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Boost grades with this illustrated Quick-Study Guide. You will use it from an undergraduate school all the way to medical school. FREE Neurocellular Anatomy chapter in trial version. Audience. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in Neurochemistry, particularly undergraduate and graduate life science students, medical students, and nursing students. Fully illustrated. Synthesis and degradation pathways. Written in clear, concise format. Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down-time to prepare for an exam. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Table of Contents. I. Neurocellular Anatomy. Neuron: Axon | Dendrite. Axonal Transport and Growth: Axoplasmic transport | Kinesin | Dynein | Myosin | Growth cone | Axon guidance. Synapse: Synaptic Vesicles | Exocytosis | Endocytosis | Synaptic plasticity | SNARE | Synaptobrevin | Synapsin | NSF. Glial cell: Astrocyte | Oligodendrocyte | Schwann cell | Myelin | Nodes of Ranvier | Multiple sclerosis. Cytoskeleton: Actin | Intermediate filament | Microtubule. II. Membranes And Transport. Membrane Structure: Fluid mosaic model | Detailed Structure. Lipids: Fatty acid | Fatty acid degradation | Fatty acid synthesis | Triglyceride | Waxes | Lipoprotein | Cholesterol. Membrane Components: Phospholipids | Sphingomyelin | Glycolipid | Glycocalix | Cholesterol | Antigen. Movement of Molecules: Diffusion | Osmosis | Electrochemical gradient. Passive transport: Facilitated diffusion | Ion channel. Active transport: ATP-Dependent Na/K Pump | V-ATPase | Proton pump | Electron transport | Antiporter | Symporter. Blood-brain barrier: Tight junction | Cerebrospinal fluid. III. Ion Channels. Channels: Ion channel | Gap junction. Voltage-gated: Potassium channel | Sodium channel | BK channel | Inward-rectifier potassium ion channel | Resting channels | Calcium more...

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A new U.S. grand strategy has been emerging, one that requires not only resources but patience and commitment: the promotion of democracy and freedom abroad. The U.S. armed forces will continue to be among the myriad contributors necessary to achieve this goal. In the face of increasing complexity, changing tactics, and tight budgets, the defense establishment will need to change in multiple ways, yet must also not risk its historic strengths. This volume draws together and integrates insights derived from a wide range of research efforts undertaken at RAND over the past few years. Some of the observations include different ways to organize and employ forces and to divide labor among them, updated insights about the natures of likely future conflicts, the need to further improve information resources, and the value of fostering partnerships among the services and with allies. The authors also offer specific recommendations, such as a recommendation to the Air force to reevaluate its concepts for large-scale power projection. more...

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Boost Your grades with this fully illustrated quick-study guide. Detailed coverage of physical exam, assessment techniques, assessment scales, blood tests, and more. FREE Vital Signs and Basic Biometrics in the trial. Audience. Intended for nursing, medical, and dental students and residents. Fully illustrated. Detailed coverage of nursing duties including analysis and assessment techniques. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases. Add Bookmarks. Text annotation and mark-up. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Use your down time to prepare for an exam. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Table of Contents. Vital Signs: Temperature | Blood Pressure | Pulse | Respiratory rate. Basic Biometrics: Height | Weight | BMI | Pain scale | PQRST Method for Symptom Assessment. Primary Assessment Techniques: Inspection | Palpation | Percussion | Auscultation: Heart Sounds | Heart Murmurs | Lung Sounds | Bowel Sounds. Physical Examination: General appearance | Organ systems | Medical history | Differential diagnosis | Cancer Signs | Edema | Universal precautions. Blood Tests Reference Ranges:. biochemistry: Electrolytes and Metabolites | Liver function tests | Other enzymes and proteins | Other ions and trace metals | Lipids | Tumor markers | Hormones. Hematology: Red blood cells | White blood cells | Coagulation. Immunology: Acute phase protein markers of Inflammation | Autoantibodies. Other: Serology | Arterial blood gas. Serum Electrolytes:. Hypernatremia | Hyponatremia. Potassium: Hyperkalemia | Hypokalemia. Calcium: Hypercalcaemia | Hypocalcaemia. Magnesium: Hypermagnesemia | Hypomagnesemia. Chloride: Hyperchloremia | Hypochloremia. Phosphate: Hyperphosphatemia | Hypophosphatemia. Bicarbonate: Hyperbicarbonatemia | Alkalosis | Hypercapnia || Hypobicarbonatemia | Acidosis | Hypocapnia. Other Standard Tests and Scales: EKG | Oxygen saturation | Ulcer assessment | Glasgow coma scale | Pediatric more...

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Boost Your grades with this illustrated quick-study guide. You will use it from an undergraduate school all the way to medical school. Audience. Intended for everyone interested in nutrition, particularly undergraduate and graduate life science students, medical students, nursing, and dental students. Detailed description of classes on nutrients: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Description of essential fatty acids and amino acids. Detailed description of vitamins and minerals. Anatomical diagrams. Guidelines for nutrient consumption. BMI, Body fat, and BMR calculations. Diets and exercise. Table of Contents. Nutrition: History | Nutrients | Amino acids | Vitamins | Fatty acids | Sugars | Intestinal bacterial flora | Phytochemicals | Longevity | Heart disease | Industry. Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides | Sugar | Disaccharide | Oligosaccharide | Polysaccharide | Starch | Glycogen | Gluconeogenesis. Lipids (fats): Fatty Acids | Fatty Acid Degradation | Fatty Acid Synthesis | Triglyceride | Waxes | Phospholipids | Cholesterol | Essential fatty acids. Lipoproteins: Chylomicron | HDL | LDL | IDL | VLDL | Lp(a). of Fat in Food: Saturated fat | Unsaturated fat: Monounsaturated fat | Polyunsaturated fat | Trans fats. Proteins: Amino acid | Peptide | Primary structure | Secondary structure | Tertiary structure | Protein folding | Protein Degradation | List of Standard Amino Acids | Essential amino acids. Essential nutrients: Vitamins | Minerals | Essential fatty acids | Essential amino acids. Vitamins: History | Human vitamins | Nutrition | Deficiencies | Overdose | Supplements | Nomenclature | Phytochemicals. soluble: Thiamin (B1) | Riboflavin (B2) | Niacin (B3) | Pantothenic acid (B5) | Pyridoxine (B6) | Biotin (B7 or H) | Folic acid (B9) | Cyanocobalamin (B12) | Choline | Ascorbic acid (C). Fat soluble: Retinoids (A) | Ergocalciferol and Cholecalciferol (D) | Tocopherol (E) | Naphthoquinone (K). Minerals: Bulk | Trace | Food sources. Guidelines for Nutrient Consumption more...

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