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Miley's Distinctive Traits

Physical Characteristics

Miley is of normal height, neither very tall nor very short, though she sometimes uses heels to add a few centimeters. She has a thin physique and cares deeply about her body, embracing it confidently and having no reservations about showcasing it. Her skin is clear and delicate, yet she loves spending hours tanning.

Hair Style & Care

Her hair is long and wavy, a vibrant blonde that she occasionally dyes or straightens, though she prefers its natural curls. It's bright and lustrous, clearly well-cared for.

Striking Facial Features

A characteristic feature is her clear, unusually colored eyes, perfectly sized and often accentuated with makeup. Her nose is not very broad; while not unattractive,... Continue reading "Miley's Essence: Her Appearance and Personality Defined" »

Common English Idioms

• Like talking to the wall
• Speak their mind
• Straight from the horse's mouth
• Don't break a word
• Get a word in edgeways
• I'm all ears
• Beat about the bush
• Break the ice
• Break a promise
• Break a record
• Break someone's heart
• Break a/the law
• Break a/the habit
• Break the news

Common English Phrasal Verbs

Run

• Run an errand
• Runs in the family
• Run wild
• Running a risk
• Run short
• Running a temperature

Stand

• Stand by
• Stand up to - to please
• Stand up
• Stand for - to mean
• Stand out - to be different
• Stand in for

Come

• Come round - to visit
• Come through - to survive
• Come apart - to break
• Come down on - to criticize
• Come up with - to think of
• Come across - to discover

Go

• Go too far
• Cope with
• Turn into tears - to cry
• As long as
• Change for the better
• Boarding school

Essential Kitchen Tools

Here are some common kitchen tools and their uses:

• Peeler: Used to peel carrots, potatoes, etc. (to remove the skin of vegetables).
• Ice Tray: Water is put into the container and placed in the freezer so that ice cubes are formed.
• Spatula: Used to handle food. For example, if you are cooking a hamburger, you can turn it or remove it with a spatula.
• Strainer: Used, for example, when you make macaroni. Put the pasta in the strainer to drain the water, leaving the pasta behind.
• Cutting Board: Used as a support when cutting food, preventing knife marks on the counter or other kitchen surfaces.

More Kitchen Items

• Wok / Frying Pan (sartén)
• Strainer (colador)
• Saucepan (cacerola)
• Peeler (pelador)
• Rolling Pin (rodillo)
• Casserole Dish (molde)

Opioid Adverse Effects:

• Constipation
• Sleep Apnea
• Endocrine Disturbances
• Cognitive Difficulties
• Unintended Overdose
• Addiction
• Opioid Induced Pain

Pain and Stress:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Financial Problems
• Family Problems
• Job Uncertainty
• Medical Uncertainty

Chronic Pain Prevalence:

Higher in women, previously employed but not currently, adults living in or near poverty levels, rural residents

Lower in adults with at least a bachelor's degree

Chronic Pain Treatment/Management:

• Stress Management
• Guided Imagery
• Relaxation Therapy
• Acupuncture
• Nerve Blocks
• Physical Therapy
• Medication
• Hypnosis
• Pain Groups

Common Types of Chronic Pain:

Neuropathic: Irritation due to injury to tissue in the central or peripheral nervous system

Nociceptive: Irritation of pain receptors in somatic structures... Continue reading "Complications and Management of Chronic Pain" »

Guideline

1. Focus on Solving (All / None)

2. Focus on Solving (T/F)

3. Focus on Solving Subject by Subject

Moderate Allergy Tx

(C)

Aphyxia

->(ER Tracheostomy)

Larynx Abd

->(C-A-P)

Allergy

-> Pale mucosa!

Septal Resection Does Not Cause

-> Nasal Polyp

Photoan

-> Weak VC

Contact Ulcer

-> Vocal abuse!

VC Lateral

-> Paralysis

VC Constriction

-> Functional aphonia!

Bullous Myringitis

-> PS Aeruginosa!

Normal Skin

-> Except diphtheria!

Swelling of Inner Orbital

-> ALL

Sinuses

• Posterior Ethmoid -> (Superior meatus)
• Max sinus -> Middle meatus
• Max sinus -> at nose level

Tonsillitis

• Acute (NOT) Nasopharyngeal obstruction
• Chronic (Not) -> bad smell!
• Hypertrophy (compli) -> Otitis media + Hearing loss
• Chronic (except) -> systemic features!

Digestión

1. A. Esófago B. Estómago C. Páncreas D. Intestino delgado E. Intestino grueso

2. Por la boca

3. Por enzimas

4. La amilasa descompone los carbohidratos en azúcar

La lipasa descompone los lípidos en ácidos grasos

La proteasa descompone las proteínas en aminoácidos

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7. La bilis es un líquido que se produce y se libera por el hígado y se almacena en la vesícula biliar.

8. Aminoácidos

9. Azúcar

10. Ácidos grasos

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12. (i) Amilasa (ii) Lipasa (iii) Proteasa

13. Ocasionalmente

14. La función principal del intestino grueso es absorber agua de los restos de alimentos no digeribles y eliminar los materiales inútiles del cuerpo.

15. Digestion

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