Organ transplant

Name: Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease AKA: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) – Common Organ: Cysts form in the proximal convoluted tubules, Bowman’s capsule and collecting ducts of the kidneys. With time, the cysts enlarge. Patients can also present with cysts in the liver, pancreas, lungs, spleen, ovaries, seminal vesicles, testes, epididymis, thyroid, uterus, and bladder. Labs: Proteinuria (50% of patients), azotemia, hematuria, anemia Signs and Symptoms: Abdominal and…

The heart is one of the major organs in the body that is essential. The heart is considered a pump that helps the blood flow, continuously, throughout the body. The heart is located under the rib cage, between the lungs, and more on the left side of the breastbone. It has two major coronary arteries, electrical impulses, four chambers, and four valves to help the blood flow one way. Deoxygenated blood enters the right atrium from the superior and inferior vena cava. When the right atrium…

Epidermis is the tough outermost layer of the skin, and is made up of the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale. It is mainly comprised of the protein keratin, squamous epithelial cells and melanin. The epidermis acts as a waterproof barrier and the melanin absorbs ultra violet light to prevent burns, inflammation, and swelling of the skin. Dermis is the lower layer of the skin that contains collagen, nerve fibers, lymph vessels, and blood…

requires a license to use animals in medical or cosmetic trials. The in-vitro chips are more applicable to human research because they are made of human cells. They can test a variety of body parts; lungs, liver, kidney, heart, brain and many other organs and tissues. MatTek’s Epiderm is one of the many cell-based tests to test skin allergies. Harvard West Institute states, “MatTek’s EpiDerm Tissue Model—a 3-dimensional, human cell-derived skin model, replaces the use of guinea pigs or mice, who…

Tried and true skin care products that make a difference Ever since I was twelve years old and I got my first pimple, I have been searching high and low for successful skin care products that won’t break my bank account. After twenty-one years of existence, I have learned that no such this is possible. However, I have tried more skin care products than I can name, most of them ending up in the garbage can. For those few products that do work, I will continue to use over and over until the day I…

Cadaver Observation and Interaction The cadaver interaction is the last part of the HAPI lab. The cadavers are previously covered up until we reach this stage of the program to prevent undue distraction. We reveal the cadavers and students can come around to see how everything that we have observed and discussed fits and is connected in the human body (Figure 6). It is of critical importance to ensure that the students can not identify the cadavers. The face remains permanently covered and not…

what parts of the heart is most vital? All parts of the heart are vital. why do people get heart attacks? People who get that get heart attacks generally have coronary heart disease. What happens during a heart attack? During a heart attack, a blood clot blocks the flow of the blood through a coronary artery which can damage the heart muscle. How does the heart change over time? Some people develop arteriosclerosis as they get older, which is the stiffening of the arteries. What can we do to…

The body is a complex system of cells, tissues, and organs working together to form systems. There are twelve systems total in the human body and they are: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Immune, Lymphatic, Cardiovascular, Urinary, Digestive, Respiratory, Nervous, Endocrine, and Reproductive Systems. All the systems are important to the body to function as a whole. If one system is not working correctly, then results are fatal to that person. I believe that the most important systems are the…

coordinating certain reflexes. The spinal cord reaches from the bottom of your brain to the top of your lower back. It is generally around 45 centimeters long (18 inches) in men and 43 centimeters (17 inches) in women. The digestive system is a group of organs working together to convert food into energy and basic nutrients to feed the entire body. It contains the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and the large intestine. There are 6 main…

1. The three major layers that make up healthy skin are the epidermis, dermis, and the hypodermis. The epidermis is a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium that resists abrasion and reduces water loss. It have four cell types and five layers. The dermis made of strong, flexible dense irregular connective tissue. It contains the blood vessels, nerve fibers and lymphatic vessels. The sweat glands and the hair follicles live in the dermis layer. The hypodermis is deep to the skin. It is made…