Hypothyroidism is treated by giving the patient sufficient thyroxine (thyroid hormone), the most commonly prescribed in Canada being Synthroid and Eltroxin. The average daily dose is 0.125 milligrams (125 micrograms); it is rare to require more than 0.2 milligrams (mg).
The blood consists of a suspension of special cells in a liquid called plasma. In an adult man, the blood is about 1/12th of the body weight and this corresponds to 5-6 litres. Blood consists of 55 % plasma, and 45 % by cells called formed elements. The blood performs a lot of important functions. By means of the hemoglobin contained in the erythrocytes, it carries oxygen to the tissues and collects the carbon dioxide (CO2).
After leaving the Bowmanâs capsule the filtrate goes into the renal tubules where 99% of water, all of glucose and amino acids, most of the Na and Cl ions are reabsorbed back into the blood. As the fluid passes further, more constituents are reabsorbed and finally, urine is formed which is excreted from the body.fter leaving the Bowmanâs capsule the filtrate goes into the renal tubules where 99% of water, all of glucose and amino acids, most of the Na and Cl ions are reabsorbed back into the blood. As the fluid passes further, more constituents are reabsorbed and finally, urine is formed which is excreted from the body.