Discover the Healing Powers of Leech Therapy
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Which of the following best describes the role of medical leech saliva in treating venous congestion in reconstructive and plastic surgery?

  • It acts as an analgesic to relieve pain
  • It promotes blood coagulation to prevent bleeding
  • It enhances microcirculation to improve blood flow (correct)
  • It detoxifies the body by removing toxins

    • What is the main function of the proteins in medical leech saliva extraction (LSE)?

  • To restore vascular permeability of organs and tissues (correct)
  • To detoxify the organism by antioxidant paths
  • To cause microcirculation disorders
  • To decrease blood pressure

    • Which of the following diseases can medical leech therapy potentially treat?

  • Hypertension
  • Arthritis (correct)
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes

    • What is the role of medical leech saliva in pain management?

    <p>It acts as an analgesic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does medical leech therapy potentially benefit cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>By reducing vascular permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of medical leech therapy?

    <p>Causing microcirculation disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the proteins in medical leech saliva extraction (LSE)?

    <p>Anticoagulant effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT mentioned as a potential target for medical leech therapy?

    <p>Osteoarthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of medical leech saliva in cancer complications?

    <p>Reducing pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential effect of medical leech therapy on cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Treating hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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