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Lymphatic System
This category is for questions about the various vessels by which lymph, a watery fluid of leukocytes, circulates through the body, providing transportation for some materials and removing particulate from tissues.
1,658 Questions
How do you treat a person who has calcified hilar adenopathy?
Calcified hilar adenopathy needs no treatment as such. So many times the primary complex get calcified. You may need treatment for some associated finding.
What a simple procedure for Total leukocyte count?
write the aim apparatus and materials required and procedure of differential leucocyte count
What is the other name of immune system?
natural resistance
natural defense
antibodies
body protector ?
What is the final step in the path of blood flow through the spleen?
Blood collects into small veins that in turn merge to form trabecular veins
What is the function of the lymphatic system in the human body?
It processes the blood serum that has delivered oxygen and nutrients to cells, returning this "lymph" back to the circulatory system. It also has a high number of immune cells that "scan" the lymph for harmful agents such as viruses, especially at the lymph nodes or spleen.
What can cause increase in atypical lymphocytes in horses?
One cause of an increase in atypical lymphocytes in horses would be from infectious mononucleosis. A vet can treat the horse with medicine.
The occipital lymph node is part of the lymphatic system that is located on the back of the head. It produces white blood cells and lymph.
If you have inflamed lymph node, which are found throughout your body, you may have an infection. You may want to make an appointment to see your physician.
What does leukocytes and urobilinogen on a urine dipstick test mean?
Leukocytes is infection. Urobilinogen is blood in the urine. It sounds like you was performing a test for a urine infection. If either of these 2 are positive then you have a UTI or possible Kidney infection if blood is found in urine.
What vessel does the lymph exit through?
A lymph vessel. They are similar in function to blood vessels. However the lymph is moved along the vessel by muscle contractions rather than by the heart pumping.
Is 1 percent increased in lymphocyte count dangerous?
No. A 1% increase is negligible and could even be due to sampling or machine error. Even if it wasn't an error, and your lymphocyte count is truly elevated 1%, it isn't significant to warrant any concern. A slight increase like that can be caused by almost anything; maybe your shower was hot, maybe your orange juice was sour, maybe you stubbed your toe, maybe you were listening to a boring lecture about lymphocyte counts and how they can be elevated by almost anything...
The primary functions of lymph include?
1-filtration of the lymph 2- immunity 3-removal of microorganisms from the blood play an important role in the defense mechanism of the body
What does the statement the immune system has a memory mean?
your memory cells remember how to fight off an infection, so if you get it again then your antibodies remember how to fight it off.
What is your first line of defense in your immune system an how does it keep out infection?
Its actually something you might not think of, it's the skin! It acts as a barrier to microbes first of all. There are bacteria that are constantly present on the skin that prevent other possibly harmful bacteria from reproducing and possible penetrating the skin. Secretions like sweat also contain lysozymes that can destroy the cell wall of some bacteria. Once the skin is penetrated other lines of defense take over
Why is a logarithmic scale used for antibody concentration?
From a math point of view, a logarithmic scale is used when there is a great range of values. Common example are the Ph scale for acidity, decibels for noise, and the Richter scale for earthquakes.
Give an example of deductive reasoning and an example of inductive reasoning?
I am putting five arguments,
1. My brother is unemployed.
2. He is graduate but not competent to take clerical task.
3. I am a owner of the firm engaged in placing people.
4. The firm has vacancy for graduate clerks.
5. When my brother applied for the clerical position,
I have used deductive reasoning to take judgment, whether to employ him in my firm or not.
Ans: 1. To ensure benefit of the firm I have rejected his candidature.
2. To maintain my relation and his wellbeing, I have accepted his candidature.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal increase in immature lymphocytes?
This is called lymphocytic leukocytosis. This is when there is a really high number of lymphocytes that are present in the blood usually when viruses are present.
