middle of paper ... ...s at the age of 19. “Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges. The meninges is the collective name for the three membranes that envelope the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system), called the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. The meninges' main function, alongside the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system” (Nordqvist). Bibliography (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx (n.d.). Retrieved from
"Looking for Alibrandi” by Melina Marchetta, tells the story of Josephine Albrandi, a seventeen-year-old girl who struggles to find her identity. Marchetta explores a range of conflicts through Josephine. Her struggles of her growing up racism and stereotypes of an Italians. Marchetta takes us on Josie's journey of self-discovery. Marchetta uses the issues of growing up to explain the conflict. At the beginning of the book, the author portrays Josephine as a pessimistic. She always complained about
“Looking for Alibrandi” and “Nine to Five” both explore different gender roles throughout, using various examples. The film “Nine to Five” was director in 1980 by Colin Higgins and Patricia Resnick. Looking for Alibrandi is a novel written by Melina Marchetta. The movie focuses on stereotypes and roles in the workplace in the 70’s and 80’s. Alibrandi on the other hand focuses on gender roles and stereotypes in an Italian cultural setting. Gender roles and stereotypes can be very negative for everyone
Y: The Last Man is a comic book series by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. In the first issue titled Unmanned, a plague of unknown origin killed every male mammal, fetus, and sperm with a Y chromosome. The only male survivors of this “gendercide” are Yorick and his pet monkey Ampersand. Vaughan combines texts and images to show the representations of masculinity and femininity. The story opens in a panic with the female police officer saying “All the men are dead” (Vaughan, 4). In the following
ideas. Somehow, a little thought had gotten caught between my ears, and bounced around furiously, demanding attention, until no corner of my mind was unaffected. I wanted to graduate early from high school. Of course there was a small snag; my alma mater did not allow it. Fortunately, my young, teenage mind had no room to fit obstacles, as well as dreams. Distracted by the romanticized notions raised from aspirations, I started constructing my argument. I had done my research to prepare for this moment
high achievers. Towards the end of my secondary education, I was offered a work exposure in health related fields. During the interview, I mentioned that I was interested in the Ophatmic field and was hence assigned to the Opthalmic department of Mater Dei Hospital - Malta’s National Hospital. During the length of this exposure, I was taken under the wing of Mr.Francalanza, the principle orthoptist, who upon hearing that I am interested to commence my studies in this field, made it his utter most
Radiator Springs-a small town that made big changes to race car Lightning McQueen’s life and career. In the Pixar movie Cars, directed by John Lasseter, Lightning McQueen, a talented, but arrogant, rookie race car ends up in a town called Radiator Springs as he travels to California to compete for the Piston Cup. Unable to reach the outside world, he is stuck in the run-down town. Fortunately, through Lightning’s experiences with the cars of Radiator Springs, McQueen learns some important life lessons
nervous system. Consist of 3 layers: dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. The dura mater is the thickest and most damage-proof layer. It is made of irregular connective tissue. The dura mater possesses fibers and blood vessels. Dura mater protects the CNS. The arachnoid mater is thinner and much lighter than the dura mater. It lines the inside of the dura mater. The arachnoid mater contains many thin fibers that connect to the pia mater. The pia mater is a thin and light layer of tissue which
The most likely cause of the symptoms presented by her is bacteria meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is diagnosed by taking a sample of the cerebrospinal fluid found in the subarachnoid space near the spinal cord (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes the spinal cord, provides it with nutrients and protects it from injury. If a needle were used in this test, it must pass between the L3 and L4 or L4 and L5 vertebra, which is considered safer, preventing
Meningitis by definition is the inflammation of the meninges, the three layered protective membrane that surrounds the central nervous system. The meninges are comprised of the Dura mater, the Arachnoid mater, and the innermost Pia mater. It is of utmost importance to determine if bacteria, virus, fungus, toxins, or parasites, caused the inflammation, and treat the microorganism quickly and efficiently to give the best prognosis. It is of utmost importance to determine the cause of inflammation (i
