SMALL FIBRE
Small fiber neuropathy involves thin and unmyelinated nerve fibers, leading to various sensory disturbances. The Erlanger and Gasser classification details the different types of nerve fibers involved. Symptoms include burning, tingling, and numbness, often presenting in a stocking-glove pattern. Di
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Nerve and muscle physiology
The lecture delves into the intricate structure of nerves, highlighting the morphology of nerve fibers and the process of myelination. It explores the classification of nerve fibers, emphasizing the role of dendrites, axons, and synaptic functions in the nervous system. The significance of Schwann c
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ECE 305 Electromagnetic Theory
Explore the fundamental concepts of electric fields in material space, covering topics such as free space, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, current conduction, and charge density. Delve into the properties of materials, convection vs. conduction current, and the role of superconductors in ele
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Antiarrhythmics
Cardiac arrhythmias are a common cause of death in patients with heart conditions. These abnormalities in heart rhythm can be due to issues with impulse generation or conduction. Antiarrhythmic medications play a crucial role in managing these conditions by affecting the action potentials of cardiac
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Chapter Two Governing Equations of Heat Conduction
This compilation covers examples and governing equations of heat conduction, including boundary conditions and scenarios involving one-dimensional conduction in various structures. It explores scenarios like steady-state conditions in a plane wall, heat conduction along a pipeline, and temperature d
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Understanding Transient Conduction in Heat Transfer
Transient conduction in heat transfer occurs when boundary temperatures change, causing temperature variations within a system until a steady state is achieved. This phenomenon is commonly seen in processes like quenching hot metals. The Lumped Capacitance Method is used to analyze such scenarios, i
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Understanding Calcium Metabolism: A Comprehensive Overview
Calcium metabolism plays a critical role in various bodily functions like nerve conduction, coagulation, and bone mineralization. It involves processes such as calcium absorption, distribution, and homeostasis, regulated by hormones like PTH and calcitriol. The balance of calcium in the body is cruc
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Understanding Local Anesthetics: Mechanism, Characteristics, and Pharmacokinetics
Local anesthetics (LAs) block nerve impulse conduction effectively for pain management without motor blockade. Their chemistry, including lipophilic groups and ionizable groups, contributes to their efficacy. LAs have rapid onset, long duration, reversibility, and minimal side effects. Pharmacokinet
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Understanding Cooking Methods: Conduction and Convection Explained
Cooking methods like conduction and convection are fundamental in culinary arts. Conduction involves direct heat transfer through matter, while convection utilizes the movement of fluids for heat transfer. Gravity and buoyancy play crucial roles in natural convection processes, resulting in efficien
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Understanding Heat Transfer: Conduction, Thermal Conductivity, and More
Explore the fundamentals of heat transfer through conduction and thermal conductivity as explained by Dr. J. Badshah. Learn about the modes of heat transfer, Fourier's law, thermal resistance, and the relationship between thermal and electrical conductivity. Discover the essential features of therma
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Understanding Nerves and Muscles: Physiology Insights by Dr. Amar AL-Musawi MD, PhD
Explore the intricate world of nerve fiber morphology, myelination, and classification in this enlightening lecture by Dr. Amar AL-Musawi. Delve into the significance of myelination in enhancing nerve function and learn about factors affecting conduction velocity. Discover the role of glial cells in
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Understanding the Brachial Plexus Anatomy and Function
The brachial plexus is a crucial network of nerves in the upper limb, formed by nerve fibers originating from C5 to T1 spinal levels. It plays a significant role in innervating the upper extremity muscles and providing sensory feedback. The plexus is categorized into roots, trunks, divisions, cords,
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Transient Conduction in Thermal Energy Storage Units and Cylinders
Explore examples of transient conduction phenomena in thermal energy storage units, cylinders, and spheres. Learn how to calculate time durations, temperature changes, and energy removal rates during these heating and cooling processes. The examples cover scenarios involving aluminum slabs, oil bath
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Mechanism of General Anaesthesia Theories: Lipid Solubility, Surface Tension, Microcrystal, Protein Binding
Mechanism of general anaesthesia involves theories focusing on the interaction of anaesthetics with cell membrane components like lipids and proteins. The Lipid Solubility theory emphasizes the importance of an anaesthetic's affinity and solubility in nerve cell membranes, while the Surface Tension
