[Emily Arias-Perez]

Thanks for sharing

[Emily Arias-Perez]

I agree!

[Emily Arias-Perez]

I think the most common areas of medicine used by interpreters are
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Emergency care

I’ve been researching and reading ALOT. I’ve been taking NOTES on anything hard to remember. As I approach my career as a medical interpreter studying has helped me a lot, but I am still no expert. I don’t think anyone really is until our had real life encounters. Over the years of practicing interpreting will be less complicated my vocabulary will also be expanded.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

I agree

[Emily Arias-Perez]

I agree!

[Emily Arias-Perez]

An area of medicine that I find to be particularly interesting is Dermatology. I enjoy learning about new skin conditions and diseases. There are so many skin conditions that are being treated and discovered every day. Some rare ones too. Due to all the new and rare condition being discovered this may be challenging for someone to remember the terminology.

An area of medicine that I find to be particularly challenging is Cardiology. The terminology is very hard to learn for interpreters as the terms are long and complicated it’ll over all take some time to learn and remember.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

Alveoli are tiny, balloon-shaped air sacs located at the end of the bronchioles the branch-like tubes in the lungs. The alveoli move oxygen and carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules into and out of your bloodstream. Alveoli are the endpoint of the respiratory system. When you breathe, air moves through your respiratory system in the following order:
You inhale air into your mouth or nose.
The air travels down the trachea (windpipe).
The air travels through the airways (bronchi) into your lungs.
The air is directed through smaller and smaller passages (bronchioles).
The air moves through a tiny duct (alveolar duct) and finally enters an individual alveolus (the singular of alveoli).
At this point, the oxygen molecules move through a single layer of lung cells in the alveolus. From there, they travel through a single cell layer in a capillary to enter the bloodstream.
Alveoli are crucial for efficient gas exchange in the lungs, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to be expelled, which is vital for maintaining overall respiratory health. By ensuring the proper function of alveoli, we can support better respiratory function and overall well-being.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

Great explanation!

[Emily Arias-Perez]

very good details

[Emily Arias-Perez]

great explanation.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

Skin is the largest organ of the body made up of water, protein, fats and minerals. Your skin protects your body from germs and regulates body temperature. Nerves in the skin help you feel sensations like hot and cold. Your skin is part of your body’s outer coverings known as the integumentary system. You have three main layers of skin the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue).
– The epidermis is essential for protecting the body from external threats. Its continuous regeneration and immune capabilities further enhance its role in overall skin health. The main functions of epidermis are protection barrier, hydration, melanin production, regeneration, sensory function and immune response.
-Your dermis is the middle layer of skin in your body. It has many different purposes, including protecting your body from harm. These functions include supporting the epidermis, feeling different sensations, producing sweat, keeping the skin moist and producing hair.
– The hypodermis plays crucial roles in insulation, energy storage, protection, and connecting the skin to underlying structures. Its functions are vital for the body’s ability to adapt to environmental changes and maintain homeostasis.
The three layers of skin work together to protect the body, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information. Damage to any of these layers can lead to various skin issue.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

Great job at explaining the differences.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

I agree!

[Emily Arias-Perez]

The main difference between male and female reproductive system is that male reproductive system produces and delivers sperms to the female reproductive system whereas female reproductive system facilitates fertilization and develops the baby.
The male reproductive system primarily consists of external organs, including the penis, scrotum, and testes. Male reproductive system refers to the collection of male genital organs concerned with reproduction while female reproductive system refers to both internal and external structures of females which enable reproduction. Male urethra conducts both urine and semen while female urethra occurs separately from the vaginal opening.

The female reproductive system consists of both internal and external organs.
The internal organs include – ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix.
The external organs include – vulva and clitoris.

[Emily Arias-Perez]

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