The Integumentary system is considered the largest system in the human body that protects it from various kinds of damage‚ however this does not prevent skin disorders to appear. Keloids is a skin disorder that results from the overgrowth of scar tissue that occurs at the site of a skin injury. They occur where trauma‚ surgery‚ blisters‚ vaccinations‚ acne or body piercing have injured the skin. Keloids can affect any part of the body‚ but they are most commonly found on the chest. According
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1. How does the volume of blood in your body compare to the volume of fluid in a two liter bottle? In the average sized male adult the blood volume is 5 to 6 liters and it is 4-5 liters in the average sized female adult. 2. What is the significance of a lower than normal hematocrit? A higher than normal hematocrit? What might be the effect of a bacterial infection on the hematocrit? Having a low hematocrit causes anemia‚ feeling of fatigue‚ dizziness etc. It is treated with iron supplements or
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Acknowledgement First‚ I would like to thank God for giving me enough knowledge‚ strength‚ and guidance to be able to finish this term paper. And also I would like to thank my cousins for helping and giving me some information about this. To my family for being my inspiration. To my uncle/auntie for giving financial support. To the authors of Wikipedia or Google and reference book that contribute a lot for making this term paper. And lastly to my Instructor Mr.Lacdao for checking my typographical
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Factor Xa Answers: Correct Thrombin Factor Xa Plasmin activated Protein C Question 28 0 out of 1 points Which of the following statements is true concerning the fibrinolytic system: Selected Answer: Incorrect Plasmin activates V‚ VIII and Thrombin Answers: Plasmin activates V‚ VIII and Thrombin The inactive enzyme of the system is prekallikrein Plasmin is normally found in high concentration in the plasma Correct Plasmin functions to catalyze the lysis of fibrin clots Question 29 1 out of 1 points
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left shows the Lymphatic system which is a system of connections between organs and tissues. This network aids in the removal of waste and unwanted products from the body. The lymphatic system’s most important function is to transport white blood cells that fight infection called lymph though the body. These white blood cells contain antibodies which are built to detect‚ destroy and build immunity towards pathogens and infections that enter the body. The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels
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The urinary system is very vital in preventing buildup of waste in the body. It’s main function is to clean the blood and maintain healthy levels of acids and minerals in the blood. Each organ in the urinary system is responsible for completing their own job while working together to keep the body healthy. The kidneys “prevent the buildup of wastes and extra fluid in the body‚ keep levels of electrolytes stable‚ such as sodium‚ potassium‚ and phosphate‚ make hormones that help regulate
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THE IMMUNE SYSTEM To be immune means to be protected. So it makes sense that the body system that helps fight off sickness is called the immune system. The immune system is made up of a network of cells‚ tissues‚ and organs that work together to protect the body. White blood cells‚ also called leukocytes ‚ are part of this defence system. There are two basic types of these germ-fighting cells: * phagocytes ( fah-guh-sytes)‚ which chew up invading germs * lymphocytes ( lim-fuh-sytes)
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Biology of Health and Illness Factors which affect the normal functioning of two body systems TASK 1 The body ’s first line of defence against pathogens uses mostly physical and chemical barriers such as sweat‚ skin‚ tears‚ mucus‚ stomach acid‚ and so on. Our skin and other membranes which line the body passages are fairly effective in keeping most pathogens out of the body. Mucus can trap pathogens‚ which are then washed away or destroyed by chemicals. Tears‚ sweat‚ and saliva have certain
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Cystic Fibrosis is a life threatening condition that causes severe damage to the lungs and digestive system. Developing this condition can change a person’s entire life. Depending on the severity of the condition a person can be affected by mild symptoms such as shortness of breath‚ all the way to severe symptoms such as rectal prolapse‚ or even death. Screening is done on infants in all 50 states; therefore if a child has inherited Cystic Fibrosis it will be known in the first months of life. As
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variable in concentration even in food groups (fruits and vegetables) that are recognised as good sources of the vitamin‚ very soluble in water and very sensitive to alkali‚ oxidation and heat” (Nobile & Woodhill‚ Vitamin C : the Mysterious Redox-System A Trigger of Life?‚ 1981). Vitamin C has undoubtedly been a very effective deterrent and solution against numerous
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