Yersinia pestis: Introduction and morphology
Introduction Formerly known as Pasteurella pestis. Falls in family enterobacteriaceae. Discovered in Honkong in 1894 AD by Yersin and Kitasato. Important medical species are Y.pestis,...
Differences between Anthrax bacilli and Anthracoid bacilli
S.N Anthrax Bacilli S.N Anthracoid Bacilli 1. All are non-motile. 1. Generally, are motile. 2. Presence of capsule. 2. Absence of capsule. 3. Growth occurs...
Differences Between Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Viridans Streptococci
S.N Streptococcus pneumoniae S.N Viridans streptococci 1. Are capsulated. 1. Are non-capsulated. 2. Shape is lanceolate or flame shaped. 2. Shape is oval...
Differences between Flagella and Pili
S.N Flagella S.N Pili 1. These are helical structures but are not straight. 1. These are non-helical structures but are straight. 2. These are long...
Differences between pili and fimbriae
S.N Pili S.N Fimbriae 1....
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...
Functions of Pancreatic Juice
A digestive juice secreted by pancreas and is the exocrine function of it. Endocrine function is related with secretion of hormones. Has neutralizing action on...