Most patients are reluctant to go to the dentist, as visits to the office are often associated with pain and the unpleasant noise of the mechanical dental drill. In contrast, laser drills (dental lasers) operate quietly and do not cause annoying vibrations. Laser technology used in dentistry is more precise and often faster than commonly … Laser Drill: Applications & Health Benefits
Thermoregulation refers to all the regulatory processes involved in maintaining body temperature. Warm-blooded animals maintain a constant temperature, regardless of outside temperatures. The center of thermoregulation is the hypothalamus. What is thermoregulation? Thermoregulation refers to all the regulatory processes involved in maintaining body temperature. Warm-blooded animals must maintain their body temperature because the various systems … Thermal Regulation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The Euler-Liljestrand mechanism causes contraction of the vascular muscles in the pulmonary tracts when there is an insufficient supply of oxygen, which improves the ventilation-perfusion quotient of the lungs. The mechanism is a natural reflex that involves the lungs exclusively. The Euler-Liljestrand mechanism is pathologic at high altitudes, for example, where it promotes pulmonary edema. … Euler-Liljestrand Mechanism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
By the ethmoid bone, physicians mean a multi-unit cranial bone of the bony orbit. The ethmoid bone is involved in the anatomic structure of the orbits, as well as the nasal cavities and the frontal sinus, and serves as an attachment point for the olfactory system. The ethmoid bone can be affected by fractures, inflammation, … Ethmoid Bone: Structure, Function & Diseases
A plethysmograph is a device that medicine uses to measure variations in volume. Depending on the type of plethysmograph, it can calculate the volume of blood vessels in the arms and legs, lungs or finger. In addition, this method is suitable for determining the volume of the finger (pulse) and the degree of erection in … Plethysmograph: Application & Health Benefits
Sometimes fluid or air buildup can occur in the lungs, affecting breathing and heart function. In these cases, health is at risk and a pleural drain must be placed to relieve pressure on the lungs. What is pleural drainage? Drains are basically to remove air or fluid collections from the body through a tube into … Pleural Drainage: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The pleural cavity is the name given to the gap between the inner and outer sheets of the pleura. The pleural cavity is filled with fluid to keep the two pleural sheets from rubbing against each other. When there is increased fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, breathing becomes obstructed. What is the pleural cavity? … Pleural Cavity: Structure, Function & Diseases
Choroid plexus is the name for a plexus of veins located in the cavity system of the brain. The plexus is important for the production of cerebrospinal fluid. What is the choroid plexus? The choroid plexus is a branching plexus of veins in the ventricle (cavity system) of the human brain. It is also known … Choroid Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases
The drug ambrisentan is prescribed to patients suffering from pulmonary hypertension. In this rare form of hypertension, there is too much pressure exclusively in the pulmonary artery. The drug blocks the hormones that cause high blood pressure to develop. What is ambrisentan? Infographic on the anatomy and progression in pulmonary hypertension . Click to enlarge. … Ambrisentan: Effects, Uses & Risks
When a bone is fractured, a callus forms as the fracture heals. This tissue ossifies over time and provides full restoration of function and stability. However, under certain conditions, fracture healing may be pathologic and may involve various complications. What is the callus? The term callus is derived from the Latin word callus (“callus,” “thick … Callus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Skin aging is a very complex biological process that varies greatly from person to person. It is usually of cosmetic interest only, but can also be an indicator of pathological processes in the body. Aging of the skin is influenced by both external (environment) and internal factors (genetics). What is skin aging? Skin aging occurs … Skin Aging: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Fibrates are carboxylic acids and belong to the organic compounds. Various representatives such as clofibrate, gemfibrozil and etofibrate are known on the market. Fibrates bind to specific receptors in cell organelles, causing a reduction in blood lipid levels. They are therefore used to treat lipid disorders such as high cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Fibrates should … Fibrates: Effects, Uses & Risks
