Differences between Action potential and Graded potential
S.N Action potential S.N Graded potential 1. It is the electrical potential change that...
Functions of Saliva
Saliva is a secretion of salivary glands. Contains maximum water content (99.5%) and 0.5% solids. Includes solid content like organic, inorganic and gases also. Various...
Gastrointestinal Hormones
Name of Hormones Source of secretion Functions (Actions) 1. Gastrin G-cells in stomach TG cells in GI tract Islets...
Differences between liver bile and gallbladder bile
S.N Liver Bile S.N Gallbladder bile 1. pH of liver bile is 8-8.6. 1. pH of gallbladder is 7-7.6. 2. Specific gravity of this bile...
Vomiting: Causes and Mechanism
Also called emesis. Abnormal emptying of stomach and upper part of intestine. Occurs through esophagus and mouth. Causes Irritating contents in gastrointestinal tract. Pharynx stimulation mechanically....
Thyroid gland: Histology and Hormones
An endocrine gland situated at the root of the neck, one on either side of the trachea. Bi-lobed, connected to each other by an isthmus....
Differences between red and pale muscles
S.N Red (slow) muscle S.N Pale (fast) muscle 1. More number of type I fibers. 1. More numbers of type II fibers. 2. It is...
Nephron: Introduction and Structure
The structural and functional unit of kidney is called nephron. There are millions of nephrons (1-1.3 million) in each kidney. The count of nephron decreases...
Development of the Ear
There are three morphological divisions of the ear. They are: the external, middle and internal ear. These all divisions have a separate origin. Internal ear...
Skin: Structure and functions
Skin is the largest of all the organ of our body that is not uniformly thick. It is thick at some places and at some...