Collenchyma are the plant tissues made up of cells which are elongated and the cell wall is thickened at the corners. Which statement regarding Parenchymatous tissues is incorrect? Explanation: Parenchymatous tissues have intercellular spaces is a wrong statement. Parenchyma act as a packing tissue in plants hence they do notRead More →
There is clinical evidence of cranial nerve involvement in 18% of patients with leprosy. The fifth and seventh cranial nerves are the most affected. Out of 100 leprosy patients in a consecutive series 22 had cranial nerve involvement. What is neuritic leprosy? The original definition of pure neuritic leprosy asRead More →
Most thickeners are either starch- or gum-based. Starch particles expand by capturing the fluid, which means they keep absorbing more liquid and get thicker after they are prepared. As a result, they may be too thick 20 or more minutes after they are prepared. Why are thickened liquids easier toRead More →
Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Thickened liquids are often used in the management of dysphagia to improve bolus control and to help prevent aspiration. What is it called when you need thickened liquids? This is called dysphagia (dis-FAY-geh-ah). … If your child has dysphagia, you may needRead More →