Category: Anatomy and Physiology

Blood and its composition

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...

Various endocrinal disorders

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...

Types of muscle fibres

  Points of difference   Unstriped muscles    Striped muscles    Cardiac muscles 1.      location In the walls of hollow internal organs, like stomach, intestine,...

Differences Between Arteries and Veins

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...