Areas of the lungs outside the alveoli where gas exchange with the blood does not take place. During adulthood, explain why vital capacity changes with age. As one ages, the elastic fibers in the lung gradually decrease as well. elastance and greater compliance of the lungs.
Brain aneurysm: An mri/mra of the brain is an excellent screening test for the detection of even small (2-3 mm) brain aneurysms. Some neurosurgeons may recommend a ct angiogram of the brain or even a cerebral angiogram to be absolutely sure of the initial test results. Discuss the best option for you with a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon.
Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA) is a rare childhood brain tumor. In most cases, the tumor is a benign, slow growing tumor that usually does not spread to surrounding brain tissue.Symptoms of a JPA will vary depending upon the size and location of the tumor.PAs are the most common cerebellar tumor in children. Astrocytomas as a whole are the most common brain tumor of childhood accounting for more than half of all primary childhood tumors of the central nervous system. The incidence rate is estimated at 14 new cases per million in children younger than 15 years of age.