A patient was brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance with two arrow wounds. One arrow is still in the patient on the left side; entering anteriorly between the 7th and 8th ribs in a 15 degree angle, the arrow head protruding posteriorly. The second wound is located in the posterior cervical triangle. Question 1 What serosal cavities have been penetrated by the first arrow? Explain the location, the microscopic cellular components of the serous membrane, and the purpose of the serous membrane. Question 2 Describe the Autonomic Nervous System and explain how the patient's ANS reacts to the arrow attack and how it will affect the patient's vital signs (Pulse rate, BP, Respiratory rate, Temperature).
Cells and Tissues
The smallest, basic, and structural component of the body is a cell. It is the basic functional unit of life. No organism can exist on this Earth without a cell. Thus, it is the fundamental unit. These cells perform the major functions of the body. The term cell was given by Robert Hooke, who stated that all organisms’ bodies, whether unicellular or multicellular, are made of cells. In single-celled organisms such as amoeba and protozoa, all the body functions are performed by a single cell. The multicellular organisms have collective cells which perform a specific function in the body.
Types of Tissues
The smallest, basic, and structural component of the body is the cell. It is the functional unit of life. No organism can exist on this Earth without a cell. An organism's body, whether unicellular or multicellular, is made of cells. In unicellular organisms such as amoeba and protozoa, all the body functions are performed by a single cell. The multicellular organisms have collective cells which perform a specific function in the body. Tissues are a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function in the body. They make a series of networks or a system to coordinate with the different tissues in the body, forming a tissue system. The word tissue is derived from the Latin word 'weave.' Plants and animals have various kinds of tissue systems that differ in their work and composition according to the different requirements.
Tissue System
The smallest, basic, and structural component of the body is the cell. It is the functional unit of life. No organism can exist on this Earth without a cell. An organism's body, whether unicellular or multicellular, is made of cells. In unicellular organisms such as amoeba and protozoa, all the body functions are performed by a single cell. The multicellular organisms have collective cells which perform a specific function in the body. Tissues are a group of cells that work together to perform a particular function in the body. They make a series of networks or a system to coordinate with the different tissues in the body, forming a tissue system. The word tissue is derived from the Latin word 'weave.' Plants and animals have various kinds of tissue systems that differ in their work and composition according to the different requirements.
A patient was brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance with two arrow wounds. One arrow is still in the patient on the left side; entering anteriorly between the 7th and 8th ribs in a 15 degree angle, the arrow head protruding posteriorly. The second wound is located in the posterior cervical triangle.
Question 1
- What serosal cavities have been penetrated by the first arrow?
- Explain the location, the microscopic cellular components of the serous membrane, and the purpose of the serous membrane.
Question 2
Describe the Autonomic Nervous System and explain how the patient's ANS reacts to the arrow attack and how it will affect the patient's vital signs (Pulse rate, BP, Respiratory rate, Temperature).
Question 3
- Describe the trajectory of the first arrow using directional terms and anatomical planes.
- Identify and describe the organs and any other membranes that may have been affected by the first arrow.
Question 4
- Describe the cardiovascular system and explain how both the pulmonary and systemic circuits will be affected by both arrows.
- Explain the effect of this cardiovascular injury on the Hematocrit and Hemoglobin values.
Question 5
Identify the possible neuromuscular effects of the second arrow and explain your reasoning
Describe the components of a neuromuscular junction including key organelles.
Question 6
Identify and describe the three labeled tissue types found in the tracheal slide (Slide 2) below. Include the subcategories and cellular components for each tissue type.
How will the injuries affect this area
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