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17 Jul 22

FUNCTIONS OF PLASMA PROTEINS

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The different functions of plasma proteins are as follows:- ●ROLE IN COAGULATION OF BLOOD ●ROLE IN DEFENCE MECHANISM OF THE BODY ●ROLE IN MAINTAINING THE OSMOTIC PRESSURE IN THE BLOOD ●ROLE IN REGULATION OF ACID – BASE BALANCE ●ROLE IN VISCOSITY OF BLOOD ●ROLE IN ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ●ROLE IN…

07 Jul 22

Xanthelasma

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INTRODUCTION–It is often confused with xanthoma but the basic difference is the location of the fatty lumps, so when it is present over the eyelids then it is known as XANTHELASMA and when it is found over hands, buttocks, joints, tendons, elbow, etc. anywhere else then it is known as…

26 Jun 22

Hiccups

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Introduction :- Hiccups or also spelled as hiccoughs are mostly benign and transient (3 to 4 at a time), but sometime it is excessive ( greater than 30 at a time ) Mostly the benign and transient type of hiccups are infrequent and mostly comes in evening time. But some…

20 Jun 22

Cholelithiasis

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INTRODUCTION– Cholelithiasis is also known as gall stones in common terminology which is a disease of gall bladder which remains asymptomatic and very common now a days, in cases where they become symptomatic needs medical management.First of all, gall bladder is a right abdominal organ just below the liver which…

09 Jun 22

CARBOHYDRATES CLASSIFICATION

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DEFINITION: – Carbohydrates are defined as the polyhydroxyaldehydes / ketones / compounds which produce them on hydrolysis. CLASSIFICATION OF CARBOHYDRATES:-The other name of carbohydrates is saccharides. These saccharides are majorly classified into 3 types.These are as follows :- MONOSACCHARIDESOLIGOSACCHARIDESPOLYSACCHARIDESMONOSACCHARIDES:- Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates. The general formula for these types…

07 Jun 22

Urinary Tract Infections

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INTRODUCTION– It is an infection of urinary system which involves- Upper tract-kidneys and ureters, as well as lower tract- bladder and urethra (any part of tract can be involved). Mostly it involves the bladder and the urethra which is more painful in comparison to upper tract infection but it is…

15 May 22

Hordeolum

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INTRODUCTION–Hordeolum (medical term) which is commonly known as ‘STYE OR STY’ is a red lump on the edge of eyelid which is very painful formed due to blockage and infection of oil glands present along the eye lashes follicle. It’s common to have a stye on only one eyelid but…

29 Apr 22

Hepatitis A (Pathophysiology)

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INTRODUCTION–Almost all liver infection which is caused by viruses which leads to inflammation and damage is termed as ‘Viral Hepatitis’. Causative agents are viruses namely hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.In Type A hepatitis is an acute infection which is also called as ‘hep A’ which rarely leads to…

26 Apr 22

Hernia

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What is hernia ? • A hernia is a type of disease which happens when an internal organ pushes through a weak spot in muscle or tissue..• It is very common in people.• It is also seen after any type of surgical procedure. There can be many types of hernia…

21 Apr 22

Clavicle

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MEANINGClavicle is a Latin word. It means KEY. It looks like f in Italic. It is also known as COLLAR BONE.TYPEIt is placed horizontally. It is the only long bone.LOCATIONIt is present between the junction of neck and thorax. Its anterior aspect lies between the posterior triangle of neck and…