Tag: Physiology

Biochemical and Hormonal Changes in Childhood Obesity
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: The prevalence of chronic or non communicable disease is escalating much more rapidly in developing countries than in industrialized countries. According to World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, ...

Effects of Exercise on the Human Body
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Exercise represents one the highest levels of extreme stresses to which the body can be exposed. Exercise physiology is the study of the function of the human body during various acute and chronic exe...

Comparing Children and NPC Patient Group on Posture and Balance Measure
11th Dec 2019
Introduction: Comparing children and NPC patient group on posture and balance measure   Abstract Niemann-Pick disease (NPC) is a natural mistake of metabolism connected with sphingomyelin accumulation and sphingo...

Wnt Signalling Pathways in Skin Development and Epidermal Stem Cells
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Wnt Signalling Pathways in Skin Development and Epidermal Stem Cells Abstract Mammalian skin and its appendages constitute the integumentary system forming a barrier between the organism and its env...

Bone Heterogeneity in Relation to Functional Requirements
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Bone heterogeneity in relation to functional requirements Abstract The adult human skeleton has a total of 213 bones in multiple forms: long, short, flat and irregular. Bones serve many physiological...

Temporomandibular Disorders and Single Motor Unit (SMU) EMG Activity
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: 1.1       Jaw Motor system The jaw motor system is anatomically and physiologically a very complex structure consisting of the maxillae and mandible, teeth, periodontium, tongue, temporomandibu...

Activity-Related Bone Stress Injury of the Pubis
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Activity-related bone stress injury of the pubis (e.g. affecting an athlete in a running-kicking sport such as soccer or AFL) as compared to an acute, high-energy pelvic fracture (e.g. secondary to t...

Current State of Affairs – Amping up Axonal Regeneration
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Title Current state of affairs – amping up axonal regeneration Abstract Introduction Significance Why bother? Is complete recovery of function in an injured spinal cord possible? Pathophysiolog...

EMG Activity Force Production in an Isometric Contraction
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction Skeletal muscles have specific characteristics such as irritability, conductibility, contractility, and adaptability (Enoke, 2015). These characteristics give skeletal muscles the abili...

Design, Manufacture & Control of an Anaerobic Digestion System
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: The objective is to design a small functioning Anaerobic Digestion system which will replicate a large-scale plant, to manufacture a high build quality AD system and to gain knowledge about all aspects that effect the anaerobic digestion process and the different types of AD systems which are currently on the market....

Pathophysiology and Management of Uric Acid Calculi
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Pathophysiology and Management of Uric Acid Calculi Learning Objective: At the conclusion of this continuing medical education activity, the participant will gain an understanding of the pathophysiol...

Electric Muscle-stimulating Machine Experiment
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract In recent decades advancements in technology, medicine, and human health have been explosive. These key categories have crossed paths to bring forth the development of an electric muscle-sti...

Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of the Human Skin
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the human skin-A Review ABSTRACT: The chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the skin are very extensive. The skin is made up of tissues that...

Functional Features and Physiological Role of Calcium Signalling in Astrocytes
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Introduction -3000words The principle of information storage has been at the forefront of scientific research dating back as far as the 19th century. Santiago Ramon y Cajal was the pioneer...

Neuro-ophthalmic Manifestations of Cerebrovascular Accidents
10th Dec 2019
Introduction: Purpose of review Ocular functions can be affected in almost any type of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) creating a burden on the patient and family and limiting functionality. The present review s...

Pathophysiology of the Clinical Presentation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: – With reference to your chosen case study, describe and explain the underpinning pathophysiology of the clinical presentation and associated dysfunction highlighting any contributing factors. ...

The Basic Structure and Functions of the Liver and Its Role in Disease
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Chapter 1:                 LITERATURE REVIEW 1.1         The Basic Structure and Functions of the Liver and Its Role in Disease The liver arises early in embryogenesis from an...

Investigating the Effects of Game-based Robotic Hand Training on Cortico-motor Excitability in Healthy Adults
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Abstract Background: Recovery of hand function is essential for regaining functional independence. To our knowledge, game-based robotic hand training hasn’t been investigated using Transcranial M...

Physiological Study of Testosterone in Male Rats
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Introduction Testosterone is a hormone converted from cholesterol that is produced in the gonads and is secreted from the Leydig cells in the testes and is integral for sex differentiation, spermatog...

The Age-Associated Deterioration in Muscle Performance
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: The Age-Associated Deterioration in Muscle Performance Introduction The population of Canada is continually growing older with 16.9% of the population being 65 years and older in 2016 (“The Dai...

In-situ Strain Analysis of the Medial Collateral Ligament and Medial Meniscus with Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: IN-SITU STRAIN ANALYSIS OF THE MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT AND MEDIAL MENISCUS WITH ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 introduction……………...

Human Body Musculoskeletal Mechanics for Hip Prosthesis
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: History and Background Biomechanics is a discipline which applies engineering principles to biological systems and medical problems. Its fields of application include but are not limited to orthopaedi...

Physiology of a Generalised Inflammatory Response
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: Briefly describe the physiology of a generalised inflammatory response in the body. How is this modified in the dentine-pulp complex at a cellular and sub-cellular level? Describe what steps you would...

Tendon Development, Healing, and Adhesion Formation Literature Review
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: In the United States, nearly 1.5 million visits to the emergency room are a result of flexor tendon injuries. Even with intricate repair of these injuries, adhesion formation remains a common complic...

Clinical Case Report: Management of Navicular Stress Reaction in Elite Adolescent Sprinter
9th Dec 2019
Introduction: CLINICAL CASE REPORT: MANAGMENT OF NAVICULAR STRESS REACTION IN ELITE ADOLESCENT SPRINTER Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine CASE PRESENTATION A 16-year-old elite national sprinter pre...