Bio Medical Waste Management
INTRODUCTION Any type of waste that is generated or produced at the time of performing research, giving healthcare and undertaking investigations or related procedures on...
Differences between action potential and graded potential
S.N Action potential S.N Graded potential 1. It is the electrical potential change that occurs when impulse transmits along the membrane of the nerve or...
Cough, sneezing and swallowing reflexes
Introduction These are collectively called respiratory protective reflexes. Protects lungs and air passage from foreign particles. These reflexes modify respiratory process so that elimination of foreign...
Non-respiratory functions of respiratory tract
Various non-respiratory functions are also shown by respiratory tract. Not only gaseous exchange that is the primary function of it. Lungs show defense barrier and...
Heart Failure: Introduction and Types
Also called cardiac failure. A condition where heart fails to supply sufficient amount of blood. This condition of insufficient blood supply occurs in all parts...
Neurotransmitters and Their Types
A chemical substance present in neuron. Transmits nerve impulse from one to another neuron. Thus also called a mediator for impulse transmission. Transmission occurs through...
Differences between Insulin and Glucagon
S.N Insulin S.N Glucagon 1. Secreted by red color β-cells of islets of Langerhans. 1. Secreted by green color α-cells of islets of Langerhans. 2....
Anticoagulants and Its Types
Anti-coagulants: Those substances that do not allow blood to coagulate by preventing or postponing it. Taken as medicines, given to the people who have high...
Edema and Its Types
Swelling in the tissues caused by excessive accumulation of fluid. Can be generalized and local. In generalized edema, entire body is involved. Local edema occurs...
Intraocular Fluid
Fluid present in eyeball. Responsible to maintain eyeball shape. Two types: a) Aqueous humor and b) Vitreous humor Aqueous Humor Fluid thin in nature present...