Cassava, also available under the name yuca, is a staple food in many tropical countries. In Europe, too, the tasty root has made a name for itself among gourmets and amateur cooks. However, the plant, which is very undemanding in cultivation, has a short shelf life after harvest and must be processed quickly. What you … Cassava: Intolerance & Allergy
As the common name cucumber herb suggests for borage, it primarily finds use as a seasoning for cucumber salads in cooking. The Latin name Borago officinalis, on the other hand, suggests its use as a medicinal herb. Occurrence and cultivation of borage Borage is an annual plant. The dark, heavily hairy leaves and the initially … Borage: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Pfeiffer syndrome is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. This occurs very rarely and has abnormalities in the bone formation of the face and skull. Pfeiffer syndrome is caused by a mutation in certain proteins responsible for the maturation of bone cells. What is Pfeiffer syndrome? Pfeiffer syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that is one … Pfeiffer Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Ofloxacin is the name for a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It belongs to the group of active substances known as fluoroquinolones. What is ofloxacin? Ofloxacin is an antibiotic with a bactericidal effect. It is used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory or urinary tract infections. Ofloxacin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones. The quinolones are also … Ofloxacin: Effects, Uses & Risks
The germ Bordetella parapertussis belongs to the genus Bordetella and is difficult to distinguish from the related germ Bordetella pertussis. What is Bordetella parapertussis? The bacterium Bordetella parapertussis owes its name to its genetic and biochemical similarity to the related germ Bordetella pertussis. The generic name Bordetella was used in memory of the microbiologist Jules … Bordetella Parapertussis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
A panic attack is the sudden occurrence of a physical and mental alarm reaction of unclear cause, usually lasting only a few minutes, without appropriate external cause. The affected person is often not aware of the existence of a panic attack. The behavioral pattern of panic is inherent in every human being and serves in … Homeopathy for panic attacks
Synonyms in a broader sense Blood cells, blood plasma, blood cells, erythrocytes, thrombocytes, leukocytes Introduction The function of the blood is primarily as a transport mechanism. This includes nutrients that are transported from the stomach via the liver to the respective target organ, e.g. muscles. Furthermore, metabolic products such as urea as the end product … Blood
Blood plasma As already mentioned, blood plasma makes up about 55% of the total blood volume. The blood plasma is blood without cells. Blood plasma consists of approximately 90% water and 10% solid components such as protein, electrolytes and carbohydrates. Plasma proteins One litre of blood contains approx. 60 – 80 g of protein. Due … Blood plasma | Blood
Hemostasis If body tissue is opened in the event of an injury, the body’s own hemostasis occurs. On the one hand, the vessel wall in front of and behind the point of exit is constricted in order to lower the blood pressure locally. On the other hand, thrombocytes attach themselves to the connective tissue fibres … Hemostasis | Blood
The autoimmune disease Takayasu’s arteritis begins very nonspecifically with a strong feeling of illness and symptoms that are also present in a conventional viral flu and may mislead the treating physician into an incorrect diagnosis. Subsequently, the disease progresses to a chronic course in which the symptoms caused by the circulatory disturbances come to the … Takayasu Arteritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The term immunity comes from Latin and means “freedom from disease.” From a medical point of view, this means that an organism, such as a human being, is immune to external attacks by pathogens. Even simple organisms have a so-called immune defense. This is similar to the protective mechanisms that plants also have. Vertebrates, which … Immunity: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The azygos vein begins above the diaphragm and is a branch of the lumbar vein (ascending lumbar vein). It transports deoxygenated blood to the heart. In the event of a drainage disorder, the azygos vein may contribute to a bypass circulation because of its connections to other veins. What is the azygos vein? The azygos … Vena Azygos: Structure, Function & Diseases