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Body Fluids, Composition and Function of Blood. Body Fluids Body Fluids are dilute, watery solutions, containing dissolved chemicals found inside cells and surrounding them. Body fluid is present in 2 compartments in the body Inside the cell  Outside the cell  Types of Body Fluids: The fluid within cells is intracellular fluid (ICF) or cytosol.  The fluid outside the body cells is extracellular fluid (ECF).  ECF are present in the narrow space between the cells is called as interstitial fluid. ECF present in-- Blood vessels are called - Blood Plasma Lymphatic vessels - Lymph Brain and spinal cord - Cerebrospinal fluid Ears - Endolymph and perilymph Eyes - Aqueous humor There are two general barriers which separate the Intracellular fluid(ICF), Interstitial fluid, and blood plasma Plasma membrane: It is the barrier of cells which separate the intracellular fluid and the surrounding interstitial fluid. Blood vessels wall: It separates the interstitial fluid and the blood plasma or blood.

PRINCIPLES OF CANCER  Signs and symptoms, Types and Causes     Cancer is a genetic disorder that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, and undergo metastasizing which is a major cause of death from cancer.      Signs and symptoms    Fatigue Area of thickening that can be felt under the skin  Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain  Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening, or redness of the skin  Changes in bowel or bladder habits Persistent cough or trouble breathing Difficulty swallowing Hoarseness Persistent indigestion or discomfort after eating  Persistent, unexplained muscle or joint pain  Persistent, unexplained fevers or night sweats  Unexplained bleeding or bruising      Types     1.  Carcinoma Cancer that starts in the skin or the tissues that line other organs     2.  Sarcoma Cancer of connective tissues such as bones, muscles, cartilage, and blood vessels.     3.  Lymphoma and myeloma  Cancers of th

 The Hospital and its Organization Definition of Hospital The Hospital is a complex organization and an institute which provides health to people through complicated but specialized scientific equipment, and a team of trained staff educated in the problems of modern medical science. They are all co-ordinated together for the common goal of restoring and maintaining the good health of the people who go there for relief from pain, suffering, and diseases.  Classification of Hospitals --Clinical and Non-Clinical --Primary, secondary and Tertiary Hospital Classification (Primary, secondary and Tertiary)     1. Primary Hospital Primary hospital typically is a hospital that less than 100 beds. They are providing preventive care, minimal health care and rehabilitation. They are a basic level of contact between individuals and families with healthy system. they include general practitioners, familily physician and physiotherapist, providing immunization maternal and child health services, cura