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CHEMOTAXIS NOTES   Chemotaxis refers to the movement of cells or organisms in response to chemical gradients in their environment. This phenomenon is particularly observed in bacteria, immune cells, and other single-celled organisms. Here are some key points about chemotaxis: Definition: Chemotaxis is the directed movement of cells or organisms in response to chemical signals. Cells can move either towards (positive chemotaxis) or away from (negative chemotaxis) the source of the chemical gradient. Types of Chemotaxis: Positive Chemotaxis: Movement towards a higher concentration of a chemical. Negative Chemotaxis: Movement away from a higher concentration of a chemical. Chemotactic Agents: Cells respond to various chemical cues, including nutrients, toxins, or signaling molecules. Common chemotactic agents include amino acids, sugars, and other small molecules. Mechanisms of Chemotaxis: Sensory Receptors: Cells possess receptors that can detect changes in the concentration of specif

 CASE STUDY;   INSTITUTIONALIZATION,  HEALTH PROMOTION IN MENTAL HEALTH,   STIGMA ,   ALCOHOL ABUSE ,  GRIEVING,   ECT, EPILEPSY,  CHILD ABUSE ,  MANIA ,  AGGRESSION QUESTIONS QUESTION 1 A You are the in-charge for E ward and you observe patients are fond of sleeping, doing nothing and seem to lack interest in their surroundings, they lack initiative and appear to be powerless in decision making about issues that concern their lives. A)     Define institutionalization                            5% B)      Discuss the causes of institutionalization    25% C)      As an in-charge of E ward, what measures should put in place to address this problem          20%   QUESTION 1B Edina Moyo, is a schizophrenic patient admitted in chainama hospital for the past 8 years. She is observed to have developed the symptoms of being institutionalized. A)     Define institutionalization    5% B)      Explain five (5) features of institutionalization on the patient and how you would manage  them