The Brain Meninges – connective tissue covering the brain Dura mater – the substance that covers the brain and the spinal cord • Endosteal layer – resembles the periosteum of bones, provides blood vessels • Meningeal layer – dense, fibrous membrane • Falx cerebri – a large crescent shaped fold that is amid cerebral hemispheres • Tentorium cerebelli – horizontal large crescent crease attached to the internal surface of the occipital bone • Falx cerebelli - a fold that divides the cerebellar hemispheres
Pathophysiology of Meningitis and Encephalitis Meningitis and encephalitis are two similar infections of the central nervous system that often lead to fatality of the host organism. Both diseases occur when pathogens enter the blood stream and gain access into the central nervous system. Stimulating inflammation within the cranial cavity, the pathogens continue to multiply and take harmful effects on the host. Inflammation, the body’s response to infection, ultimately causes all of the symptoms
The 84 year old woman is experiencing several symptoms that would indicate that she has suffered an injury to her third cranial nerve, also known as the oculomotor nerve. The oculomotor nerve is responsible for eye movement, allows the pupil to constrict, and allows the person to focus on near objects such as reading. This ability to focus is also known as accommodation. The oculomotor nerve divides into two branches; the smaller superior branch and the larger inferior branch. The superior branch
Meningitis, it’s an infection in the cerebral spinal fluid and inflammation of the meninges; the three outer layers of the brain. To be more specific, those three layers are called the Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, and the Pia mater. There are three main types of meningitis that will be discussed throughout this paper; viral, bacterial, and fungal. Each form is very similar but they all vary in terms of causative organisms, treatment and severity. Although meningitis is not very common, it can become
bacteria and viruses that cause meningitis have a pretty specific method by which they attack the human body. They have to find a way into the meninges, or the protective layers between the brain and the skull. They include the pia mater, the arachnoid, and the dura mater. The bacteria and/or viruses enter the bloodstream around the body (“Neuropathology” 6). Through complex interactions with the endothelial cells, they travel to the ... ... middle of paper ... ...r every year, all over the world
Vertebral Column: It extends down from the base of the skull to the pelvis, providing support to the thorax and peritoneum/lower back region. it has vital important in our body by Supporting the upper limb body weight; allow us to maintain a correct anatomical posture. There are all together total 33 vertebrae 1. Superiorly: There are all together 24 individual vertebrae, which are separated by intervertebral discs. 2. Inferiorly: There are nine fuse to form two composite bones five Sacrum’s
The nervous is considered to be the master controlling the systems of the body. The way it does this is to communicate through nervous impulse which is very rapid and very specific. The nervous system consist of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS). The peripheral nervous system consists of the cranial nervous, spinal nerves and ganglia. The peripheral nervous system can also be broking down into two categories which are somatic nervous system and parasympathetic system
An illness, a disease, a neurotoxin that is fatal. Beginning in crowded areas with massive populations and an abundance of homes, businesses and infrastructure. Targeting everyone despite age, gender and race. A toxin so powerful that an epidemic was declared in the state of New York within hours. Beginning in New York at Central Park, men and women went on with their daily lives and routines before being hit with a gust of wind accompanied by an altered mental state with profound confusion and
The nervous system is composed of all nerve tissue in the body. This organ system forms a communication and coordination network between all parts of the body. It plays a major role in everyday activities such as breathing, walking even blinking. It is made up of nerve tissues to receive and transmit stimuli to nervous centers and initiate response. Neurons are nerve cells that transmit signals from one location of the body to another. With damage to the nervous system the body would not be able
Anatomy: General objectives: After completing the course the student will be able to: Explain each of the constituent parts of anatomical knowledge. Use appropriate terminology to describe different parts of the morphology of the human body. Based on anatomical knowledge, recognize the differences between normal and a vein. Use knowledge to interpret above normal physiology and pathophysiology. General contents: Overview: nomenclature, mapping, tissue, devices and systems. Histology. Overview