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Understanding the Impact of Temperature on Fermi Level in Semiconductors
The Fermi level plays a crucial role in determining the behavior of electrons in semiconductors at different temperatures. As temperature increases, the Fermi level shifts, affecting the generation of free electrons and holes in the valence and conduction bands. In intrinsic semiconductors, electron
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Understanding Heat Energy Transfer and Principles
Heat energy is the result of particle movement in solids, liquids, and gases. It can be transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction occurs through direct contact, convection involves the movement of fluids, and radiation transfers heat through empty space. Understanding how
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Understanding Heat Conduction Through Hollow Spheres in Dairy Engineering
Dr. J. Badshah, a University Professor cum Chief Scientist at Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology, explains the conduction through hollow spheres with varying thermal conductivity. The concept of logarithmic mean area for hollow spheres and solving numericals related to conduction through a
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Understanding Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment in Medicine Studies
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases affecting the optic nerve and causing vision loss due to elevated eye pressure. It includes various types such as angle closure, open-angle, and normal tension glaucoma. Symptoms can vary from blurred vision to tunnel vision, and risk factors include age, family h
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Understanding Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation
Explore the concepts of conduction, convection, and radiation in heat transfer through an engaging video. Learn how thermal energy is transferred through solids, liquids, and gases, and understand the role of insulation in preventing heat transfer. Discover why hot water rises and cold water sinks,
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Leprosy Nerve Examination by Dr. N. K. Kansal
This informative content provides a detailed guide on leprosy nerve examination conducted by Dr. N. K. Kansal, an Associate Professor. It covers the procedure for palpation of a nerve, emphasizing correct patient positioning and gentle palpation techniques. The importance of comparing nerves on both
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Thermal Conduction Analysis in Composite Sphere and Cylinder
Dr. J. Badshah, a distinguished university professor and chief scientist, discusses thermal conduction through cylindrical walls and composite structures like spheres and cylinders. The analysis includes equations for heat transfer rates, numerical examples, and insights into critical insulation thi
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Understanding Facial Nerve Lesions: Clinical Scenarios and Anatomy Overview
A comprehensive exploration of facial nerve lesions through real-life clinical scenarios and detailed anatomical insights. Dive into cases involving trauma, fractures, and abscesses to understand the varied manifestations of these lesions. Learn about the functions of the facial nerve, its segments,
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Understanding Heat Transfer in Science
Investigate and understand the movement of heat between objects through conduction, convection, and radiation. Learn to compare materials that conduct heat with insulating materials, describe heat transfer processes, and design experiments to study heat energy movement. Explore the use of ratio reas
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Clinical Evaluation of Trigeminal Nerve Function
Sensory evaluation of trigeminal nerve function involves assessing exteroceptive sensations across its divisions, identifying sensory losses due to lesions, and distinguishing different types of lesions affecting sensation on the face. Motor evaluation focuses on the muscles of mastication to detect
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Understanding Local Anesthesia and Nerve Conduction Blockade
Local Anesthetics (LAs) are drugs that abolish sensations like pain in specific body areas by blocking nerve conduction of sensory impulses. This process involves reducing the influx of sodium ions, preventing membrane depolarization, and inhibiting action potential conduction. LAs are weak bases wi
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Understanding Extrinsic Semiconductors: Fermi Level and Doping Effects
Extrinsic semiconductors play a crucial role in modern electronics by allowing controlled addition of impurities to tailor conductivity. The Fermi level in extrinsic semiconductors shifts based on the number of electrons and holes in the conduction and valence bands, influencing conductivity. Doping
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Understanding Ion Channel Dysfunction in Critical Illness
An intriguing case study presents a young male with weakness and coma in the ICU following pneumonia and sepsis. Nerve conduction results indicated critical illness myopathy and polyneuropathy, along with cardiac abnormalities. Reduced muscle excitability was attributed to a sodium channelopathy. Th
