BackgroundAs the largest single lymphatic organ in the human body, the spleen is responsible for central immunological and haematological tasks. Therefore, the spleen can be subject to a wide range of pathologic disorders. Computed tomography (CT) represents the most widely applied cross-sectional ab...
(cover story)Discusses emergency nursing guidelines in managing spleen trauma without surgery. Protection of immunity; Assessment of the extent of the damage to the organ; Signs and symptoms to look for; Stressing of the need for restrictions at home.Laskowski-Jones...
As the alcohol in the alveolar air is exhaled, it can be detected by the breath alcohol testing device. Instead of having to draw a driver's blood to test his alcohol level, an officer can test the driver's breath on the spot and instantly know if there is a reason to arrest the dr...
Why doesn't the adaptive immune system respond to prions? How long does the rabies virus live in open air? Is rabies a single-stranded DNA virus? How does the immune system recognize a foreign cell? How does the spleen help the immune system?
Spleensplin Veinsveɪnz Rectumrektəm Gallbladderɡɒlblædə Bladderblædə Appendixəpendɪks Idioms about body parts Many phrases and expressions use parts of the body in English. Some of them are pretty obvious, but it's easy to forget the less literal ones. Here are ...
As the alcohol in the alveolar air is exhaled, it can be detected by the breath alcohol testing device. Instead of having to draw a driver's blood to test his alcohol level, an officer can test the driver's breath on the spot and instantly know if there is a reason to arrest the dr...
spleen, the inner part of the ear and the pharyngeal arches start developing. 6th week in the sixth week, the embryo grows from 4 mm to 9 mm in length and the baby’s external features begin to form – eyes and nose, leg buds and hand, stomach and kidney also start developing. 7th...
Absence of the spleen (after surgical removal of the spleen) Sarcoidosis(a condition characterized by an unusual form of inflammation, leading to the formation of so-called granulomas, that may occur anywhere in the body) Lupus Malnutrition ...
and lymph nodes. For example, an enlarged spleen, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, or even unusually small lymph nodes could indicate an underlying disorder. Dr. Wise knows that he has to compare any test results to the same age range as Mona. Dr. Wise explains testing options for Mona. ...
Fortunately, an understanding of the unique anatomy of the spleen as reflected by its unusual diversity of functions, in concert with a multiparameter approach to diagnosis, can help in narrowing this broad differential diagnosis considerably, in order to reach a specific diagnosis with certainty....