Molecular Theory and Techniques
FIGURE 9.1 DNA molecule. The double helix of the DNA is shown along with details of how the bases, sugars, and phosphates connect to form the structure of the molecule….
Gonadal Function
at http://thepoint.lww.com THE TESTES By the 6th week of development in both sexes, the primordial germ cells have migrated from their extraembryonic location to the gonadal ridges, where they are…
Pancreatic Function and Gastrointestinal Function
at http://thepoint.lww.com The gastrointestinal (GI) system is composed of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Digestion, which is primarily a function of the small intestine, is the…
The Thyroid Gland
at http://thepoint.lww.com THE THYROID The thyroid gland is responsible for the production of two hormones: thyroid hormone and calcitonin. Calcitonin is secreted by parafollicular C cells and is involved in…
Hypothalamic and Pituitary Function
at http://thepoint.lww.com The term pituitary (derived from both Latin and Greek) literally means to “spit mucus,” reflecting the primitive notion of pituitary function. In one way, the ancient physiologists were…
Laboratory Safety and Regulations
at http://thepoint.lww.com Key Terms Airborne pathogens Biohazard Bloodborne pathogens Carcinogens Chemical hygiene plan Corrosive chemicals Cryogenic material Fire tetrahedron Hazard Communication Standard Hazardous materials High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters Laboratory…
Point-of-Care Testing
a POCT, point-of-care testing. Smaller sample volume allows POCT use in neonatal and pediatric population and is preferred for those undersized patients requiring frequent testing. The overall cost of patient…
two Clinical Correlations and Analytic Procedures
!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.1//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml11/DTD/xhtml11.dtd”> PART two Clinical Correlations and Analytic Procedures Chapter Outline Amino Acids Overview Basic Structure Metabolism Essential Amino Acids Nonessential Amino Acids Recently Identified…
