Differences between neurotransmitters and neuromodulators
S.N Neurotransmitters S.N Neuromodulators 1. Available in axon terminals. 1. Available in all parts of the body. 2. Are generally packed in small synaptic vesicles....
Differences between Apocrine and Eccrine sweat glands
S.N Apocrine glands S.N Eccrine glands 1. Present in only limited...
Functions of Thyroid Hormones
An endocrine gland which is bi-lobed, butterfly shaped or shield shaped. This gland secretes different hormones and these hormones have various functions. They increase basal...
Renal Failure: Introduction and Types
Renal failure is the failure of the kidney related to excretory functions. It is generally understood as decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) for which...
Mononuclear Phagocyte System
There are a series of cells that are distributed throughout the body that have shared the property of being able to phagocytose unwanted matter entering...
Water Intoxication (Over-hydration): Introduction, Causes and Signs
It is the condition in which there is great increase in the water content of the body. It is also known by different names like...
Dehydration: Introduction, Classification and Causes
If a body loss an excessive amount of water than it requires for normal functioning, the condition is called dehydration. Minimum daily requirement of water...
Cytoskeleton and Its Components
The cellular organelle present throughout the cytoplasm is called cytoskeleton. The shape of the cell is determined by it and also gives support to the...
Neuroglia: Introduction, Classification and Functions
The supporting cells of the nervous system that are non-excitable are called neuroglia or simply glia (glia=glue). They do not transmit nerve impulse (action potential)...
Platelets: Structure, Composition and Functions
Platelets also called thrombocytes are the formed elements of blood. They are small, non-nucleated colorless and moderately refractive bodies. They are considered to be the...