My liver panel is as follows: pt high 9.1(range 6.4-8.2), globulin high 4.9 (2.2-4.2), ag ratio low 0.9(1.0-2.5) and everything else is normal.
An intervertebral disc is made up of two parts: the annulus fibrosus and the nucleus pulposus.The annulus fibrosus is the outer layer of the disc that encompasses the gel-like nucleus pulposus inside the disc.Made of strong layers of collagen fibers woven together at varying angles, the annulus fibrosus gives structure to the disc and allows for even weight distribution of surrounding vertebrae.he annulus fibrosus is the outer layer of the disc that encompasses the gel-like nucleus pulposus inside the disc. Made of strong layers of collagen fibers woven together at varying angles, the annulus fibrosus gives structure to the disc and allows for even weight distribution of surrounding vertebrae.
The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae (bones) stacked on top of each other. Between each vertebra is a cushion-like piece of cartilage called an intervertebral disc.. Imagine the disc as a jelly donut: The outer portion of the donut is a rubbery substance (the annulus fibrosus or AF). A gelatin-like substance fills the hole in the donut (the nucleus pulposus or NP). In people younger than 30 years of age, the disc is soft, flexible, and absorbs shock extremely well. As individuals age, however, the disc can lose some flexibility. If stress is applied to the spine, the outer part of the disc (AF) can tear, and the gelatin-like core (NP) leaks through the tear.