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What is the procedure called to remove and destroy worn out blood cells?
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∙ 11y ago
Blood cells automatically die after 100-120 days for red blood cells and in a few days for white blood cells. They remain in the blood stream until they are detected by macrophages which are cells that discover and essentially eat dead cell. This process involves them surrounding the cells with a special coating that disallows them from re entering the blood stream. They are then eventually eliminated macrophages and all through the digestive system or kidneys. In fact a large percentage of human waste is made up of our bodies dead cells, including blood cells and other toxins.
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∙ 13y agoAs Red blood cell reach senescence they undergo changes in plasma membranes, causing macrophages to recognize and phagocyte them in Reticuloendothelial system (spleen,liver, and bone marrow), removing the old and defective cells and purify the blood. This process is called Eryptosis, or erythrocyte programmed cell death.
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Proteins that destroy substances that are not part of your body are called what?
white blood cells
Surgical procedure to create an alternative route for blood circulation?
The surgical procedure to create an alternate route is called a bypass.
Which paired organs of the excretory syatem remove waste materials from the blood?
The paired organs which remove waste materials from the blood are called the kidneys.
Process by which phagocytes destroy pathogens is called?
PhagocytosisPhagocytes make up three-quarters of the body's white blood cells. They destroy pathogens by engulfing them.It's called phagocytosis. Macrophages mainly phagocytose the pathogens.
Where does the white blood cells get destroyed?
What happens to antibodies when they destroy microbes
What procedure removes a blood clot?
The procedure were a blood clot is removed from a vein is called an embolectomy.
Procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function?
That's called Dialysis.
Is there any procedure to remove blood clots from your veins?
pills im guessing
What is postoperative blood salvage?
Postoperative blood salvage is used to remove shed blood from the surgical cavity that has been closed at the completion of the surgical procedure.
Can spleen destroy normal RBC's?
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Proteins that destroy substances that are not part of your body are called what?
white blood cells
Surgical procedure to create an alternative route for blood circulation?
The surgical procedure to create an alternate route is called a bypass.
What did people believe about phlebotomy?
It used to be a medical procedure to drain some blood out of a patient. This was called blood-letting.
What is a procedure called to observe a disease blood vessel in order to assess the lesion?
ultrasound (sonograph )
What chemicals do white blood cells produce?
white blood cells can make chemicals called antitoxins that destroy the toxins produced by bacterica.
Which paired organs of the excretory syatem remove waste materials from the blood?
The paired organs which remove waste materials from the blood are called the kidneys.
Is the medical procedure D and C painful?
A "D&C" is a medical procedure called Dilation and Curettage. It is usually done outpatient, to remove the contents of the uterus after a miscarriage or to treat prolonged bleeding after a vaginal birth. It can cause uterine cramping, and a feeling of weakness or dizziness due to loss of blood.
