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overabundance of iron in their blood. Despite iron being a crucial metal to most life on Earth - humans, parasites, and phytoplankton alike - an overabundance of the metal has detrimental effects on the body. When left untreated, hemochromatosis can cause “liver failure, heart failure, diabetes, arthritis, infertility, psychiatric disorders, and even cancer” (Moalem 2). Since the disease is hereditary, evidently hemochromatosis has been passed on from generation-to-generation for quite some time. However,

Our world is filled with so many different types of people. As life goes on, people come and go just like you pass cars on the highway. Some grow old while others die young. I have met so many incredible and unbelievable people over the years. However, there is one person who stood out to me above others, my father. He was someone like no other person could be. My father helped me through everything. It is very heart breaking to say I no longer can go to him for anything, but I know he is watching

There was highly statistical significant difference between cirrhotic variceal group and cirrhotic non variceal group regarding serum albumin, Prothrombin time(PT), and platelet count.(table2) There was highly statistical significant difference between cirrhotic variceal group and cirrhotic non variceal group regarding child score, platelet count spleen diameter, Portal vein

The three diseases or disorders the spleen may receive are splenomegaly, ruptured spleen, and sickle cell. Splenomegaly, which is the enlarging of the spleen and which is usually caused by virus-related mononucleosis, liver disease, and blood cancers such as, leukemia or even other conditions. Ruptured spleen causes life threatening, perpetual bleeding. It can rupture immediately after an injury or even or even days or weeks after the injury occurred. Sickle cell disease

On May 16 2017, my partner and I dissected a rat in Anatomy. I was looking forward to the dissection, although the thought of cutting a rat open was not very appealing. Although, I do enjoy partaking in and watching surgeries on YouTube. The sad part though for this lab was that it would be our last one with Mr.Cantrell. My partner for this lab was Caitlin Ledbetter, as she has also been my partner for the whole year. Once walking into the classroom, the smell of formaldehyde filled my senses, making

Epipharyngeal groove – *On the dorsal surface of roof of pharynx, another groove is present called epipharyngeal groove. *Its lateral wall is made up of ciliated cells. d) Peripharyngeal bands –*These are a pair of narrow ciliated tracts originating from the anterior end of endostyle

been shown in studies to lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, while raising the levels of the good form of cholesterol, HDL, and lowering the bad form of cholesterol, LDL. This is due to the antioxidants in the herb which promote enzymes in the liver. If your senior relative suffers from high cholesterol, adding cilantro to their diet may help. Lowers Blood Sugar If your elderly relative has diabetes, or is at risk of becoming a diabetic, eating cilantro can keep blood sugar levels in control

Marijuana and alcohol are two substances commonly used and abused, both harmful to your health, but benefit you in some ways. Statistically, alcohol is the number one abused substance, while marijuana is number one among illegal drugs. Even though, the legal age to smoke and drink is 21, it doesn’t mean they still aren’t bad for you. Although, this drug and alcohol may be very dangerous to your health, however, it can benefit you in some ways. Marijuana is used for medical purposes and can help the

Cierra Back Sep 21, 2017 6:18 PM Digestion is the process if breaking up the food you eat into nutrients your body can use. The gastrointestinal tract starts at your mouth and extends all the way to your anus, passing through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon. It begins in your mouth where you use your teeth to break down the food you eat into smaller pieces. Your salivary glands release a watery liquid to bind the food into a bolus making it easier for the food to slide down the

decrease in neck movements and lateral spinal flexion bilaterally with a positive modified schober’s test and tender sacroiliac area bilaterally. Blood test showed increase inflammatory markers with ESR 51mm, CRP 23.3 mg/l, normal fool blood count, liver function test and creatinin. Urate 631 mmol/l. HLA B27