Cytokines – Types and What About You Need To Know
Cytokines are small secreted proteins released by cells have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells. Cytokine
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Interleukins – Anatomy, Structure, Functions
Interleukins (IL) are a type of cytokine first thought to be expressed by leukocytes alone but have later been found
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Immunoglobulins – Anatomy, Types, Functions
Immunoglobulins (Ig) or antibodies are glycoproteins that are produced by plasma cells. B cells are instructed by specific immunogens, for,
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Immune Response – Anatomy, Structure, Functions
The Immune response is the body’s ability to stay safe by affording protection against harmful agents and involves lines of
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Adaptive Immunity – Anatomy, Types, Structure, Functions
Adaptive immunity has evolved to provide a broader and more finely tuned repertoire of recognition for both self-and nonself-antigens. Adaptive
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Innate Immunity – Anatomy, Mechanism, Functions
Innate Immunity/ The innate immune system is essentially made up of barriers that aim to keep viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other
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Lymphoid Organs – Anatomy, Types, Structure, Functions
Lymphoid Organs/The organs of the body which comprise the immune system and/or contribute to immune function include the bone marrow,
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Lymph Cells and Tissues – Anatomy, Structure, Functions
Lymph Cells and Tissues/A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell in the immune system. Lymphocytes develop from lymphoblasts (differentiated
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Lymphatic Vessels – Anatomy, Structure, Functions
Lymphatic vessels contain valves that prevent the backflow of transported lymph. The lymphatic vessels are so thin that the mere
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Lymphatic System – Anatomy, Structure, Functions
The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels and organs that work together to move a colorless, watery fluid called lymph back into
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What are Circulatory Pathways – What you need to Know
What are Circulatory Pathways/The circulatory system includes the lymphatic system, which circulates lymph. The passage of lymph takes much longer
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Circulatory Routes – Anatomy, Types, Functions
Circulatory Routes /The circulatory system includes the lymphatic system, which circulates lymph. The passage of lymph takes much longer than that
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Circulatory Shock – Anatomy, Types, Mechanism, Functions
Circulatory shock is characterized by the inability of multiorgan blood flow and oxygen delivery to meet metabolic demands. Cardiogenic shock is a type
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Capillary Exchange – Anatomy, Structure, Types, Functions
Capillary exchange refers to the exchange of material from the blood into the tissues in the capillary. … Hydrostatic pressure is a force generated
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Systemic Blood Pressure – Anatomy, Types, Functions
Systemic blood pressure refers to the pressure exerted on blood vessels in the systemic circulation and is often measured using arterial pressure, or pressure exerted upon arteries
Cardiac & Respiratory Disease, Eye & Vision Care
Hypertensive Retinopathy – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Hypertensive retinopathy rarely causes significant visual loss. The retinal changes can be halted when hypertension is treated. However, arteriolar narrowing
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Renal Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Renal Hypertension/Renovascular hypertension is one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. It is mostly due to the narrowing
Cardiac & Respiratory Disease
Renovascular Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Renovascular hypertension is one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. It is mostly due to the narrowing of
Cardiac & Respiratory Disease
Hypertensive Encephalopathy – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Hypertensive encephalopathy is a less commonly encountered type of hypertensive emergency, highlighted by mental status changes and severely elevated blood
Cardiac & Respiratory Disease
Secondary Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Secondary hypertension is elevated blood pressure (BP), which is secondary to an identifiable cause. This activity outlines the causes, history,
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Malignant Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Malignant hypertension is a term that has been used to describe patients with elevated blood pressure (BP) and multiple complications