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On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 12:10 PM 'gopala krishnan' via Thatha_Patty < [email protected]> wrote: > QUES ANSW 08-2022 02- BLOOD- CONTD > > Dear friends, > > These are information compiled as QA by me in 1998’s-2014’s and stored in > my computer. They are posted by *very learnt doctors in kidshealth.org > <http://kidshealth.org> etc. * > > *Many improvements have come in medical field. Hence some information may > have additions or some times changes.* > > *These are for general information, and for any health problem one has > to consult doctor.* > > *BEING COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS.* > > Sincerely, > > *R. Gopalakrishnan, 78, dated 03-08-2022* > > > Q1 What is Lymphocytes ? > A1 Lymphocytes There are two types of lymphocytes, B cells and T cells. B > cells help make special proteins called antibodies that recognize stuff > that shouldnt be in your body, like bacteria or a virus you get from a sick > friend. Antibodies are very specific, and can recognize only a certain type > of germ B cells can become memory cells that remember how to make the > special antibody so that if the same germ infects you again, it can kill > the germ even faster > > Q2 How do platelets function? > > A2 If a platelet reaches a blood vessel that is been broken open, it > sends out a chemical signal that makes other nearby platelets start to > stick together inside the vessel. > > After the platelets form this plug, they send out more chemical signals > that attract clotting factors. These clotting factors work together to > make a web of tiny protein threads. The platelets and this web of protein > come together to make a blood clot. > > > Q3 What is plasma? > > A3 Plasma Plasma is a yellowish liquid that is mostly water. But it also > carries important nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body. > Nutrients are chemicals from the food you eat that give your body energy > and other things your bodys cells need to do their work and keep you > healthy. Plasma also carries away cell waste chemicals that the cell > doesnt want anymore. > > > Q4 What are the marshmallows? > > A4 *The blood cells they float in the plasma.* > > > *Q5 What is meant by blood types?* > > *A5*Hey, Whats Your Type? Everybodys blood is red, but its not all the > same. There are eight blood types, described using the letters A, B, and > O. > > *Those letters stand for certain proteins found on the red blood cells*. > Not everyone has the same proteins. In addition to getting a letter or two, > a persons blood is either "positive" or "negative." > > That doesnt mean one persons blood is good and another persons blood is > bad. Its a way of keeping track of whether someones blood has a certain > protein called Rh protein. This This protein is called "Rh" because > scientists found it while studying Rhesus monkeys. If your blood is > positive, you have this protein. If its negative, you dont. Either way is > totally fine. > > *People have one of these eight different blood types*: > 1.A negative 2. A positive 3. B negative 4. B positive 5. O negative 6. O > positive 7. AB negative 8. AB positive > > > Q6 What is type2 diabetics? > > A6 Type 2 diabetes results from the body's inability to respond to insulin > normally *Although the tendency to get type 2 diabetes is genetically > inherited in most cases**,* eating too much sugar (or foods with sugar, > like candy or regular soda) can cause weight gain, which can increase a > person's risk for developing the disease. > > > Q7 There are a few myths about diabetics. Can they be clarrfied? > > A7 Myth: Kids with diabetes can never eat sweets. > > *Fact:* Kids with diabetes can eat a certain amount of sugary food as > part of a balanced diet, but they need to control the total amount of > carbohydrates they eat, which includes sugary treats. Because sweets > provide no real nutritional value other than calories, they should be > limited in - but do not have to be eliminated from - the diet. > > > *Myth: High blood sugar levels are normal for some people and aren't > really a sign of diabetes. * > > **Fact:* Certain conditions (like illness or stress) and certain > medications (like steroids) temporarily can cause high blood sugar levels > in people without diabetes* > > > Myth: Insulin cures diabetes. > > *Fact:* *Taking insulin helps manage diabetes, but doesn't cure it*. > Insulin helps get glucose out of the bloodstream and into the cells, where > it can be used for energy. This helps keep blood sugar levels under > control, but taking insulin doesn't correct the underlying cause. > > > Myth: Tablets or pills for diabetes are a form of insulin. > > **Fact:* Diabetes medicines taken by mouth are not a form of insulin*. > Insulin is a protein that would be broken down or destroyed by the acids > and digestive enzymes in the stomach and intestines if swallowed. *Currently > there is no other practical way to deliver insulin except via injections, > although researchers are working on ways to give insulin by mouth, in the > nose, or inhaling it into the lungs.* > > Some people with type 2 diabetes *take pills or **tablets that help the > body make more insulin or use the insulin it makes more effectively.* > > > *Myth: Having to take more insulin means diabetes is getting worse.* > > *Fact:* Insulin doses need to be continuously adjusted to help a person > keep his or her blood sugar levels in a healthy range. Many factors > affect blood sugar levels, including diet , exercise , and time of day. > In addition, a person's insulin doses may need to be changed over time. At > the time of diagnosis, the pancreas may still be able to make some insulin, > so less injected insulin may be needed. > > *However, as the pancreas makes less and less insulin, more insulin needs > to be given by injection to keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range.* > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1753627088.164536.1659508831674%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1753627088.164536.1659508831674%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- *Mar* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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