by MH Team | Oct 25, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Neonatal jaundice (high bilirubin levels in newborns) is a common condition in newborns characterized by the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an elevated level of bilirubin in the blood. It is typically caused by the baby’s immature liver or...
by MH Team | Oct 14, 2024 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It occurs when there is an excessive buildup of bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia), a yellow pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells, in the...
by MH Team | Oct 7, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR A macrophage is a specialized white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system. They are known as “garbage collectors” because they engulf and digest foreign particles, such as bacteria, viruses, and cellular debris. Key functions of...
by MH Team | Sep 29, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Granulocytes: Basophils are a type of granulocyte, a group of white blood cells characterized by their large granules. Function ▾: Allergic reactions: They play a crucial role in allergic reactions (type I hypersensitivity) by releasing histamine and other...
by MH Team | Sep 24, 2024 | White Blood Cells
TL;DR Eosinophils are white blood cells that play a crucial role in the immune system. They are characterized by their distinctive bilobed nucleus and large, eosinophilic granules. Functions ▾ Combating parasitic infections: Eosinophils release toxic substances that...
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