red coloured fluid connective tissue. Alkaline and salty in taste (pH 7.35-7.45). 7-8% of body weight. Average volume is 5-6 litres in male and 4-5 litres in female. Slightly denser than water (1.043-1.060 gm/ml). 5 times more viscous than water. Red due to presence of haemoglobin. Temperature – 100.4°F. Made up of plasma (55%) and … Read more
S.N Cartilage S.N Bone 1. It is comparatively soft, elastic and flexible. 1. It is hard, rigid and inelastic. 2. It consists of cartilage cells called chondrocytes. 2. It consists of osteocytes. 3. The matrix does … Read more
Hormone Excess Defeciency Growth hormone or somatotrophin hormone (STH) Gigantism in children Acromegaly in adult. Dwarfism. Thyroid stimulating hormone/thyrotropin (TSH) Increases the activity of thyroid gland called hyperthyroidism. Decreases the activity of thyroid gland called hypothyroidism. Prolactin Infertility, galactorrhoea, amenorrhea and decreased libido in male. Hypoprolactinaemia. Vasopressin Increase the osmolarity of urine. Diabetes insipidus. Thyroid … Read more
Points of difference Unstriped muscles Striped muscles Cardiac muscles 1. location In the walls of hollow internal organs, like stomach, intestine, etc Attached to the skeleton In the walls of heart. 2. shape Elongated, spindle- shaped, tapering at both ends. Long, cylindrical, non tapering, unbranched Elongated, cylindrical and branched. 3. arrangement … Read more
S.N Arteries Veins 1. Carry blood away from the heart. Bring blood towards the heart 2. Wall is thick and strong. Wall is thin and weak. 3. Located deep in the body away from the skin except wrist, neck, etc. Located close to the skin i.e. superficially. 4. Narrow lumen. Wide lumen. 5. Internal valves … Read more