Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can potentially affect all of the systems of the body. This disease can often be seen along with other autoimmune disorders. SLE is characterized by the antibodies of a patient beginning to attack normal healthy cells. “The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans‚ and at least five million people worldwide‚ have a form of lupus‚” The Lupus Foundation of America (2015). It is often difficult and can take up
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Anatomy Finals’ Notes Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics Arteries‚ Capillaries and Veins arteries --> arterioles --> capillaries --> venules --> veins Arteries = away from heart Veins = toward heart Only capillaries directly serve cells Tunica Intima = inside of blood vessel. Single layer of cells similar to the lining of the heart Tunica Media = middle layer. Smooth muscle...regulates diameter of vessels Tunica Adventitia (externa) = outer layer. Collagen
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Mononucleosis Background Infectious mononucleosis is often called the kissing disease most commonly caused by the Epstein Barr virus (ebv). Ebv affects the lymphocytes‚ which are white blood cells‚ involved in the adaptive immune system. Mononucleosis can also be caused by cytomegalovirus (hcmv)‚ a herpes virus most commonly found in body fluids. The virus that causes mono is transmitted through saliva‚ so you can get it through kissing‚ but you can also be exposed through a cough or sneeze
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caused disease that is spread by mosquitoes. 1. Aedes aegypit mosquito in western hemisphere. 2. Aedes albopictus mosquito in Hawaii. 3. infected by mosquito‚ virus is present in blood‚ neutralizing antibodies and activation of T lymphocytes. Fatigue‚ headache‚ joint aches‚ muscle aches‚ nausea‚ fever‚ swollen lymph nodes‚ vomiting. X. How is the disease diagnosed and any test might be done? Treatment or supportive measures? A. Must be diagnosed in hospital. 1. Complete
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leukemia can cause patients to live only for a few weeks or a few months after the disease was detected. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is the most easily cured leukemia. Acute lymphocytic leukemia is a fast developing disease that affects the patient’s lymphocytes. The signs of acute lymphocytic leukemia are weight-loss‚ low fevers‚ unusual tiredness‚ shortness of breath‚ joint pain‚ or spots on the body. To diagnose leukemia‚ there would be a blood and bone marrow test. If the bone marrow test is positive
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& potassium Sodium ions vesticular membrane neurotransmitter e) vesicles f) closes g) action potential h) presynaptic membrane i) neurotransmitter is taken up 11. The Thymus plays a key role in training and development of T-Cells/T-Lymphocytes. 12. A toxin or other foreign substance that induces an immune response in the body. 13. Annies antigens will attack the antibodies‚ she will feel no muscle movement or action potential. The
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Inflammation is defined as the presence of edema fluid and the invasion of tissue by leukocytes. Inflammation is characterized by heat‚ redness‚ pain‚ and swelling. These characteristics are the result of the release of various chemical mediators during an immune response. Cytokines and other inflammatory mediators act on local blood vessels causing dilation of blood vessels and an increase in vascular permeability. Blood flow is increased and there is an increase in the leakage of fluid and proteins
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A person’s immune system usually finds and kills viruses rapidly. However‚ HIV attacks the immune system itself. HIV destroys a certain type of defense system. This defense system is known as CD4 helper lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are part of the body’s immune system. Once HIV destroys the lymphocytes the immune system becomes weak. Generally people can get serious infections that they normally wouldn’t. Each year there are thousands of cases with teens and adults becoming infected with this
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File: chap27‚ Chapter 27 Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements related to osteoporosis is INCORRECT? A. It is manifested by progressive decalcification of bones. B. It predisposes to fracture. C. Supplementary calcium intake may retard or prevent progression of the disease. D. It occurs with equal frequency in both men and women. Ans: D Page: 732 2. Which of the following statements related to herniated intervertebral disk is INCORRECT? A. Protrusion of the disk material
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Mango (Mangifera indica) leaves extract and Coconut Oil as an Antibacterial Ointment A Science Investigatory Project of Kristifany C. Mamba Bansud National High School-Regional Science High School for Region IV – MIMAROPA Pag-asa‚ Bansud‚ Oriental Mindoro Abstract The purpose of this study is to produce an antibacterial ointment out of Mango leaves extract and coconut oil. Young mango leaves were gathered and was chopped into small pieces. 50 mL of coconut oil was put in a frying pan. Then‚
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