The female reproductive system is made up of internal and external organs that function to produce haploid gametes called eggs (or oocytes), secrete sex hormones (such as estrogen), and carry and give birth to a fetus. As shown in Figure 11.6.2 11.6. 2, the internal reproductive organs include the vagina, uterus, Fallopian (uterine) tubes, and ...
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The mucus can cause blockages, infections, and damage to affected organs, like the lungs, as people age. Doctors test for cystic fibrosis (CF) in newborns, and 75% of people who have it are ...
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Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic (inherited) disease that causes sticky, thick mucus to build up in organs, including the lungs and the pancreas. In people who have CF, thick mucus clogs the airways and makes it difficult to breathe. Management includes ways of clearing lungs and a nutrition plan.
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Key points about snot and sputum. Snot is mucus from your nose and sputum is mucus from your airways. Mucus production is normal. Without it, your nose and airways become dry and don''t work …
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Too much mucus may be the result of a chronic respiratory condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an acute infection like bacterial pneumonia, or a lung disease like cystic fibrosis. While mucus can be beneficial to the body, producing too much mucus can cause breathing difficulties and an increased risk of secondary ...
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The first are respiratory symptoms. Thick, sticky mucus can clog the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. This can trigger a persistent cough that produces thick mucus, wheezing, exercise intolerance, repeated lung infections, and inflamed nasal passages or a stuffy nose or recurrent sinusitis. The second type of …
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The most common colors of phlegm are clear, yellow, and green. Other colors — such as white, black, red, or pink — are also possible. Color. Possible cause. Conditions. Clear. Your body is protecting itself from inflammation or allergies. allergic rhinitis, asthma. Yellow or green.
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Mucus is a protective substance that''s excreted from multiple areas of the body, such as the mouth, sinuses, throat, lungs, stomach, and intestines ( Figure 1 ). Mucus itself consists of multiple constituents, but its major component is a substance called mucin. The mucins in mucus can work as a selective barrier, lubricant, or viscous ...
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Most of the mucus that people sneeze out comes from the mucosal glands lining the nasal passages, Lebowitz said. People often think it''s also coming from their sinuses, but in fact only a very ...
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Compare and contrast the functions of upper respiratory tract with the lower respiratory tract. The major organs of the respiratory system function primarily to provide oxygen to body …
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Figure 1. The major respiratory structures span the nasal cavity to the diaphragm. Functionally, the respiratory system can be divided into a conducting zone and a respiratory zone. The conducting zone of the respiratory system includes the organs and structures not directly involved in gas exchange.
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3. phlegm and 4. retained fluid. ... 1. store essence 2. dominate reproduction & development 3. dominate water metabolism ... 2. to discharge from the body the turbid fluid produced by all the Zang-Fu organs after metabolism. With respect to Kidney, what does Receiving Qi mean?
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Cough in Adults. Cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs. It is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor. The function of a cough is to clear material from the airways and to protect the lungs from particles that have been inhaled. People may cough on purpose (voluntarily) or spontaneously (involuntarily).
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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, phlegm is broadly categorized into 2 groups, namely the broadly defined phlegm and the narrowly defined phlegm. The …
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The function of the male reproductive system (Figure 23.2.1 23.2. 1) is to produce sperm and transfer them to the female reproductive tract. The paired testes are a crucial component in this process, as they produce both sperm and androgens, the hormones that support male reproductive physiology.
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Functions. In the small and large intestines, goblet cells are dispersed between enterocytes.Their main function here is to produce mucus which protects and lubricates the surface of the intestines. In the respiratory tract, besides protecting the epithelial surface, mucus traps harming particles inhaled with air to protect the airway.. …
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The sound of a cough, believe it or not, is caused by the fast-moving air rushing past the vocal chords. Aside from making the well known "coughing" sound, the fast-moving air also dislodges whatever irritant or obstruction caused the cough reflex. When breathing is restored to normal levels, and all the irritants are expelled, the coughing ...
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Phlegm is the pathological product produced by hindrance to the water metabolism. It is also called "substantial fire" when it arises from heat damaging the yin of the Lung, which thickens into pathological phlegm. Phlegm is essentially a yin type pathogen with a
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Respiratory infections like colds, the flu, and sinusitis are common causes of increased mucus production and coughing up mucus. Allergic reactions are another reason that mucus production can increase. Even the consumption of spicy foods can spark excess mucus production in the nasal passages. When you are sick from a respiratory infection ...
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The mucus clearance system is the dominant mechanical host defense system of the human lung. Mucus is cleared from the lung by cilia and airflow, including both two-phase …
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The immune system may be viewed as an organ that is distributed throughout the body to provide host defense against pathogens wherever these may enter or spread. Within the immune system, a series of …
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The gastrointestinal tract is an amazing organ: it can digest food but does not digest itself; it harbours more bacteria than there are cells in the human body, yet does not allow the …
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Huff Coughing. How to use huff coughing to clear mucus in the lungs: Take a deep, slow breath to fully expand your lungs. Tense your stomach muscles. Exhale three times very quickly and make a "ha" sound with each breath. Repeat this step, keeping your core firm, until you feel the mucus in your lungs breaking up.
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Allergies. Asthma. GERD (chronic acid reflux). Lung diseases, such as COPD. Certain environmental and lifestyle factors can contribute to coughing up phlegm, too, including: Smoking. Drinking …
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Snot is produced by glands in your nose and throat. It helps to hydrate your sinuses and trap dust and pathogens, preventing them from entering your body. Snot, or nasal mucus, is a helpful bodily ...
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There are a number of health conditions that can trigger excess mucus production, such as: acid reflux. allergies. asthma. infections, such as the common cold. lung diseases, such as chronic ...
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Basic concept of phlegm. Phlegm is the pathological product produced by hindrance to the water metabolism. It is also called "substantial fire" when it arises from heat damaging the yin of the Lung, which thickens into pathological phlegm. Phlegm is essentially a yin type pathogen with a cloying nature. Phlegm formation.
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The respiratory system is the organs and other parts of your body involved in breathing, when you exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. All the cells in your body need oxygen to work. As they take ...
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In the small and large intestines, goblet cells are dispersed between enterocytes. Their main function here is to produce mucus which protects and lubricates the surface of the intestines. In the …
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You can ingest a meal far more quickly than it can be digested and absorbed by the small intestine. Thus, the stomach holds food and parses only small amounts into the small intestine at a time. Foods are not processed in the order they are eaten; rather, they are mixed together with digestive juices in the stomach until they are converted into chyme, …
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PHLEGM-HEAT IN THE LUNGS. Clinical manifestations. Barking cough with profuse sticky-yellow or green sputum, shortness of breath, wheezing, a feeling of oppression of the chest, a feeling of heat, thirst, insomnia, agitation. Tongue: …
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Phlegm is a form of respiratory mucus produced by the lungs. The airways between the larynx and the respiratory bronchioles are lined by columnar epithelium over …
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Summary. Mucus consists mainly of water and a gel-forming molecule called mucin. It also contains antimicrobials and other molecules. The body uses mucus …
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Hormones secreted by several endocrine glands, as well as endocrine cells of the pancreas, the stomach, and the small intestine, contribute to the control of digestion and nutrient metabolism. In turn, the digestive system provides the nutrients to fuel endocrine function. Table 23.1.1 23.1. 1 gives a quick glimpse at how these other systems ...
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Immunity. natural immunity. it is possible for a person who is experiencing no symptoms of AIDS to carry and transmit HIV to others. true. it is not uncommon for a person who contracts HIV to live without serious symptoms for as long as 10 years. true. the function of the thymus is to produce lymph fluid. false.
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