NURS 530 (NURS530)

Study the process of meiosis – specifically what occurs when homologous chromosomes fail to separate Human cell can be categorized into gametes (Sperm & egg cells) and somatic cells, which include all cells other than gametes. Each somatic cell nucleus has 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs. These are diploid cells, and the individual’s father and mother each donate on chromosome per pair. New somatic cells are formed through mitosis and cytokinesis. Gametes are haploid cells: they have only 1 mem...

NUR 530 Quiz 2 Study Guide Chapter 8 Endotoxins are released when the bacteria die/ the are produced by gram-negative bacteria. Endotoxins released by blood-borne bacteria cause the release of vasoactive enzymes that increase the permeability of blood vessels. Bacteria injure cells by producing exotoxins or endotoxins. Exotoxins are enzymes that can damage the plasma membranes of host cells or can inactivate enzymes critical to protein synthesis, and endotoxins activate the inflammatory resp...

Study Guide #3 Chapters 30 & 31 Know the signs and symptoms of UTI’s and the most common organisms associated with them. UTI (acute cystitis) Urinary tract infections (UTIs) – inflammation of the urinary epithelium usually caused by bacteria from gut flora. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly caused by the retrograde movement of bacteria into the urethra and bladder. Urinary tract infections (acute cystitis) S/S Common Organism associated with Elderly are commonly asymptomatic (...