Essays about: "homeostasis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 81 essays containing the word homeostasis.

  1. 6. Temperature dependent preening behaviour in common guillemots Uria aalge

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Saga-Savanna Kynman; [2023]
    Keywords : common guillemot; common murre; seabirds; Stora Karlsö; heatstress; temperature; preening; allopreening;

    Abstract : As global temperature increase, new thermal conditions may challenge the physiological limits of endotherms. Examining the direct effects of extreme temperatures is an important component in understanding how these physiological limits may impact an organism’s behaviour, breeding success and survival. READ MORE

  3. 7. Energiintag hos inskrivna katter : en observationsstudie vid ett svenskt djursjukhus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Martin Ekegren; Amanda Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : energi; hospitaliserad; inappetens; infektionsavdelning; inskrivning; katt; matningsmetoder; ”refeeding syndrome”; sondmatning; skål; sprutmatning; vårdavdelning;

    Abstract : ”Resting energy requirement” (RER) är den energi som ett icke fastande djur behöver för att bibehålla energihomeostas i vila. I dagsläget finns en begränsad mängd studier gjorda på katters energibehov kopplat till RER vid inskrivning på stationärvårdsavdelning. READ MORE

  4. 8. THE EFFECTS OF MINDFUL MEDITATION AND CYCLIC HYPERVENTILATION WITH RETENTION ON INTEROCEPTION IN HEALTHY ADULTS : A STUDY ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND INTEROCEPTIVE CAPACITY

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Villiam Bornström; [2023]
    Keywords : Interoception; Homeostasis; Heartrate Variability;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate the comparative effects of mindful meditation and cyclic hyperventilation with retention upon interoceptive ability and heart rate variability (HRV). Further studies comparing meditation and breathwork contribute to a greater understanding of their potential benefits and have the potential to enhance overall well-being in the general population. READ MORE

  5. 9. Phenotype and function of imiquimod-treated MUTZ-3 derived Langerhans cells in potential psoriatic 3D skin model

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap (BMV)

    Author : Emilie Allentoft Schousboe; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D models; imiquimod; Langerhans cells; MUTZ-3 cell line; pro-inflammatory cytokines; psoriasis;

    Abstract : Upon encounter of an antigen, epidermis-resident Langerhans cells (LCs) become activated and present the processed antigen to T cells of the draining lymph nodes, resulting in tolerogenic or inflammatory responses. In psoriasis plaques, skin homeostasis is disrupted and replaced by an inflammatory dermatitis. READ MORE

  6. 10. Att motverka luftemboli vid transfusion av blodprodukter : en pilotstudie av produkten AirVault

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Amanda Nordgren; Marie-Louise Sund; [2023]
    Keywords : AirVault; blodtransfusion; FFP; hund; luftbildning; luftemboli; pRBC;

    Abstract : En blodtransfusion kan vara en livsnödvändig behandling vid akut blodförlust, anemi och vid vissa blödarsjukdomar. Att ge blodtransfusioner är dock inte helt riskfritt, en potentiell fara är att det kan bildas luftbubblor i blodet inom aggregatslangarna enligt Henrys lag. READ MORE