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Exploring the Olfactory Nerve and Its Role in the Sense of Smell
The olfactory nerve, the first cranial nerve, plays a crucial role in our sense of smell. It is unique for its ability to regenerate, with basal cells facilitating this process. The olfactory system is responsible for detecting odors and is essential for various behaviors in mammals. This system con
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Understanding Heat Energy Transfer and Conduction in Materials
Heat energy is a form of energy measured in joules that causes particles to move faster, expand, and change states. Learn about the difference between heat and temperature, heating and cooling processes, and the methods of energy transfer such as conduction. Discover how materials conduct heat diffe
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Understanding Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Heat transfer is a fundamental process that occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction involves the transfer of heat between particles through direct contact, while convection moves heat within fluids and gases through currents. Radiation is heat transfer through electromagneti
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Understanding Facial Nerve Disorders: An Overview
Facial nerve disorders can lead to various symptoms such as facial paralysis and otalgia. This article covers the embryology, anatomy, and neuropathophysiology of the facial nerve. The development of the facial nerve complex occurs in the early stages of gestation, and abnormalities may be associate
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Journey from Esotropia Resulting from Bilateral 6th Nerve Palsy in Infancy to Orthotropia
A detailed case study presented at the 9th Annual State Ophthalmological Conference showcases the successful management of esotropia resulting from bilateral 6th nerve palsy. The journey of a 30-year-old male patient from childhood inward eye deviation to achieving orthotropia post-surgical interven
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Understanding Dental Pulp and Tooth Pain: A Comprehensive Overview
Dental pulp, a soft connective tissue, plays a crucial role in tooth health. It consists of various cells and components like collagen, proteins, and growth factors. The innervation of dental pulp by sensory fibers influences pain perception, with different types of nerve fibers implicated in differ
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Understanding the Conduction System of the Heart and Electrocardiography
This laboratory focuses on the conduction system of the heart and electrocardiography, covering topics such as the anatomy of the internal conduction pathway, normal electrocardiogram interpretation, and the role of autorhythmic cells and pacemakers. The content also includes information on electrod
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Overview of Leg Compartments and Nerve Supply in Human Anatomy
This informative content provides detailed insights into the anterolateral compartment of the leg, facial compartments, muscles in the lateral compartment, nerve supply, anterior compartment of the leg, blood, and nerve supply, deep fibular nerve distribution, dorsum and dorsalis pedis artery. It di
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Understanding Electrical Concepts in Nerve Conduction Studies
Exploring the fundamental electrical properties in nerve conduction studies, including charge, voltage, current, and impedance. Learn about normal values, anatomy, and anomalies in nerve function. This self-study curriculum is designed for technologists interested in electromyography and nerve condu
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Understanding Heat Conduction and Transfer in Thermal Systems
Explore the fundamental concepts of heat conduction and transfer, including Fourier's law, steady-state conduction, thermal resistance, multi-layered systems, cylindrical objects, and overall heat transfer coefficients. Discover how to analyze boundary conditions, calculate critical insulation thick
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Understanding Heat Transfer: A Comprehensive Overview
Heat transfer is a fundamental concept in physics, where energy moves from hot to cold objects through conduction, radiation, and convection. Heat is not a substance but a form of energy that speeds up molecules. Conduction transfers heat between substances in direct contact, while convection involv
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Overview of Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Brachial Plexus Injuries
Explore different types of peripheral nerve injuries including Erb's palsy, Klumpke palsy, isolated axillary nerve injury, and isolated musculocutaneous nerve injury. Learn about the anatomy, causes, motor and sensory exams, and management of these injuries. Understand the myotomes and dermatomes as
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Understanding Membrane Excitability in Action Potentials
Explore the mechanisms of action potentials in nerve fibers, including the all-or-nothing principle, ion channels involved, ion movement, and effects of drugs on action potentials. Learn about accommodation, refractory periods, and consequences of blocking ion pumps on nerve conduction.
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