Scurvy, a disease synonymous with ancient sailors and long sea voyages, is a condition resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Despite its
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#Anaemia#Ascorbic acid#Bell peppers#Bleeding gum#Blood vessels#Bones#Broccoli#Citrus#Collagen#Connective tissues#ecchymoses (bruises)#Fatigue#Food intolerances#Fresh fruits#Fresh vegetables#Gingivitis and bleeding gums#Grapefruits#Haemorrhages#Hormones#Hyperkeratosis (thickened skin)#Immune system#James Lind#Kiwi#Lemons#Lime juice#Limeys#Malaise#Neurotransmitters#Oranges#Petechiae (small red or purple spots)#RDA#Sailors#Scurvy#Sea voyages#Tomatoes#Vitamin C#Wound healing
Beyond its conventional role in transportation, plasma is increasingly recognized for its therapeutic potential in various clinical applications. From treating
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#Albumin#Albumin Replacement Therapy#Antibodies#Autoimmune disorders#Blood#Blood plasma#Clinical Applications of Blood Plasma#Clotting factors#Coagulation#Coagulation disorders#Components of blood plasma#COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma (CCP)#Electrolytes#Haemophilia#Homeostasis#Hormones#Hypoalbuminemia#Immune response#Immunodeficiency disorders#Immunoglobulin replacement therapy#Immunoglobulins#Liver cirrhosis#Neurologic diseases#Plasma#protein#Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)#Therapeutic Potential#Waste products#Water
Blood plasma is a crucial component of the human circulatory system, playing a pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis and supporting various bodily functions.
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#Albumin#Antibodies#Blood clot#Blood clotting#Blood plasma#Calcium#Circulatory system#Clotting factors#Coagulation#Electrolytes#Fibrinogens#Globulins#Haemophilia#Hemostasis#Homeostasis#Hormones#Immunoglobulins#Nerve function#Nutrients#Osmotic pressure#pH Balance#Potassium#protein#Sodium#Total blood volume#Water
Blood serum is a crucial part of blood, it plays a vital role in various medical tests and diagnostics. It is distinct from plasma, which is the liquid portion
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#Albumin#Biomarkers#Blood#Blood clot#Blood clotting#Blood serology tests#Blood serum#Blood serum tests#Blood vessels#Calcium#Chlorides#Diabetes#Diagnostics#Fibrinogens#Fluid balance#Globulins#Hormones#Immune system disorders#ions#Liver disorder#Medical tests#pH Balance#Plasma#Potassium#protein#Serum#Sodium#Water
The blood is composed of cells, plasma, and numerous essential components, it plays a crucial role in transporting nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste
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#Acid-base balance#Anaemia#Blood#Blood analysis#Blood tests#Carbon dioxide#Cells#Clotting#Clotting disorder#Electrolytes#Enzymatic activities#Heamoglobin#Hormones#Immune#Immune Defence#Leukaemia#Nutrients#Oxygen#pH Balance#Physiological processes#Plasma#Platelets#RBCs#Red blood cells#The blood#Tissues and organs#Waste products#WBCs#White blood cells