Question 1

how to protect eyesight?

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Yearly exams: A yearly exam will help in maintaining healthy eyes. Your ophthalmologist determines the presription for good vision and tell you what needs to be done to keep eyes healthy. Generally good nutrition and protecting eyes against uv light and trauma are a start to healthy eyes.

Question 2

what's protective myelin?

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Myelin Sheath: Myelin is the protective material that covers the axon of a neuron . The myelin forms a sheath which provides electrical insulation around the axon.

Question 3

what is protective pylorospasm?

Accepted Answer

Pyloroplasty emptys: The pylorus is the valve connecting the end of the stomach and the first portion of the duoduenum.. It functions to prevent reflux retrograde from small bowel up into stomach.  The sphincter is controlled by vagus nerve so that any proceure where nerve is compromised causes persistent  spasm and failure to empty stomach.  A partial incision  into  pylorus opens it to allow proper stomach emptying,

Question 4

4 ways the body protects itself from invading germs?

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Several: The skin provides a major defense,  the Kidneys can filter out toxic substances, the lungs can filter the air we breath, but by far the Immune system is our major defense against germs.  See the following link for some info:

http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/infections/biology-of-infectious-disease/defenses-against-infection

Question 5

should airlines be giving masks to all passengers to protect them on airplanes?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: It is advisable that airlines give passengers face masks to wear to help protect passengers from Coronavirus while flying. Hand sanitizer wipes should also be made available. I wish you well with your health!

Question 6

should i be worried if i had protected sex?

Accepted Answer

: Risk avoidance is always the best but at least you used protection so the risk is low so you should not worry too much.

Question 7

how can i protect from diabetes?

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Helpful things: Keep your weight in the normal range.  Exercise regularly.  Maintain a diet rich in vegetables, high in fiber and low in fat.  I am guessing diabetes is in your family so look at the habits of those who developed it and try and determine what pattern is a problem in your family.

Question 8

how does a nuvaring protect you?

Accepted Answer

It is hormones: The ring releases hormones that get absorbed through the vagina into your circulation. It works similar to birth control pills to prevent ovulation so you will should not get pregnant if used correctly.

Question 9

influenza  symptoms&its protection

Accepted Answer

Fast and can be bad: Fever, chills, achiness, cough, congestion, headache, sorethroat starting  about 18-72 hours after exposure and u become contagious starting just around onset of symptoms or a bit before and continue for about 5-10 days. Young children may shed for longer period of time. With appropriate treatment/med, shedding should stop in about 72 hours. Prevention is key--vaccination & handwashing..
Good luck.

Question 10

how do i protect my 2-year-old from falls?

Accepted Answer

Supervise: Teach your child not to climb on furniture or cabinets. Do not place furniture (on which children may climb) near windows or on balconies. Install window guards on windows above the first floor (unless this is against your local fire codes.) use stair gates or lock doors to dangerous areas like the basement.

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