T cells are a type of white blood cell that play a critical role in the body’s immune system. They are part of the adaptive immune response, which enables them to recognize specific infections and abnormal cells. T cells help protect the body by directly attacking harmful invaders, coordinating other immune cells, and remembering past …
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Diffuse alveolar damage (DAD) is a severe type of acute lung injury. It occurs when the tiny air sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, become severely damaged and inflamed. This damage prevents oxygen from moving normally from the lungs into the blood. DAD is closely associated with a condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). …
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What is organizing pneumonia? Organizing pneumonia is a type of acute lung injury. Organizing pneumonia often only affects parts of the lung while other parts remain normal and healthy. What are the symptoms of organizing pneumonia? Symptoms of organizing pneumonia can include dry cough, difficulty breathing, fever, and weight loss. What causes organizing pneumonia? Organizing …
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What are bile ducts? The bile ducts are a group of tubes that connect the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. They allow bile and other materials produced by the liver to travel into the intestine, where they help with digestion or are removed from the body as stool. The system of bile ducts is …
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What is the liver? The liver is an organ found in the right upper part of your abdominal cavity. It is responsible for removing toxins, processing medications, and producing substances such as bile that are essential for breaking down and using food. The liver contains multiple types of cells which make up its structure and …
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The uterus is a pear-shaped hollow organ found in the female pelvis between the rectum (the end of the large bowel) and the urinary bladder. The upper part (fundus) is attached to the fallopian tubes while the lower part is connected to the vagina through the uterine cervix. The walls of the uterus are made …
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What is the gallbladder? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ located below the liver, in the right, upper portion of the abdomen. Doctors often describe this area as the right, upper quadrant. What does the gallbladder do? The gallbladder is a hollow organ that stores bile, a specialized fluid made in the liver. Bile …
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CD30 is a protein found on the surface of certain cells in the immune system, particularly activated T cells and B cells. It plays a role in regulating cell growth and communication within the immune response. Why do pathologists test for CD30? Pathologists test for CD30 to help diagnose and classify specific types of lymphomas …
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CD68 is a protein normally found on the surface of macrophages, a type of immune cell, and cells related to macrophages. Macrophages help protect your body by engulfing and removing bacteria, damaged cells, and other particles. CD68 helps macrophages carry out their role in the immune response. Why do pathologists test for CD68? Pathologists test …
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CD5 is a protein normally found on the surface of specific immune cells, particularly certain types of lymphocytes (a kind of white blood cell). CD5 helps these immune cells communicate and interact within the immune system, especially in regulating immune responses and preventing autoimmune reactions. Why do pathologists test for CD5? Pathologists test for CD5 …
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