They grow, divide and die. Cancer cells, on the other hand, don't follow this cycle. Instead of dying, they multiply and continue to reproduce other abnormal cells.
Answer: A surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid is known as abdominocentesis
Explanation: Abdominocentesis is a surgical procedure carried out by a train health personnel. It involves puncturing of the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen to access fluid which is drained and used for further diagnosis. Usually the fluid is drained by gravity, a syringe or by connection to a vacuum bottle. The procedure is carried out to:
- relieve abdominal pressure from ascites.
-to diagnose bacterial peritonitis.
-to diagnose blood in peritoneal space in trauma cases.
Answer:
Altered states of consciousness
Explanation:
In health and medicine, an altered state of consciousness is defined as any state of awareness that significantly differs from a regular waking awareness state (without actually being unconscious). In other words it refers to a significant deviation from a regular waking awareness state.
When someone has a stroke or any other form of brain damage, they experience low levels of awareness that significantly differ from the regular waking awareness state, therefore, this would be an example of altered states of consciousness.
Answer:
Superior Vena Cava -> Right Atrium -> Right Ventricle -> Pulmonary Artery -> Lungs -> Left Atrium -> Left Ventricle -> Aorta -> Rest of Body