Essays about: "blood circulation"

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1. 1. The functional anatomy of the crocodilian heart

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Jennifer Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Anatomy; Cardiac right-to-left shunt; Cog-teeth-like valves; Crocodilian heart; Foramen of Panizza; Hemodynamics; Left aorta;

   Abstract : Crocodiles are ectothermic, intermittent breathing reptiles with low metabolic rates. Additionally, they are diving animals that can stay submerged for long periods, which poses special demands on their cardiovascular system. The crocodilian heart is four-chambered with completely separated ventricles, making it unique among other reptiles. READ MORE

3. 2. Morphological characterization of the muscular ridge in non-crocodilian reptiles

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Wilma Sohlén; [2023]
   Keywords : Adaptation; Anatomy; Function; Haemodynamics; Muscular ridge; Reptiles; Shunting;

   Abstract : The cardiovascular systems in ectothermic reptiles have long been studied and its development represent a transition state between a single- and a double circulation. This literature review focus on the typical-reptilian heart and therefore distinguishes between orders within the class of Reptilia. READ MORE

4. 3. Systemic risk markers for cardiovascular diseases, effect of periodontal treatment : A literature study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för odontologi

   Author : Mohamed Sabee; Bilal Dumairieh; [2022]
   Keywords : Periodontitis; Periodontal treatment; cardiovascular diseases; blood lipids; cytokines; CRP;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) can be a risk factor for periodontitis, but periodontitis can also be a marker for an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the infectious biological effects may also be risk factors, such as increased number of cytokines or periodontal bacteria in the circulation. READ MORE

5. 4. Influenza A in Swedish harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) : a serological study

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Johanna Johnsson; [2022]
   Keywords : IAV; influenza A; harbour seals; H10N7; marine mammals; Phoca vitulina; serology; Sweden; virus;

   Abstract : Evidence of infection with influenza A has been documented in several different marine mammals. However, large outbreaks with mass mortalities have only been seen in harbour seals. In 2014, the first outbreak with influenza A virus (IAV) in harbour seals in Europe was reported. READ MORE

6. 5. Hur påverkas bakbenets temperatur, omkrets och diameter av olika typer av bandageunderlägg?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

   Author : Matilda Hägglöf; [2022]
   Keywords : bandageunderlägg; kotsenskida; kotled; temperatur; diameter; omkrets;

   Abstract : Tidigare studier visar att ledproblem var ett vanligt förekommande problem hos sporthästar. En av dessa ledproblem som hästen kan lida av är svullnader i lederna på hästens ben. En svullnad i hästens leder kan uppkomma på grund av ökad ledvätska i leden och det är den typen av svullnad som med talspråk ofta kallas för galla. READ MORE