Human blood group systems

Cells One of the biggest ethical and scientific debates in the scientific communities involves Stem Cell research. Stem cells are cells with the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body. They can serve as a type of internal repair system for the body. They are distinguished from other cells because they are unspecialized and are capable of renewing themselves through cell division. Also, under physiologic or experimental conditions they can be induced to become tissue or…

Blood is composed of two elements which are plasma and formed elements. Blood plasma is the main component of blood occupying on average about 55% of the total blood volume. The main component of plasma is water making up to 92% of the volume of the plasma. Other components of the plasma are substances like proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, hormones cellular waste products and dissolved gasses. The formed elements part of the blood are composed of the cellular…

underlining themes of the Harry Potter series is the caste system and prejudice. This story line contains ‘pure blood’ wizards who are represented by characters such as the Malfoys—who signify a corrupt, privileged upper-class. These upper class wizards are portrayed in an overall negative way showing them to be only interested in power. They are also greatly connected to the prejudice and discrimination shown throughout the series. Pure bloods see anyone of muggle dissent as filthy and…

most common infectious diseases affecting neonates (7). It is characterized by the inflammation of the meninges caused by the presence of bacteria or bacterial products within the subarachnoid space of the brain, the spinal cord and the ventricular system (16, 22). This inflammatory response can eventually lead to various forms of brain damage (16, 26). Untreated neonatal bacterial meningitis (NBM) almost always results in death (22), and despite the development of new treatments and supportive…

Methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, is a commonly prescribed central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Medical use of methylphenidate began in 1960 and an estimated 2.4 billion doses are prescribed a year. Methylphenidate is thought to act through the inhibition of dopamine and norepinephrine transporters in neurons, especially those of dopaminergic pathways of the brain. The dopaminergic pathways of the brain are…

called Giraffa camelopardalis aka Giraffes. Giraffes are the tallest mammal on earth. Their legs are about 6 feet tall and the tallest giraffes can be recorded up to 5.9m. A group of giraffes is called a tower. Despite being incredibly tall, giraffes still only have seven vertebrae in their neck, the same number as humans and most other mammals. They can run about 35 mph for a short time. Unlike most other four-legged mammals, giraffes swing both legs on the same side at almost the same time…

different stem of notions from different language use within one’s culture and the whole entwining of these interactions start at one’s birth. Our thinking is inclined with the language that we used same as true with the culture that flows in our blood. Whereas, the values, norms, and traditions in the country that we have grown up affect the way we think and how we perceive the language. On the other hand, when we talked about language and…

Cancer is a disease that have been infecting people for centuries. It is also the leading cause of disease worldwide. According to the cancer research group in the uk, in the year 2012 there was an estimate of 14.1 million new cases of cancer. This was split 53% in males and 47% in females. Several cancer types exists and I will be focusing on breast cancer. In the years 2013 the American Cancer Society stated that there was 64,640 new in Situ cases and 232,340 new invasive cases. In situ cancer…

symptoms, including a high percentage of excess body fat around the waist, high blood sugar,…

antioxidant properties. The antioxidant properties of vitamin E protect lung cells in constant contact with oxygen and white blood cells that help fight disease. Deficiency risks of vitamin E are rare and are more commonly found in premature babies and people cannot absorb fats. Just like any other vitamin, having too much vitamin E can also harm the body and especially people taking blood thinning medication. Water soluble vitamins are vitamins not stored in the body and are…