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Does “count” mean “grams” in terms of blood protein?

Question by julesl68: Does “count” mean “grams” in terms of blood protein? So when the doctor says your protein count in the urine is “22″, is that 22 grams? “protein”, not white or red blood cells. Ah, Marie…thank you SO MUCH. That is exactly what I needed! Best answer: Answer by Cameron Byes Give your [...]

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How do they test blood to make sure there are no diseases before a blood transfusion?

What exactly do they do, to see if you have for eg. HIV before a blood transfusion?

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Why are Jamaicans always saying “Blood Clot”?

Question by Brian C: Why are Jamaicans always saying “Blood Clot”? Best answer: Answer by bumblebeeUnfortunately, it used to be a nickname for white people. Could mean anything now. Give your answer to this question below!

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How do you cure a blood blister on your lower lip? And how long does it take to cure?

I was picking up my puppy and she jumped right in my chin as I bent down to pick her up, then I bit down on my lower lip and a blood blister instantly appeared. So far I’ve been putting ice on it hoping it would go away. It is about the size of a [...]

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Why do white blood cells attack and eat germs? Is it because they feel hunger for these foreign organisms?

If that is the case, as is my theory, can their appetite be enhanced, making them more ravenous to destroy hostile and useless organisms, and can their appetite be spoilt, so making them lazy to defend our bodies? From what I was taught in school, the presumption seemed to be that the willingness of leucocytes [...]

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How do you get your WBC (White Blood Count) up while having chemo?

My grandmother has been battling throat cancer for over 2 years. She is on chemo right now and is now hospitalized because her white blood count is very low. How can she get her WBC up while still taking her chemo treatments?

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What is the maximum number of haemomoglobin molecules that could fit into one red blood cell?Assume that the?

What is the maximum number of haemoglobin molecules that could fit into one red blood cell?Assume that the haemoglobin molecules can stack together edge to edge, and ignore the effects of curvature at the surface of the cell?

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Can you get dry socket if the blood clot still remains?

I just got all 4 of my impacted wisdom teeth extracted yesterday afternoon. I bled a lot last night but softly bit down on two tea bags and it went away. The only problem I’m having today is the soreness in my jaws from them being open throughout the procedure. My question is can you [...]

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What are the nutrients delivered by the blood to the cell?

Question by ChristsCowgirl: What are the nutrients delivered by the blood to the cell? “What are the nutrients delivered by the blood to the cell?” If it seems like there’s a lot of these from me, I’m sorry Google can only do so much. Thanks! Best answer: Answer by Alone GuY- thrombin – prothrombin – [...]

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How to effectively reduce high blood pressure?

Please how can I effectively reduce high blood pressure within the next couple of weeks. My current BP is 140/90 and need to get it within the normal range in the next 5 weeks. I have started exercising vigourously( tae bo in the morning, brisk walking in the evening), eating right, started HCTZ medication. What [...]

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