1. How and where are platelets produced in the body? Platelets are known as thrombocytes and are produced in red bone marrow. They are stimulated when a blood vessel becomes injured and breaks. Platelets are responsible for clotting a vessel to stop the body from losing all of its blood. 2. Describe the role played by platelets in hemostasis. Hemostatis involves constriction of blood vessels‚ activity of platelets‚ and activity of blood clotting factors. Platelets work together with other blood
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before I have some type of medical problem that causes this.” Background information on Raynaud’s Raynaud’s phenomenon: “Is an idiopathic paroxysmal bilateral cyanosis of the digits due to arterial and arteriolar contraction; caused by cold or emotion.” (Medical News Today‚ 2010) “Primary Raynaud’s: This is the most common form‚ there is no apparent cause (idiopathic). It is possible for the primary form to move to the secondary form.” (Medical News Today‚ 2010) “Secondary Rayndaud’s: Is associated
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or supinating forearms; Difficulty with long sitting because of hamstring contracture difficulty changing diapers because of decreased range in abduction of hips; Scissoring in lower extremities‚ toe walking gait Caution: idiopathic toe walking with ability to walk‚ climb and
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the infection disappears. However‚ this is not sure. If the condition gets worse‚ then the only treatment is a heart transplant. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy‚ also known as asymmetric septal hypertrophy‚ hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy or idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis is a rare condition. This condition makes the left ventricle to enlarge; alternatively‚ the septum separating the two ventricles expands. This type of cardiomyopathy can also cause the mitral valve to weaken and leak
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Abstract Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder associated with problems such as tremors‚ rigidity‚ slowness of movement‚ and also muscle stiffness (Pinel‚ 2008). Its foundation is based on the implications made by James Parkinson‚ the founder of the brain disorder. Many symptoms can be described within this disorder and to some extent‚ some causes can able be defined. Treatment then becomes easier to invent or find as causes and symptoms are apparent. This research paper will attempt to discuss
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sits on the right side of the abdomen near the lower ribcage. Enlarged liver occurs frequently due to one or several causes. The common causes are Viral infections(HBV‚ HCV‚HAV‚HEV & HDV)‚ Alcohol‚ Obesity‚ Diabetes‚some Autoimmune diseases & Idiopathic(unknown cause in spite of being extensively investigated) Usually no symptoms of liver
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by a particular medicine and the imbalance causes multiple types of muscle spasm. This condition may also be caused by nervous system disorders‚ such as: • Stroke. • Multiple sclerosis (MS). • Cerebral palsy. The cause may also be unknown (idiopathic). RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people who take certain medicines‚ most
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by a restrictive spirometry pattern and radiographic features of fibrosis. It is not associated with pleural effusions or
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been a struggle for children for the last twenty years. As research has continued‚ they have found many important factors and differences in the history and physical examinations of patients with two different types of obesity; idiopathic and endogenous. Patients with idiopathic obesity consist of more
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Voiding dysfunction is a general term‚ used to describe circumstances where there is poor coordination between the bladder muscle and the urethra. This will result in incomplete relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles during voiding. Voiding dysfunction can manifest many symptoms‚ which include difficulty in emptying the bladder‚ slow‚ or weak urine stream‚ urinary urgency‚ urinary frequency or dribbling of urine‚ Voiding dysfunction is often described by symptoms such as frequency (urinating more
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