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Title: Reproduction in the human female : the uterine mucosa in the resting, menstrual and pregnant states, and the function of the decidua incorporating an account of an early human ovum
Creator: Young, James, 1883-1963
Publisher: Edinburgh : William Green
Sponsor: Wellcome Library
Contributor: Wellcome Library
Date: 1911
Language: eng
Includes bibliographic references and index
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Note: The colors, contrast and appearance of these illustrations are unlikely to be true to life. They are derived from scanned images that have been enhanced for machine interpretation and have been altered from their originals.
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For some reason, these older works got deleted from my account. So, I'm putting them back up.
Playing with functions & simple forms. Made with Processing.
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Taken at the Central Coast Grammar School's Year 12 "Pre Formal" Function @ Avoca on Friday the 16th September 2011.
Shot with the Canon 7D + EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM + Canon 430EXII
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I was camping this weekend and have to admit I was a bit desperate for shots. Not too proud of this entry, but I still covered the day.
Day 18 of the July Challenge
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The normal breakdown of muscle tissue produces creatinine, a waste product. It is eliminated from the body through urine and is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys. Blood levels of creatinine can be used to assess kidney function. The kidneys remove creatinine from the blood at a relatively constant rate when they are functioning properly. As a result, the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), a measure of kidney function, can be estimated using the blood level of creatinine. Kidney disease symptoms show elevated levels of creatinine in the blood. or dysfunction. Take a proper cure for high creatinine as it affects kidney health.
High creatinine levels in the blood are an indicator of kidney dysfunction and many other health issues. Age, gender, muscle mass, and certain medications can all have an impact on creatinine levels. It is essential to keep in mind that a single measurement of the creatinine level might not provide an adequate evaluation of the kidney's function. To fully assess kidney health, additional kidney function tests may be required, such as imaging studies and urine tests. Various kidney diseases such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury(AKI), glomerulonephritis, and other kidney disorders lead to impaired kidney function and subsequently elevated creatinine levels.
Causes of high creatinine include:
1. Kidney disease: Conditions such as CKD, Acute kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and other kidney disorders can impair the kidney’s ability to filter waste products, resulting in increased creatinine levels.
2. Dehydration: Insufficient fluid intake or dehydration can cause a temporary rise in creatinine levels.
3. Certain medications: Various medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or certain antibiotics, can affect kidney function and cause elevated creatinine levels.
4. Urinary tract obstruction: Blockages in the urinary tract, such as kidney stones or an enlarged prostate gland, can hinder the normal flow of urine and lead to elevated creatinine levels.
5. Muscle injury or excessive exercise: Intense physical activity or muscle injury can result in higher creatinine levels due to increased breakdown of muscle tissue.
Some possible side effects of high creatinine levels and impaired kidney function include:
1. Fatigue: High creatinine levels can cause fatigue and a general feeling of weakness due to the buildup of waste products in the body.
2. Fluid retention and swelling: Impaired kidney function can lead to fluid retention and swelling, particularly in the legs, ankles, and face.
3. Changes in urine output: Decreased urine output or changes in urine color and appearance may occur with kidney dysfunction.
4. Shortness of breath: Fluid buildup in the lungs, known as pulmonary edema, can cause difficulty breathing and shortness of breath.
5. High blood pressure: Impaired kidney function can lead to increased blood pressure, as the kidneys play a vital role in regulating blood pressure.
6. Electrolyte imbalances: Kidney dysfunction can disrupt the balance of electrolytes in the body, leading to abnormalities such as high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) or low calcium levels (hypocalcemia).
7. Nausea and vomiting: Waste buildup in the bloodstream can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.
8. Itching and skin rashes: Impaired kidney function can result in the accumulation of waste products in the blood, which can cause itching and skin rashes.
9. Bone and joint problems: Chronic kidney disease can lead to bone and joint disorders, including osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
10. Anemia: The kidneys play a role in producing a hormone called erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells. Impaired kidney function can result in decreased production of erythropoietin, leading to anemia.
This image not only shows a snapshot of a habitat, it also focuses on the function of “wilderness” and provides proof of how the performance of basic ecological processes can lead to both domestic and wild survival. Forests and plants as a whole, give all carbon life forms the fuel to survive: clean air, filtered water, and energy which then travels through trophic levels are all primary sources of survival. Even through there functions are slightly indirect, they are still necessary. This particular habitat also provides direct functions for the habitat. The decomposition happening on the forest floor gives decomposers food and energy, and in return, they break down the organic material into usable nutrients for the trees. The lower plants provide both food and shelter for animals that are dependent on this habitat. The shrubs, understory, and canopy also provides food and shelter for animals; making this habitat crucial for many different species.