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- health questions
- August 14, 2025
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ttp
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Back to Pathology TTP stands for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. This is a life-threatening disorder affecting red blood cells, platelets (also known as thrombocytes), and the endothelial cells lining blood vessels. The key pathogenic feature of TTP is the formation of platelet aggregates within the microcirculation. The main clinical signs are thrombocytopenia, haemolytic anaemia, renal dysfunction, neurological signs, and fever. Modern treatments such as the infusion of freshly-frozen…
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- health questions
- August 14, 2025
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heart_defects
Heart Defects Back to Cardiovascular Disease Back to Cardiovascular Disease
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- health questions
- August 7, 2025
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integumentary system
questions received: Why does the skin of the fingers and toes become wrinkled after prolonged immersion in water? What systems interact with the integumentary system? Do you have any information on the integumentary system? I really need information on the skin and hair! Can you please give an outline of the physiology side of the integumentary system? What exactly is the integumentary system? How does skin function as a defence…
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- July 30, 2025
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parasites
question received: I am told I have worms (probably from my kids) but when I look this up on the net I can find nothing about them that doesn’t frighten me to death. Surely the little 1cm long white things I have aren’t related to these huge long round and tape worms I see spread over the net? AND what is the best way to rid me and my family of…
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- July 26, 2025
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l
L Back to Glossary < Go to K Go to M > Large Intestine Levels of Organisation Light Microscope Lymph Lymphatic Vessels Large Intestine The part of the digestive tract that begins with the caecum and ends where the rectum joins the anal canal. It is a sacculated, muscular tube which compacts undigested material into faeces for elimination, absorbing water into the blood stream during this process. Levels of Organisation When…
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- July 23, 2025
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immunity
Immunity Back to General Themes Back to Systems of the Body Questions Received: Why does blood of a particular blood group often contain antibodies against other blood groups? What are prostaglandins? How are they involved in inflammation? How does IgA attack bacteria? What is the difference between vaccination and immunity? What is the importance of vaccinations? What are some kinds of immune disorders? What happens during an allergic response? What is…
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- July 16, 2025
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umbilical_cord
Umbilical Cord Back to Pre-Natal Development Questions Received: I am twenty-two weeks pregnant. At my twenty-week pre-natal visit, my doctor said that they were unable to see all three blood vessels in my baby’s umbilical cord during the routine 18-week ultrasound exam. She said that it is not unusual to not be able to see all three at that time. She was not concerned and scheduled me for another ultrasound at…
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- July 11, 2025
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meckels_diverticulum
Meckel’s Diverticulum Back to Pathology Question Received: I am 38 yrs old and had a laparotomy (abdominal exploration). I’ve now been told that a band of tissue “meckles” caused intestinal blockage. I also saw a Pathology report verifying the presence of Meckles. What is Meckles? Response: I am 38 yrs old and had a laparotomy (abdominal exploration). I’ve now been told that a band of tissue “meckles” caused intestinal blockage. I…
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- July 9, 2025
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skin_problems
Skin Problems Back to Pathology Questions Received: I am mid 40s: about 2 years ago I developed a hive problem. The V A hosp. in Cleveland Ohio call it pressure hives. Done bi-ops-blood-cat.ect….been on pregnazone,quick-set?33-22-11-1/2stop all that did was cause a heart attack sym.check ekg-chest x-ray all neg.all blood-stool-internals-o.k. If so much as sit on a hard surface – stand on rough toilet paper so on (hives) approx. 2-4 hrs later.…
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- July 5, 2025
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psoriasis
Psoriasis Back to Pathology Question Received: Is there a link between psoriasis and arthritis? Response: Is there a link between psoriasis and arthritis? 13th August 2024 Psoriasis is fairly common in Western countries, affecting about 2% of people. The skin over the knees, elbows and scalp is most commonly affected, but lesions can appear anywhere on the body. The nails frequently appear thickened and yellowish, and they may separate from the…
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