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NEGATIVITY

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Child health nursing - Chapter: Growth and Development ▪️ Topic: 1. Definition, principles, factors affecting growth & development, techniques of assessment, plotting of growth chart

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Child health nursing -Chapter:  Growth and Development  Topic: 1. Definition, principles, factors affecting growth & development, techniques of assessment, plotting of growth chart Growth refers to an increase in size and development refers to maturation of function. Starting from conception, growth and development is influenced by various factors both inside the uterus and external environment. Growth and development begin at conception and end at maturity. Definition of growth and development Growth is defined as an increase in size of an individual. This increase in size is due to increase in the number and diameter of the cells. Development denotes the functional maturity of the child. It is the mental maturation with acquisition of skills. Though growth and development are not the same, they are assessed simultaneously. They are unique characteristics of children and any problem in this process at any stage can result in deviation of growth and /or develop...

HARMONES and their functions

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HARMONES and their functions Hormones are chemical messengers produced by various glands in the body that help regulate and coordinate the activities of different cells, tissues, and organs. They play a crucial role in maintaining overall homeostasis and controlling various physiological processes. Here are some important hormones and their functions: ▪️Insulin: Produced by the pancreas, insulin regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It helps lower blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells. ▪️Glucagon: Also produced by the pancreas, glucagon works in opposition to insulin. It raises blood glucose levels by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen into glucose in the liver, a process called glycogenolysis. ▪️Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4): Produced by the thyroid gland, these hormones regulate metabolism, growth, and development in the body. They influence the functioning of various organs and tissues, including the heart, brain, and m...

Medical Knowledge Part 12

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Medical Knowledge Part 12 1. Choose the correct route of oxygenated blood in the body starting from its oxygenation: A Lungs →Pulmonary artery →Left atrium →Left ventricle →Aorta →Tissues →Vena cava→Right atrium→ Right ventricle →Pulmonary vein→Lungs B Lungs →Pulmonary vein →Left atrium →Left ventricle →Aorta →Tissues →Pulmonary artery →Right atrium→ Right ventricle →Vena cava→Lungs C Lungs →Pulmonary vein →Left atrium →Left ventricle →Aorta →Tissues →Vena cava→Right atrium→ Right ventricle →Pulmonary artery→Lungs D Lungs →Pulmonary artery →Left atrium →Left ventricle →Aorta →Tissues →Vena cava→Right atrium→ Right ventricle →Pulmonary artery→Tissues 🔹Solution: The correct option is C Lungs →Pulmonary vein →Left atrium →Left ventricle →Aorta →Tissues →Vena cava→Right atrium→ Right ventricle →Pulmonary artery→Lungs The circulation of blood in human body is of two types: - Systemic circulation: The system of blood vessels that ensures the supply of oxygenated blood from the ...

Nursing science - Second year ▪️NursingSubject: Child health nursing ▪️Chapter 1: Introduction

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Nursing science - Second year Nursing Subject: Child health nursing Chapter 1: Introduction  Contents: a) Modern concept in child health care b) Trends in pediatric nursing c) Role of pediatric nurses in child care d) Emerging challenges, nursing process related to pediatric nursing e) Concept of preventive pediatric f) Vital statistics related to pediatrics as per the NRHS and Gol ✴️✴️ Topic 1. Modern concept in child health care 1. INTRODUCTION TO PEDIATRICS The health of children has historically been of vital importance to all societies because children are the basic resources of the future of mankind. In any country, mothers and children constitute approximately 60% of the population. In India, woman of child bearing age (15-44 years) constitute 19% of the population and children under 15 years of age constitute about 59% of the total population. By virtue of their large number as well as because of being vulnerable to diseases, mothers and children are the major consumers of ...