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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Stress_and_Stress-Related_Disorders/8.04%3A_Physiological_ResponseThis section delves into the body's physiological response to stress, focusing on the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It explains the brain's interpretation of stress, ou...This section delves into the body's physiological response to stress, focusing on the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. It explains the brain's interpretation of stress, outlining how the sympathetic response prepares the body for "fight, flight, or freeze" actions. It also covers the effects of chronic stress on health, highlighting the role of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis and the sympathetic-adrenal-medullary response.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/19%3A_Gastrointestinal_System_and_Disorders/19.00%3A_IntroductionThe gastrointestinal (GI) system, also known as the digestive system, plays crucial roles such as digestion, absorption, elimination, and immune response. It breaks down food and absorbs nutrients int...The gastrointestinal (GI) system, also known as the digestive system, plays crucial roles such as digestion, absorption, elimination, and immune response. It breaks down food and absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream, which are essential for growth, energy, and bodily processes. Disorders affecting the digestive system's function can significantly impact health and well-being and elevate the risk of chronic conditions. Proper nutrition is vital for overall health.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Stress_and_Stress-Related_Disorders/8.06%3A_Inflammation-_Cellular_Response_to_StressThe document provides an overview of the body's cellular response to stress, focusing on cellular function, feedback mechanisms, and inflammation. It explores how cells adapt or respond to stress thro...The document provides an overview of the body's cellular response to stress, focusing on cellular function, feedback mechanisms, and inflammation. It explores how cells adapt or respond to stress through processes like apoptosis and autophagy, and the role of telomeres in cell longevity. The text outlines positive and negative feedback loops in maintaining homeostasis, such as the roles of oxytocin and insulin. It discusses inflammation types, systemic responses, and chemical mediators.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Pharmacology_and_Neuroscience/Book%3A_Principles_of_Pharmacology_(Rosow_Standaert_and_Strichartz)/01%3A_Chapters/1.01%3A_Immunosuppression_for_Solid_Organ_TransplantationThe page discusses the advancements and impact of selective immunosuppression in solid organ and bone marrow transplantation. Immunosuppression helps reduce organ graft rejection and graft-vs-host dis...The page discusses the advancements and impact of selective immunosuppression in solid organ and bone marrow transplantation. Immunosuppression helps reduce organ graft rejection and graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) by targeting specific immune pathways while minimizing side effects.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Southern_Illinois_University_Edwardsville/Essentials_of_Physiology_for_Nurse_Anesthetists_I_(Gopalan)/01%3A_Cell_Physiology/1.03%3A_Membrane_Transport/1.3.03%3A_Vesicular_TransportThis page explains endocytosis as a process where cells internalize substances by enclosing them in membrane vesicles, highlighting its three types: phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated en...This page explains endocytosis as a process where cells internalize substances by enclosing them in membrane vesicles, highlighting its three types: phagocytosis, pinocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. It contrasts this with exocytosis, which involves releasing substances by merging vesicles with the cell membrane, crucial for secreting enzymes and hormones in cells like those in the pancreas and stomach.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Health_Education_(Rienk_and_Lundin)/07%3A_Infectious_Diseases_and_Sexually_Transmitted_Infections/7.11%3A_Immune_Defenses_Against_Infectious_DiseasesThis page discusses the body's defenses against pathogens, highlighting physical barriers like skin and mucus membranes, and the inflammatory response with its four effects: swelling, redness, heat, a...This page discusses the body's defenses against pathogens, highlighting physical barriers like skin and mucus membranes, and the inflammatory response with its four effects: swelling, redness, heat, and pain. It outlines innate and adaptive immunity, including the roles of leukocytes, antibodies produced by B cells, and T cells in fighting infections.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/08%3A_Stress_and_Stress-Related_Disorders/8.01%3A_Homeostasis_Stress_and_AdaptationThis section explores homeostasis in relation to stress, highlighting the body's adaptive responses to internal and external stimuli to maintain stability. It details the role of various body systems ...This section explores homeostasis in relation to stress, highlighting the body's adaptive responses to internal and external stimuli to maintain stability. It details the role of various body systems in achieving homeostasis, emphasizing their interdependence. Stress is defined as a disruption to the body's normal state, with positive and negative effects. Stressors are individual triggers of stress responses, influenced by multiple factors.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Southern_Illinois_University_Edwardsville/Essentials_of_Physiology_for_Nurse_Anesthetists_I_(Gopalan)/08%3A_The_Blood/8.03%3A_Functions_of_BloodThis page outlines the vital roles of blood in the body, highlighting its function in transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones, as well as in waste management and pathogen defense. It details the ...This page outlines the vital roles of blood in the body, highlighting its function in transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones, as well as in waste management and pathogen defense. It details the protective role of white blood cells, the bleeding prevention by platelets and plasma proteins, and the regulation of body temperature and chemical balance, including pH and ion concentrations. Overall, blood is essential for maintaining overall well-being and homeostasis.
