Human Brain: Structure and Functions of different parts
Anatomy of Human brain: Human brain weighs about 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lbs) and is larger in relation to body size. It is the most complex […]
Anatomy and Physiology
Digestive glands in Human digestive system, their secretions and functions
Structure and Functions of Human Digestive glands: The glands that secrete digestive juices for the digestion of food are termed digestive glands. Besides the number […]
Lymph and Lymphatic system: functions and role in immunity
Lymphatic system: The lymphatic system is a part of the circulatory system, comprising a network of conducts called lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid […]
Cardiac cycle and heart sound
Cardiac cycle The sequence of events related to the flow of blood or blood pressure that occurs from the beginning of one heartbeat to the […]
Blood clotting: factors, mechanism and inhibitors
Hemostasis mechanism of preventing blood loss One drawback of a circulatory system such as ours, in which the liquid blood is under high pressure, is […]
Hormones- Properties, functions and classification
Hormones: Hormones are the chemical messenger produced in small amount by endocrine glands, secreted into blood stream to control metabolism and biological activities in target […]
Electrocardiogram (ECG): working principle, normal ECG wave, application of ECG
Electrocardiogram (ECG): working principle, normal ECG wave, application of ECG Electrocardiogram refers to the recording of electrical changes that occurs in heart during a cardiac […]
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): principle, method, procedure and clinical application
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): principle, method, procedure and clinical application Principle of ESR: When an anticoagulant is added to the blood and this well mixed […]
Difference between Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus
Difference between Diabetes mellitus and Diabetes insipidus Point of distinction Diabetes mellitus Diabetes insipidus Characteristics Hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), glycosuria(glucose in urine), polyuria (excessive […]
Disorders/diseases caused by deficiency or over secretion of various hormones
Disorders/diseases caused by deficiency or over secretion of various hormones Hormones Causes disorder/disease Symptoms Growth hormone (hormone of anterior […]